Lots of Green TomatoesFor two weeks I covered our flowers and vegetable garden to protect them from the low night-time temperatures. And then I stopped. With a forecast of snow and a low of 24 degrees, I gave up trying. So I harvested all the herbs and green onions and most of the Continue reading Green Tomato Chutney w/ Apples, Golden Raisins & Ginger
Two pounds of short and chubby cucumbers helped fill my basket to overflowing. These crisp and tasty farmers’ market beauties were destined for a Cucumber Salad from Ottolenghi’s cookbook, Plenty. Once home, I was so excited to get cooking, I charged ahead without taking a moment to read through the recipe in advance. Continue reading Cucumber Salad w/ Ginger, Toasted Sesame Oil
Cultured Kvass – A Taste Worth Acquiring“Fermentation January” continues. Today I’m adding the cultured beverage known as kvass to our repertoire of health-supporting, fermented and unheated foods. Perhaps you’re already familiar with this gorgeous violet-hued superfood and supertonic. Eastern Europeans have long revered Continue reading Kvass w/ Beets, Carrots & Ginger – Supertonic & Super Beverage
White Kimchi—Fresh, Mild & Easy Recipe for Korean Spicy Pickled CabbageMy mouth begins to water just thinking about my homemade white kimchi. Still amazes me that just a few months ago I had never thought of preparing white kimchi or any other kind of kimchi. Especially since I had only tried it maybe once or twice in my life. Continue reading White Kimchi — Step-by-Step Recipe for Health
Memories of Grandma MameMore often than not, when people talk about rhubarb the word grandma comes up in the conversation.
I first tasted rhubarb, stewed rhubarb actually, many years ago in my Grandma Continue reading Rhubarb Apple ‘n Ginger Crisp
My Sister Made Me Do ItBut then, it didn’t take much for her to persuade me to try the edamame (eh-dah-MAH-meh) at El Segundo, California’s only Japanese restaurant. They were fun Continue reading Stir-Fried Edamame w/ Garlic, Chili & Ginger
Mmmm Mmmm . . . An Ideal Soup for Winter & FallWhat a nurturing and delicious soup! Yesterday when I felt a bit under the weather, the winter squash we picked up at the market the day before were calling to me. By combining the best of a few different recipes, I came up with a great recipe to share with you. A most glorious, quick, healthy (vegan, gluten and dairy-free), rich, satisfying Continue reading Winter Squash Soup w/ Apple & Ginger
