This is a great time of the year when the first fresh greens, herbs and wild edibles become available. They are so fresh and welcome after the winter months. Lemon balm and mint are some of the first perennial herbs to emerge. Also known as Melissa, lemon balm was made into tea by the early […]
I do love miso soup ( see Mother Earth for making your own). But I don’t drink it every day and sometimes not for a while. I am so grateful to have this in my repertoire so when I am hungry for some I can easily make it. This spring with so many stresses and […]
Its been cold and raining for 2 days here in Northwest Connecticut and I really want to be outside. Spring Nettle Tea seems like a good fix. I love making nettle tea with fresh nettle. You can do this in the spring before the plant flowers. (Other times of the year you can use dried […]
When I encounter a food that I have never eaten before I love to make it plain without seasoning and taste it. Just to say hello and experience what that food is. I feel like this helps me understand what this ingredient has to offer in terms of flavor, texture, color, energy, etc… It also […]
Basic Black Turtle Beans Plain or Refried ~ Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Being able to cook dried beans and effortlessly change them into a tasty nutritious meal is a basic skill I think every home cook should strive to master. Beans are easy to grow and store. They are nutritious and full of fiber. […]
I am fascinated by the possibilities of using hemp seeds in cooking. Nutritionally hemp seeds are high in protein, good fats (omega 3 and 6), fiber, vitamin E, and minerals (like phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, sulfur, iron and zinc!). Hemp seeds (also know as Hua Ma Ren), have been used in Chinese Medicine for […]
I usually have some homemade canned salsa in my basement to use at will. Nothing fancy-just good.(My favorite go-to is from the Ball Blue Book – Zesty Salsa) I just ran out. No fresh tomatoes in sight. But I love to use what I have and make something useful (delicious and beautiful). I have attempted […]
If you are not eating enough dark leafy greens, this is a great time of year to change that. Greens offer us so much. They are incredibly nutritive. Each variety has a slightly different nutritional profile, but in general dark leafy greens have significant amounts of vitamins C and K (and more), minerals like iron […]
I love walking into my home after a long day of work and being met by the heartwarming aroma of a delicious dinner cooking. Thank you slow cookers! French lentils are a great match for a slow cooker recipe. In addition to a great flavor these lentils do not get mushy in the cooking process. […]
I developed this recipe ages ago, first with spelt and then wheat berries. It can also be made with rice or wild rice and walnuts. It’s versatile! A grain dish, but lighter with so many vegetables. The apple cider vinegar (raw, organic and unfiltered) mixed with organic (low sodium) soy sauce gives the dressing a kind of […]