Noshing On Nasturtiums
I love eating flowers. Their vibrancy and delicate petals provide a refreshing treat to the spirit especially on hot summer days. Each flower, like anything else we ingest, will portray [...]
Lemon Herb Yogurt Cake
Like so many homemade French desserts, this pound cake, moistened with yogurt instead of butter, is utterly simple and versatile. Enjoy a slice for breakfast or brunch. Glaze it with [...]
Sunomono (Hiya Somen)
Sunomono or Hiya Somen is a classic Japanese dish served as a refreshing meal along with relishes and cold vegetables during summer’s oppressive heat. The bright sour flavor stimulates movement [...]
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
This soup is light and bright. The sour flavor stimulates the digestion and senses. You control the sour flavor here. I like my soup very lemony, so I usually use [...]
Vegetable (Potassium) Broth
Potassium broths are wonderful for quickly increasing the mineral absorption of the body. They are useful for athletes during extreme conditioning, for those who are weak and recovering from illness [...]
New Year’s Fireworks Noodles
A simple, spicy noodle recipe to help ring in the Asian New Year. Noodles represent longevity. Make the sauce a few days ahead and store it in the fridge to [...]
Chicken Salad With Cashews And Grapes
This recipe has saved us a number of times on volleyball weekends. Easy to double and triple it became a must-have in the cooler for one team. The salad is [...]
Basic Granola
Another staple in my kitchen. I make up a large batch of granola at a time, altering the flavors and ingredients every time–life is too short to always eat [...]
Clara’s Summer Salsa
It seemed last summer, Clara was determined to make salsa every few days. Which was fine, as we had an abundance of tomatoes, onions and peppers. We aren’t talking rocket [...]
Dutch Baby (Puff Pancake)
A wonderfully fun breakfast dish–great for a lazy Saturday or Sunday. Serve with fresh berries, a little fresh lemon, powdered sugar and maple syrup. […]
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