Category Archives: Root Veggie

Healing power of horseradish, and two tonics

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, April 11, 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) One of my fondest memories of my Dad is how excited he got when one of the local farmers brought him a bunch of horseradish (after he retired and gardened … Continue reading →

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Anti-Cancer Juices (as for a fast)

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, February 18, 2017  (Image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’m watching Chris Wark’s Square One: Healing Cancer Coaching Program, a series of online videos (1). In episodes 3 and 4, he talks about the anti-cancer diet, and provides recipes … Continue reading →

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Apple and Beetroot Relish (Lacto-Fermented)

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 17, 2017; updated May 4, 2017 (Photos, right and below, from Wikimeida Commons) I LOVE apples and beets, so when I saw this recipe, I just had to give it a try, especially because it is fermented – … Continue reading →

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Immune-boosting homemade chai

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, November 2016 (image, right, from Lisa’s Project Vegan blog (3) For a caffeinated beverage, I far prefer a good espresso or latte to chai, mainly because I’m not much of a black tea drinker. But when it comes … Continue reading →

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Steam-Roasting Veggies (About)

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, Oct 2016 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I recently learned about this healthful method of cooking veggies from Fine Cooking’s newsletter (1). I usually braise most veggies on stove-top, as this is perhaps the most healthful method for cooking leafy … Continue reading →

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What to do with beets, a nutrition powerhouse

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Cat

by Cat, April 20, 2013 (beetroot photo from Wikimedia commons) This article was originally published on The EssentiaList, the website of our local sustainability group (Essential Stuff Project, or ESP) for which I am the editor. At our April Gathering last Wednesday, … Continue reading →

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Raw Veggie Juices for Juice Fast

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, Sept 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikipedia) NOTE: these juices can be consumed anytime, not just during a fast. Dr. Mercola (3) recommends a veg-juice each morning. I’ve been doing a veggie-juice fast at the Wellness Education Center in … Continue reading →

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Elderberry Syrup for Colds and Flu

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, September 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) When I was growing up in 1950s Bigfork, Montana, an elderly neighboring couple planted elderberry bushes along the road near their property. I loved the way they looked, and especially the … Continue reading →

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Roasted Five-Spice Chicken Pieces

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Cat

by Cat, August 23, 2016 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I found this recipe in a Sunset Magazine while I was waiting to see my naturopath. The combination sounds delicious for a fall dinner with leftovers. Plus it is fairly … Continue reading →

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Nettle Soup (Stinging Nettles)

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, May 15, 2016 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’m just discovering nettles after a friend left me a large bag of the leaves after she went wild-crafting, and also reading about nettles from Learning Herbs (1). I’ve known for … Continue reading →

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