Category Archives: Bread

Kvass (Fermented Beverage)

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Aug 2007 (photo & bread, right, by Cat) See also: 1. Beet Kvass; 2. Rejuvelac; 3. Cabbage Juice Tonic The national beverage of Russia is traditionally made from fermented cereal grains (as wheat, barley, oats, millet, etc. sourdough bread) and sweetened … Continue reading →

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Eggplant Parmigiana

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, July 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) In the 1970s, I was learning to cook dishes from other cultures, and was primarily a vegetarian. So when I saw a recipe for Eggplant Parmigiana in my new cookbook, The Vegetarian Epicure by Anna … Continue reading →

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Sautéed Chicken Cutlets with Olives, Capers & Roasted Lemons

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2007 (Photo, right from Wikimedia Commons) I’ve always been a soft touch for Piccata, traditionally made with veal cutlets and flavored with lemon, white wine and capers. I don’t eat much veal because commercial veal is a form of animal … Continue reading →

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Cat’s Christmas Menu and Preparation Schedule

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Christmas 2008 (image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Because my parents were Scandinavian (Danish Mom, Norwegian Dad), we always celebrated Christmas on Christmas Eve.  The day before, Mom cooked and mashed potatoes for the lefse, and made her Aeblekage (Apple … Continue reading →

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