Category Archives: Preparation

Caesar Dressing with Commercial Avo-Mayo

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Cat

By Catherine Haug, July 6, 2018 (source of image, right, has been lost) I have long avoided commercial mayo because they use soy, corn and/or canola oil, none of which a healthy (the high-pressure process to separate the oil from … Continue reading →

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Detox soup from Thanksgiving leftovers

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, June 14, 2018 (Photo, right, from Wikipedia, but I’ve lost the link) I’ve been following online health docu-series that feature Functional Medicine practitioners; one of the things that is consistent in all these series is the importance of … Continue reading →

Posted in Fat or oil, Health, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Medicinal, olive oil, Onion family, Poultry, Root Veggie, Sauteed, Simmered, Spices, Stock, broth | Leave a comment

Ginger Expectorant, Cough Syrup, Decongestant Recipes

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, June 3, 2018 (Image, right, from Lisa’s Project Blog (2)) Expectorants and decongestants help us get rid of respiratory debris from the action of our immune system against seasonal allergies, colds and flu viruses, etc.; they aid in clearance … Continue reading →

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Clove Bud Oil Expectorant

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, June 2, 2018 (Image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Expectorants help us get rid of respiratory debris from the action of our immune system against seasonal allergies, colds and flu viruses, etc.; they aid in clearance of mucus from the … Continue reading →

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Nettle Tea

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, June 2, 2018 (image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) If you are familiar with nettles, you will know that their leaves can really give you a sore sting. But there are ways to gather and prepare them to avoid … Continue reading →

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Butternut Squash Risotto with Cauliflower Rice

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, May 20, 2018 (Cauliflower  and Butternut Squash images right & below, respectively, are from Wikimedia Commons) Many people these days are discovering they have a sensitivity to gluten or grains in general, but love the food made with … Continue reading →

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Beef Top Round Roast – Medium or Medium-Rare

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, May 2018 (image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Now that warm weather is back, I’ve been craving beef roast like my Dad used to make; not the fork-tender, well-done 5-hour slow roast that I’ve been making all winter.  I … Continue reading →

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Banana Tea for Sleeplessness

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, May 8, 2018 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love bananas, and use them in my smoothie every morning. I’ve always wondered if there were something I could do with the peel besides adding it to my compost … Continue reading →

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Asparagus Fontina/Gruyere Tart

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, April 4, 2018 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I found this recipe in our Daily Inter Lake newspaper, where a photo of the tart (2) really set my mouth to watering. The recipe is originally adapted by Susan … Continue reading →

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Spiced Banana Bread with Coconut Flour, Gluten-free

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, March 29. 2018 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love banana bread and don’t have a problem with gluten, but this recipe sounds so good with nutmeg and cardamom spices, I decided I would give it a try … Continue reading →

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