My Recipes

My recipes reflect my core beliefs in food and eating well. We should enjoy vibrant, healthy foods that helps us ebb and flow with the seasons, or treat patterns as they arise. I encourage eating local, organic and sustainable foods whenever possible. As such, most of my recipes reflect the food that grows in the region I live - Boise, Idaho. The occasional non-local food will end up on my plate, but I resist foods that are unsustainable, require a lot of resources for growth or transport, or threaten food sovereignty. I am grateful for the huge abundance and variety available to us. The return of small, heritage farms is increasing providing even more options and the chance to further support my community. I hope you enjoy my recipes - April

Curing With Congee
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Curing With Congee

Congee, jook, shi-fan - whatever name you would like to call it - rice porridges are a wonderfully comforting and healing food.

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Savory Sweet Potatoes, Beets & Kale
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Savory Sweet Potatoes, Beets & Kale

Sweet potatoes, beets, yams and other roots come together in this savory dish. A staple in my home during the cooler months, this dish can liven up breakfast, be a full lunch (add a side of white beans?) and dinner.

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Cranberry Pumpkin Bread
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Cranberry Pumpkin Bread

A wonderfully warming and comforting way to use cranberries and the never-ending supply of pumpkin.

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Nettle Tea
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Nettle Tea

Just making a cup of tea with stinging nettles.

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Basic Polenta
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Basic Polenta

Simple, easy polenta. Have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

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Sesame Soba Noodles
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Sesame Soba Noodles

Soba (buckwheat) noodles in a sesame sauce with a kiss of heat. Fantastic for Lunar New Year or an easy summer dish.

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Lavender Lemonade
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Lavender Lemonade

Lavender helps to regulate Qi, Blood and Fluids. This simple drink is delightful and helps clear spring fever and summer heat.

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