2 parsnips 1 carrot 1/2 onion 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (optional) 2 tsp olive oil 4-5 leaves fresh basil leaves pinch or two of salt soy sauce to taste Begin by washing and slicing parsnips, carrots and onions. Place in small pot and sauté in olive oil. Add sea salt and continue to sauté… more »
Rhubarb is the edible stalk portion of the rhubarb plant. The leaves are considered poisonous, so make sure to remove them before cooking. Rhubarb is a primary ingredient in jams, sauces, preserves, and especially pies and is often paired with strawberries. It is the earliest edible garden item in spring gardens in the US. The… more »
WILD RICE – The Menominee people of Wisconsin have such a special relationship to this plant that they take it as their name: they are literally “the people of the wild rice.” Manoomin was served at every occasion, often placed in a field as an offering to departed spirits. Use 3 parts water to 1… more »
We like a Condiment Tray on our table. Common condiments include Sesame Salt (Gomasio), Sunflower-Dulse, Nori-Sesame or Pumpkin-Shiso (pictured). Place 1/4 cup roasted Pumpkin Seeds in a Suribachi along with a teaspoon of dried pickled ume powder Grind carefully until 1/2 crushed. Use on rice, vegetables, pasta, etc… Condiments help reduce fatigue and lower blood… more »
4 cups whole grain spelt flour 2 tablespoons aluminum-free baking powder 3 teaspoons cinnamon 3 teaspoons powdered ginger 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2/3 cup oil 1 1/4 cups maple syrup 1 cup rice milk 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 cups grated pumpkin or squash, grated on large grate w/ skin handful pumpkin seeds Preheat oven to… more »
This bread is quite an amazing treat in itself, made with sweet kabocha winter squash. The icing is….the proverbial icing on the cake! The Bread: 2 cups whole wheat spelt flour 2 cups winter squash 1/4 cup walnuts, lightly roasted and chopped 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/2… more »
HOMEMADE TEMPEH 8 SIMPLE STEPS 2 cups organic Soybeans 1 package Tempeh Starter 1. Soak organic Soybeans in water overnight and then drain water 2. Massage the beans until they are all split. Drain water and rinse several times to remove hulls 3. Boil Soybeans in fresh water for 1 hour 4. Discard cooking water,… more »
We like to make an occasional Pizza during the Spring/Summer seasons. This one starred Oyster Mushrooms, a personal favorite. Oyster Mushrooms have a pleasing texture and a slightly woody taste. In addition to being used as a topping for Pizza, Oyster Mushrooms are great in gravies, stews, soups, pasta dishes, cooked with grains, included in… more »
We’ve all heard about squeezing some lemon juice in water, to ease a sore throat or cold, cleanse the mouth or body. Lemon juice is tangy, refreshing and a nice addition to almost any recipe item. But did you know that the most beneficial way is to consume the entire lemon? Lemon rind may be… more »
“O the green of the barley fields grows deep,The breath of the barley fields grows rare;There is rustle and glimmer, sway and sweep-The wind is holding high revel there” – Jean Blewitt Whole Barley is one of the oldest crops known to Man. It has a short growing time compared to other grains and also… more »
A simple bean dish that screams with flavor! Soak Garbanzo Beans overnight and then toss the soaking water. Place in cooking pot (or pressure cooker) and cover generously with water. Bring to boil, lower flame and then cover. Cook until beans are very soft and have absorbed the cooking water. Add sea salt or soy… more »
Cut up small chunks of winter squash, purple & red sweet potato and carrot. Place in pot with heavy lid along with enough water to cook (on low flame). Cook long and slow until vegetables are totally soft. Use a potato masher to mash cooked vegetables so they are blended but still chunky.