Spring’s promises, autumn keeps.
Winter’s secrets, summer reveals.
fenugreek (methi) pesto
kid-friendly piña colada & life with allergies
You have been assigned this mountain to show others it can be moved. —Unknown
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pearl wheat pudding
In my previous post, I posted a recipe for wheat porridge using whole wheat berries. It’s as nutritious as wheat can get. Today’s recipe is made with pearl wheat, a processed version of its whole counterpart. The pearling process strips the wheat kernel of its bran layer and germ (partly or entirely), making it less nutritious. Although less nutritious, pearl wheat is still a good source of fiber and lends itself perfectly for making a pudding.
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wheat porridge and the state of food
The problem is we are not eating food anymore, we are eating food-like products. —Alejandro Junger
spicy tamarind shrimp curry
There is nothing wrong with having a tree as a friend. —Bob Ross
artichoke & apple soup
The notion of implied meaning is the root of misunderstanding. —Eric Parslow
Every time I make this soup, I always feel that it came to be from a misunderstanding, and that it should really be made with sunchokes, the root vegetable (otherwise known as Jerusalem artichokes, which aren’t artichokes or from Jerusalem for that matter), instead of with globe artichokes.
food as medicine & turmeric pickles
You are born of men and women who have been utilizing plant medicines for many generations. Your blood and your body remembers; your body speaks the same language as these medicines. —Carrielynn Victor
