Tag Archives: coconut

Sugar Plums (Dried Fruit, Nuts and Spices Treat)

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, December, 2013 See also: 1. Ancient Medicine through Food I recently signed up for a newsletter about using herbs and spices in cooking to boost and maintain health. Herbs are not only food but also natural medicine. One newsletter … Continue reading →

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Carrot Cake

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Carrot Cake, with Walnuts & Pineapple; 2. Carrot Cake, with Raisins, Orange Juice & Zest. See also: 1. Cream Cheese Frosting (2 Versions); 2. Yam or Sweet Potato Cake Growing up, I’d never … Continue reading →

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Coconuts: How to Open

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Aug 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Coconut Milk, Water and Cream; Coconut Milk Kefir; Coconut Milk Yogurt Inside that rough exterior of the coconut, is that wonderful white ‘meat’ that we know from Almond Joy and Mounds Bars, or … Continue reading →

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Coconut Milk Kefir

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Jan 2012 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Coconut Milk, Coconut Milk Yogurt; How to Open a Coconut I’ve not tried this yet, because right after I looked up this recipe, I learned I have a food sensitivity to kefir culture (because … Continue reading →

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Coconut Milk Yogurt

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Jan 2012 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) When I need to avoid dairy (even raw), I used to use commercial soy milk and soy yogurt. But no longer – I believe that most soy products are not very healthful, especially … Continue reading →

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Coconut Milk

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Aug 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Liquids from coconut: water, milk, and cream Coconut water: The liquid inside the coconut is not the milk; it is coconut water. It is rich in minerals and  makes excellent kefir (using a … Continue reading →

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Granola Recipes

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Feb 2007; updated Aug 2007, Mar 2016 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons): see also: 1. Granola & Meusli (About & General Instructions); 2. Breakfast & Brunch Menu; 3; Soaking, Sprouting & Working with Grains, Nuts, Legumes & Seeds Menu; 4. Muesli Recipes Includes: 1. Great Granola; 2. Soaked-Grain … Continue reading →

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“Buckwheaties:” Cold cereal from presoaked buckwheat

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2011; updated July 2013 (image, right, from Sprout People (4)) I’m exploring cold cereal ideas that I can make in my own kitchen, because commercial boxed cereals have damaged nutrition for high heat. I want something that … Continue reading →

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Sprouted Buckwheat Granola

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2011 (image, right, from SproutPeople (4) I’m exploring cold cereal ideas that I can make in my own kitchen, because commercial boxed cereals have damaged nutrition from high heat. I want something that is sprouted and dried to … Continue reading →

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Flours & Starches: Gluten Free

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Jan 2008 Flour is a very basic ingredient in almost all baked goods.  The most common flour is made from wheat, but it can be made from many other grains, and also from nuts and legumes.  Flour is … Continue reading →

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