1.5 cups rice 2 cups water 3 cardamom pods 1 whole clove 1 star anise pod 1/2 cinnamon stick 1/4 cup black currants 1/4 cup slivered almonds olive oil 3 potatoes 3 carrots 1 radish 2 cloves garlic – crushed 1 small zucchini 1/4 cup peas 1 medium onion 1/8 tsp ground cardamom 1 clove [...]

extra virgin olive oil 3 thick cut pork chops fresh ground black pepper 1 early red onion 1 early sweet onion 3 sprigs rosemary 1/3 cup water 1/3 cup balsamic fig vinegar 3 Tbsp. fig jelly In a large skillet, heat 2 Tbsp. oil. Sear both sides of the pork chops – about 2 minutes [...]

If you like those brownies that are truly “in-between” – not truffles, not cake – and you like them rich – really rich – and dark, then these just may be the brownies for you! I will caution you though… make sure the milk is standing at the ready! Ingredients: 2 cups sugar 1-1/2 cups [...]

I tried a new breakfast side dish today… and it met with mixed reviews. The adults liked it, the kids… didn’t. I think it was more a texture thing in their case. We had it with bacon, eggs and applesauce (and tea, of course!) and it was a very filling meal! Oats are one of [...]

This is one of our favorite summertime beverages – it’s cool and refreshing and tastes great! This recipe makes a concentrate – it’s a bit too much straight. Just add it to a half glass of ice water to make a delicious, cool Summer treat. Check out the add-ins at the bottom for some great [...]

This makes a great bread for thick-cut toast with jam in the mornings, or try it open face with cream cheese and sliced cucumbers! Or, knead in some herbs for a delicious herbed or garlic bread – yum… 1-1/2 cups warm water (around 105-115 degrees – NOT above 120 degrees!) 1-3/4 Tbsp. yeast 1 Tbsp. [...]

1-1/2 cups warm water (around 105-115 degrees) 1-3/4 Tbsp. yeast 1 Tbsp. sugar 2 Tbsp. ground flax seed 1-1/2 cups unbleached white flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup wheat germ 1/2 cup barley flour 1/2 cup millet flour 1/2 Tbsp. salt 1/8 cup olive oil 1/4 cup honey (warmed for easy pouring) +/- [...]