Rutabagas are bursting with flavor and enhanced by long and slow cooking. Cut a Rutabaga in half (do not peel), lengthwise and then score with a knife or fork. Place 2 tsp oil in frying pan along with Rutabagas (flat-side down) and gently brown, then flip over. Add 1/4 cup of water and cover again…. more »
JAMAICAN SEA MOSS GEL DRINK : You can make this Gel yourself from Sea Moss or buy the Gel. Add non-dairy milk, cinnamon, vanilla and blend. Top with roasted nuts. Sea Moss contains over 100 trace minerals and is a favorite in the Caribbean Islands. You can also use this gel as a thickener, in… more »
Deep-Fried Tofu served in a umami dashi broth is a popular dish served in Japanese restaurants today. The outer shell of the Tofu is crispy on the outside, but custard-like on the inside. The recipe is quite simple to prepare. Garnish with finely-sliced scallions and raw-grated Daikon. Tofu 1 package of firm or silken Tofu… more »
Pickles can be made using a variety of methods including this simple one, using just vegetables, water and sea salt. Pickles not only help digestion, but also help build strong immunity. Start by finding some high-quality sea salt and vegetables like radish, carrot, cabbage, cauliflower, etc… Boil 1 quart of clean water and add 2… more »
Teff, a grain the size of a poppy seed, is native to the Horn of Africa, notably Ethiopia and Eritrea. It is now becoming more popular in western countries as more and more people choose to eat less wheat. In Ethiopia, Teff is known for endurance and it’s slow release of energy. Ethiopians get over… more »
1 cup Quinoa, rinsed 1 3/4 cups fresh water 1 small carrot, cut thinly 1/2 onion, minced 1 small cucumber, cubed 1/4 cup fresh parsley 1/4 tsp sea salt 2 tsp fresh basil, minced 2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp brown rice vinegar 1 tsp ume vinegar Boil water, add salt and quinoa and stir…. more »
Sopa de Crema de Coliflor (Cream of Cauliflower Soup) Arroz Con Setas (Rice & Mushrooms) *pictured Tempeh Estofado (Braised Tempeh & Onions) Acelgas y Zanahoria (Swiss Chard & Carrots with Lemon-Almond Butter) Cortido De Col Con Rabanos (Pickled Cabbage with Red Radish)
Improve your blood quality and add magic to your meals by sprinkling these condiments on your grain, vegetables or pasta. Gently roast all seeds, nuts, seaweed and salt before beginning. Add salt to a suribachi first, grind, then add seeds and grind again. Add other ingredients and grind (or use blender). Mix thoroughly. Use sparingly,… more »
Just about everyone loves mushrooms and marinating them is another way to enjoy their unique taste and texture. Marinating mushrooms is similar to pickling, but marinating relies on vinegar (acid), whereas pickling relies on salt-brine. Use fresh Shiitake, Maitake, Oyster, Crimini, Trumpet, Enoki, etc…Use as many as you can to enhance flavor!
In 1993, we placed toothpicks in each side of an avocado pit and placed it on a glass of water. When it spouted, we planted the pit in a pot and then in the ground. It took almost 15 years to come to fruition. Haas Avos are self-fertile, yet it often takes this long to… more »