I have been so busy making jelly that I rarely cook a real meal these days. My Suzie-Homemaker score must be tanking. While I make Potlicker beer jelly, Food in Jars Rhubarb with tea jam, and Tart and Sweet’s Orange Blossom jam, Tall Dark and Handsome eats frozen pizza and I reach for what is …
Minted Green & Grain Salad
As you may be aware, I am eating an anti-inflammatory diet to help answer a few health questions. The bulk of my diet, aside from a nummy smoothie, has been greens and sprouted grains. In order to make life easier on myself, I end the weekend by prepping food. This is as easy as unloading …
Photos: Late Spring 2012
Brussel Sprouts for Brussel Sprout Haters
So many people hate brussels sprouts, including Tall Dark and Handsome. He dislikes just about any green as a matter of fact. I just don't get it; he even refers to my beloved kale as a garnish! I often make myself some greens assuming that he will overlook them. The night I served these he …
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Fresh Sprouts
Look familiar? Per request, this is an easy to read version of a previous post. Add 1 Tablespoon of sprout mix to the Fresh Sprouting Jar (a large mason jar with a screen lid). Cover seeds with water and allow to soak for at least four hours or overnight. Drain water from the jar and set …
Kitchen Tip: Homegrown Sprouts
Grow Your Own Sprouts Sprouting is easy to do and produces tasty, nutritious, and cheap results using very little space. Most beans and seeds can be sprouted in a simple sprouting jar. Example: A large jar with a wide mouth covered with screen or fabric. The sprouting jar seems to be the easiest to …
In Season: Fresh Spring Rolls
Spring Rolls are in season! In my house they are always in season but tend to get spicier when the weather is cooler. Right now there are lovely baby sprouts of all sorts that go so well in spring rolls. This version makes a perfect lo-cal option and is a fun way to eat …