Category Archives: Fruit

Indian-style stove-top chicken with dried fruit

By Cat, Jan 2018 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Living here in NW Montana, there are not many opportunities to enjoy East-Indian cuisine. I learned to love this food when I lived in Portland, Oregon – especially naan bread and … Continue reading

Posted in Dairy, Dried fruit, Fat or oil, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Nuts and seeds, Poultry, Spices, Stove top | Leave a comment

Keto Cacao/Chocolate Truffles

By Cat, Feb 2018 (photo, right, cropped from Kettle & Fire (2)) I’ve been following a ketogenic eating program for over 3 years and am always on the lookout for a healthful high-fat, low carb treat. More well-known as Keto … Continue reading

Posted in Alcohol, Blended, Chocolate, Cocoa, Fat or oil, Nut Butter, Nuts and seeds, Tropical fruit | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lacto-Fermented Orange or other Citrus

by Cat, Nov-Dec 2017 (All photos by Cat) Fermentation is an ancient process that goes back to early Biblical times. It preserves and augments the nutritional elements of the preserved food. Quality fermented foods are the best probiotics we can … Continue reading

Posted in Citrus, Fermented, Health, Salt, Spices, Sweetener | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Festive ‘Eggnog’ or Pumpkin Spice Smoothies/Shakes

By Cat, Dec 2017 (Image, right, from Wikimedia Commons; image below from Wikimedia Commons) I’ve adapted these morning smoothie-like drinks from ones by Dr. Alan Christianson, a naturopathic physician who did the online Adrenal Reset Summit. Much simpler than my … Continue reading

Posted in Apple, Pear, Blended, Dairy, Eggs, Fat or oil, Flavoring, Nut Milk, Nuts and seeds, Spices, squash, Starch, Sweetener, Tropical fruit | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Alcohol-free Holiday Eggnog

By Cat, Dec 2017 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’ve not yet tried this recipe. I’ve always loved a good eggnog, flavored with rum or brandy. But this recipe is flavored with dates, nuts and spices for an alcohol-free beverage. … Continue reading

Posted in Blended, coddled, Dairy, Dried fruit, Eggs, Fat or oil, Nuts and seeds, Sweetener | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon Salad

By Cat, Nov 27, 2017 (Photo, right from Wikimedia Commons) As each summer approaches, I can hardly wait for the wild salmon from the Bristol Bay fishery, as it is the best I’ve found. I eat wild-caught salmon at least … Continue reading

Posted in Apple, Pear, Baked, Berries, Dairy, Fat or oil, Fish, Leafy Veggie, Nuts and seeds, Raw, Seared | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Mediterranean-Style Harissa-Spiced Cod with Polenta, with Fennel-Orange Salad

by Cat, October 2017 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) As a person of Scandinavian descent, I love cod (and lutefisk made from cod). My usual way to prepare this fish is to bake it with butter, dill, salt and pepper … Continue reading

Posted in Baked, Blended, Citrus, Fat or oil, Fish, Grain, Herbs, Juiced, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Spices, Vine veggies | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Apple, Fennel (Bulb) and Walnut Salad, with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

By Cat, Aug 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) We’re getting into apple season (late August-September here in NW Montana), and one of my fav ways to use fresh apples is in a salad. I grew up on Waldorf Salad, … Continue reading

Posted in Apple, Pear, Fat or oil, Leafy Veggie, Nuts and seeds, Raw, Soaked, Spices, Vinegar | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Alternatives to my Morning Smoothie recipe

By Cat, Aug 3, 2017 For the last 15 years or so, I have made a fruity milk and yogurt smoothie for my breakfast meal. It started out as just a few ingredients (fresh fruit, raw milk, homemade yogurt and … Continue reading

Posted in Dairy, Tropical fruit | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Blueberry-Pecan Bread

By Cat, Aug 2, 2017  (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons, and below from  Wikimedia Commons) We have a local blueberry orchard (Yellow Bay Gardens) in our small community that produces wonderfully flavored berries, so I’m always looking for ways to … Continue reading

Posted in Baked, Berries, Dairy, Eggs, Fat or oil, Grain, Leavening, Nuts and seeds, Soaked, Sweetener | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment