Breakfast at our abode usually consists of an elaborate porridge of oats with various homemade plant milk, cinnamon leaf, vanilla and nutmeg. Delicious and packed with nutrition to start our day right. But sometimes we like to mix it up with something extra on the side. Who doesn't love fried plantain? We sure do, especially the little person in the...
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I've been experimenting with Jim Lahey's no-knead bread in a pot method as you may have seen in previous posts. I love the cast iron pot method, which produces perfect crusty artisan loaves every time. And no kneading makes this recipe super easy. All you need is a little patience (18-24 hours) to let the dough rise.
I've always been a fan of good carrot cake. Sweet, spicy and filled with orange flecks of carrot. This recipe is not as oily as some carrot cakes tend to be. It might be leaning towards being a muffin but anything with a maple orange glaze is dessert in my book. The glaze is amazing and I've caught myself pouring...
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We woke up this morning to a wintry wonderland. I have to say it was a pretty sight, but not what I was expecting on the second day of Spring. I picked up some fresh rhubarb at our local farmers market earlier this week and was excited to make the first rhubarb pie of the season. I still have some...
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Well, it's been a long winter and I'm anxiously awaiting Spring's arrival. I know it's coming soon, it has to be, right....? *as the wind howls out my window* In anticipation of warmer sunny days, I share with you these photos of my buckwheat sprouts. Soon to be harvested and enjoyed thoroughly in sandwiches and atop a salad. These are...
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There is nothing so satisfying as walking out your back door and picking your own homegrown food to prepare the day's meals. All that hard work, trial and error, sweat, tears, and perhaps some blood can be quite rewarding in the end. Once a sun-ripened sun gold cherry tomato bursts in your mouth filling it with sugary sweet juice and...
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Although June can bring some unexpected weather here on the island (i.e. 30+ mph winds, rain, and temps in the 40's-what!?), it also happens to be the month of strawberry season in the northeast. Which totally redeems digging out your fleece and boots. I encourage you to get out and pick some fresh strawberries from your local farmer. Nothing beats...
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I know, I know: granola is the ultimate clichรฉ plant-based food. Mainstream America thinks that's all we eat...not true. But, I do love me some of this granola. It's nothing like the store-bought variety. This super crunchy granola is sweetened with maple syrup and filled with whole grains, nuts, and seeds. This post contains affiliate links to ingredients and products...
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