A natural sweetener that helps when cutting back on commercial sugar, it lets one wean off easier! Date Paste Ingredients: 1 pound pitted dates (weigh after pitting) 1½ cups boiling water Directions: Add dates and boiling water to a heat proof bowl, cover tightly, and let rest for 8 hours. Transfer dates and water to… Continue reading Date Paste: A Natural Sweetener
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Pico de Gallo
I live for when the garden suddenly goes crazy, and oh so many treats are waiting for me in the garden. Fresh onions? Jalapeno peppers? Fresh Cilantro? Soon even my tomatoes! (Although I was bitter that I lost my entire wintered over Garlic crop this summer. Not sure why, but I am feeling it was because… Continue reading Pico de Gallo
Bruschetta from Mason Jar Salads and More
In late August, the tomato plants in our garden are literally dropping ripe fruit. I have so many tomatoes, I can barely keep up with them. That isn't a bad thing though, because I love little more than sitting on the deck, nibbling on bruschetta, made with tomatoes & basil, fresh from the garden. And while… Continue reading Bruschetta from Mason Jar Salads and More
Spicy Pickled Cukes & Radishes
Prior to working for a Thai importer (the job that seriously kick started my love of food) I had never tried a vinegar cucumber salad, the most lovely of all salads....sweet/spicy/heat/crunchy. From my first bite I was hooked. In all its variations, I could eat a bowl of it every week. Now then...Kirk seriously doesn't… Continue reading Spicy Pickled Cukes & Radishes