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My favorite culinary books to become fluent in the kitchen December 22, 2011

Categories: BooksProducts

Here are a few of my favorite culinary handbooks, that I have found very useful in my culinary journey.

Sour foods to use in a paleo diet November 28, 2011

Categories: PaleolithicRawSugar freeVegan

Adding a bit of sour in a dish will add to its complexity, adult savviness and lasting memories. When it comes to paleo, and I mean the real deal, there’s nothing much else to use except for what you can pick from a tree. So, here’s a list of pick-able sour foods, and a list [...]

Celtic Sea Salt vs Himalayan Salt November 2, 2011

Categories: CondimentConsultingProducts

I just received this question, via email from a friend: Celtic Sea Salt vs Himalayan Salt Which do you prefer?  I know you like lots of flavored salts, but this is just for everyday use. Kathie ———- Kathie, for an overall, general use, I go for the Himalayan Salt. I think the H Salt is [...]

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My second bedstand October 16, 2011

Categories: Books
my second bedstand

The books I’ve been reading.

Cleaning fruits and vegetables October 7, 2011

Many times, you find garlic for sale in a net bag.

A ‘free’ scrubbing net, you might already have this! I use the net from garlic bulbs as a mit, or bag, to scrub fruits and veggies. It works well, rinses easily and lasts a couple of months.

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Tips for eating RAW while out and about September 9, 2011

Categories: RawVeganVegetarian

Here are a few tips for those of you who want RAW foods while out and about, at restaurants, at work, with friends, family. Often times the simplest statements go a long way, so, I’ve included a few of’m for you to have in your assertive arsenal. Guest at a home dinner To host, at least [...]

Six ways to slice a tortilla, to make baked chips August 8, 2011

Categories: Gluten freeSpeed cookingVegan
Cut into large scoops: First, cut in half, then slice about 2-fingers width, just a bit smaller than the width of the mouth.

I like Brown Rice Tortillas as is, used as wraps, or baked like chips. Here are 6 ways to slice’m and then bake’m for chips.

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Healthy salads, salad dressings, salad fixings August 4, 2011

4 October, Tuesday

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Food storage: for leafy greens, veggies July 19, 2011

Storing spinach, lettuce, onions, potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower…. learn what (and when) to wrap in towels and place in a plastic bag, or place in plastic bag with a dry paper towel.

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Getting to know cantaloupe, muskmelon June 30, 2011

Categories: DessertsFarmers market

Here I share the ins and outs of the cantaloupe, muskmelon.

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