tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70293052066566733702012-01-23T19:32:30.108-05:00My traditional cooking using natural fats from grassfed animals, raw milk and butter, and really free range eggs from chickens in the sun.Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05095316977458023830noreply@blogger.comBlogger591100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029305206656673370.post-87165456969715152742012-01-13T08:32:00.001-05:002012-01-13T08:36:47.183-05:00

Cream of Kamut cereal with 3 1/2 C. of water used in cooking. Day before serving: 1 C. Kamut grains toasted at 350° for 15 minutes and cooled. 2 t. whey (optional) 2 C. water Blend in standard blender until grains are broken and it is beginning to look cloudy. Let sit on kitchen counter overnight. Next morning for breakfast: Add 1 1/2 to 2 C. more water. 1/2 t. salt Cook in heavy

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 Every so often, I leap at the chance to take care of my neighbor's chickens.  My job is to open the little door you see in the background.  It slides up and hooks there all day while the chickens are out.  They need to be able to come and go to access their food and water, and also to lay eggs. Chickens coming out in the morning.  The light red chicken made it her job to run out

Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05095316977458023830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029305206656673370.post-46776876832211852282011-12-16T21:38:00.002-05:002011-12-16T21:44:42.341-05:00

I went out to cut a tree today.  There weren't many choices that would actually fit in our house, so I chose: It has single branches radiating from the trunk which allows you to actually hang ornaments vertically instead of on a fat bushy tree...this can also be nice, but I really like a sparse tree. And then Rosie came to join me. I put on Christmas music, A Robert Shaw Christmas,

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I spent an afternoon making fermented vegetables out of my purchases at the Farmers Market: I began with Giardiniera.  That's the half gallon on the right.  It has cauliflower florets and stems, carrots, onions, red peppers, garlic, and mixed peppercorns. I salted the vegetables first to make them wilt a bit so they would be easier to pack into the jar.  I then added well water to cover them.

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I came home incredibly inspired to ferment everything.  Sandor Katz is the national guru of fermentation and he was at the Friendly City Food Co-op tonight.  He mentioned lots of interesting combinations to ferment: Apple, Cranberry, Cabbage Kraut Cabbage, Corn Kraut Cabbage mashed potato Kraut, yes, cooked potatoes, mashed and added to cabbage, then fermented. He suggests just salting to

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Bread dough inserted just to the left of the red gas primer. The gas tank actually broke off its mount and began to splash gas around and stopped.  The whole machine rattles terribly due to a slightly bent shaft......so while it is hard on the arms and wrists, I prefer to get the most out of this mower before I buy a new one.  I wrapped wire around the tank, hooked bungee cords into the wire and

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Lacto-Fermented RhubarbI was given some rhubarb tonight.  I don't usually use it because it requires so much sugar to make palatable.  Then I thought of lacto-fermenting it.  I diced it up, added sea salt, hot pepper flakes and onion.  I tasted it and it's deliciously sour and I can imagine eating it as a condiment with most all meats and fish. Diced rhubarb to fill a quart jar....and a little

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10 lbs. organic, peeled carrots yielded 3 half-gallon jars and 1 quart jar.  After I peeled and trimmed the ends, I cut them on the diagonal and put them in the jars along with dried dill weed and garlic cloves which I simply cut open but did not peel. I added 3 Tablespoons of unrefined sea salt to each half-gallon.  I filled each jar with well water, but you can use filtered tap water....the

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I visited Julia Child's kitchen at the Smithsonian on Sunday.  I got a few good photos in spite of the Plexiglas barrier.  I love how her kitchen reflected her specific needs in the kitchen.  She had little cup hooks up the window frame for all of her Pyrex measures.  She put in wall lights to shine down on the counter/sink area and there are no cupboards above the sink, so she didn't have any

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I cut a "lid" like you do for a Jack-O-Lantern and scraped out the seeds from a 4 lb. pumpkin I got from my winter vegetable vendor.  1 1/2 C. eggs (five very large eggs) 1 1/2 C. Chicken broth 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. pepper Whisk together the eggs, broth, and seasonings. 3/4 lb. Fried, crumbled sausage plus or minus to your taste and add to empty pumpkin. 2 C. Shredded cheddar or Swiss divided.  1

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Smoked Oysters, lactofermented dill garlic pickle, local raw cheddar cheese, croistini, gala apple, hardboiled egg, and olives. I needed something to make a cup of tea special.  When we get home from work, we sit down and have a little tea party, so I put together this: Canned smoked oysters Lactofermented dill and garlic pickle from local cucumbers this summer Local raw cheddar cheese from

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Here is the recipe that I jotted down for scalloped potatoes. I liked the simplicity of the white sauce with cheese poured over the vegetables.  I made the potatoes for Christmas but found out then that 1 hour was not enough to fully cook it.  I now think that it should be baked 1 hour and 10 minutes and be covered for the first 40 minutes.  Original recipe  4 C. potatoes sliced 3 T

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I made this for breakfast and enjoyed it immensely. In a stainless steel skillet: ½ Onion-medium, sautéed 3 Garlic cloves sliced or chopped 1 C. Kale or any greens sautéed with onion and garlic Add: 1 ½ C. Tomato Juice 2 t. cumin Let simmer until reduced slightly by about 1/4th and add salt. ½ t. salt or to taste. 4 Eggs brought to room temperature. Put these in a measuring cup with a

Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05095316977458023830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029305206656673370.post-57039960591710273962011-01-17T18:30:00.000-05:002011-01-17T18:30:47.735-05:00

This soup turned out to be so flavorful.  Sometimes they don't even when I've added so many good nourishing ingredients so I was delighted at the rich full flavor. 1 Onion diced and sauteed in Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 lb. hamburger fried in the onions 5 cups beef broth 1 quart tomato juice 3 cups dried mushrooms 2 cups precooked brown rice. 1 1/2 t. sea salt Simmer gently. I make beef broth

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Scale the recipe up or down from these amounts: 4 C (1 Quart) Milk 2 t. cornstarch 4T Sugar 4 T Cocoa Dash of Salt Pour 1/2 C milk into a small saucepan with the cornstarch, sugar, salt, and cocoa.  Heat until it bubbles and cooks for about 30 seconds while whisking.  Remove from heat and let sit for 2 minutes.  Add remaining milk and heat to 160° while whisking.  Serve in warmed mugs with

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This is especially for niece Heather. Cheesy Baked Grits is/are a family favorite for our Christmas Dinner. They are delicious hot and also as they cool down on a buffet. 4 C. water 1 C. grits 1 t. salt 1/3 C. butter 6 drops Tabasco hot sauce 3 eggs 2 C. sharp cheddar cheese Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the grits and salt and bring back to a boil and cook for minute or

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My nephew Brian is know for this special chili recipe Ingredients¼ Cup Olive oil½ onion, chopped (chunky)2 cloves garlic, minced3 T chili powder1t paprika1T cumin1 can garbanzo beans, drained 1 can chopped tomatoes with mild green chilies 1 can black beans 1 can red beans, drained  ¼ cup corn meal 2 cans green chilies 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 pound ground turkey 1½ t liquid smoke 4 or 5 rings

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1/2 C. chopped fermented dilled carrots2 spring onions sliced diagonally1 Can drained Salmon with all the skin and bones included2 T. Vinaigrette dressing.2 Stalks celery sliced diagonally.1 Red bell pepper cut into sixths, roasted or fried.2 Eggs- hardboiled and sliced for garnish.2 Tomatoes sliced for garnish.Fresh ground pepper over everything. No salt is needed because the salmon has

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When I made this recipe for the first time, I thought that it must need liquid added before baking, so I did. I like the results but I've double checked the original recipe from Candace and indeed there is no additional liquid. I like the mistake.Soak overnight:3 C. Oatmeal1 1/2 C. Yogurt1/2 C. waterNext morning, stir together:1/2 C. melted butter2 eggs1/2 C. Sucanat or organic sugar, possibly

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1 C. Whole wheat pastry flour ideally made with sprouted wheat .1 C. Milk3 eggs1/2 t. Vanilla1/4 t. Sea Salt6 T Butter1 T Sucanat or unrefined sugar3/4 C. fruit like blueberries or cherries.Pre-heat oven to 400 and melt the butter in a 9 x 13 pan while heating.Mix the first 5 ingredients and pour into hot baking pan.Sprinkle fruit and sugar on top and return to oven.Bake for 20 - 25 min.It is

Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05095316977458023830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029305206656673370.post-1520116548861690292010-03-01T15:38:00.002-05:002010-03-13T18:08:25.735-05:00

Hot Dog Chili – Texas Pete1 lb. Ground beef7/8 C. Onions chopped2 t. Chili powder2 t. Paprika1/3 C. Texas Pete hot sauce2/3 C. Tomato Sauce6 oz. lardBrown beefAdd everything except tomatoesCook using very low heat for 45 minutes, uncovered.Add tomatoesCook one more hour using very low heat, uncovered.To top hot dogs, use yellow mustard, chopped onions, and this chili sauce.

Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05095316977458023830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029305206656673370.post-11113262290096656512010-01-24T21:05:00.003-05:002010-01-24T21:14:00.278-05:00

In a wide mouth pint mason jar:2 yolks from pastured chicken eggs1 T. raw vinegar or lemon juice1 t. Dijon mustard1/2 t. salt - unrefined1/4 t. white pepper - optional1/2 C. Extra Virgin Olive Oil1/2 C. Expeller pressed Sesame oil1 clove garlic sliced into 4 piecesI actually use the markings on the jar to measure these ingredients into the jar so that there is no mess. Put the stick blender down

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I'm excited to taste my new experiment with sprouted wheat/spelt. I sprouted them separately and then ground them together-keeping the flour in the freezer.Flour tortillas:2 C. flour-sprouted grain1 t. salt-unrefined1/4 C. Lard - Update: or use 5 T. Butter and cut back on the water by a teaspoon.1/2 C. Water-warmToss with fork to make a stiff dough and knead thoroughly. Coat with olive oil, wrap

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1 C. Sucanat or brown sugar1/2 C. Butter, unsalted (one stick)1/3 C. Molasses1 Egg2 C. Sprouted whole wheat flour measure 2 C. if freshly ground or 1 & 3/4 C. if frozen1/2 t. Baking Powder1/2 t. Baking Soda1 t. Cinnamon1 t. Ginger1/4 t. Nutmeg-freshly grated1/2 t. Salt-unrefined1/8 t. Cloves-ground1 C. Currants or Raisins (I like currants best)Mix softened butter and sugar, then add egg until

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I've learned to sprout grains to neutralize the phytates on the surface which are anti-nutrients when we eat whole grains that are not properly soaked. This also increases digestibility.2 C. white whole wheat berries in1/2 gallon jarWarm waterI put this jar above my stove where the light keeps it warm-especially in the winter.Soak overnight or 12 hours.Pour out the water using a special mesh lid

Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05095316977458023830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029305206656673370.post-747438597620293992010-01-16T20:25:00.007-05:002010-01-24T21:03:53.622-05:00

I learned to make soba (buckwheat and gluten-free) noodles from Kimi at Nourishing Gourmet. Two changes I made were to add 1 1/2 t. salt after I had soaked the mixture for 36 hours along with 1 T. arrowroot powder to help with the flexibility. It was no problem to work these things into the dough. There is no gluten to tense up and resist. I used arrowroot to dust the board and rolling pin.Update

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I came up with this when I needed a salad but had no typical salad ingredients. I had several types of citrus fruit left after the holidays and these needed to be used. I peeled most of the fruit with a sharp knife and sliced the flesh so it was chunky.GrapefruitBlood OrangesClementinesNavel OrangesLimeAvocadoCeleryRed OnionsBalsamic VinegarExtra Virgin Olive OilSaltThe balsamic vinegar does

Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05095316977458023830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029305206656673370.post-56651612019607101962009-11-14T17:44:00.003-05:002009-11-14T17:50:03.003-05:00

I've been enjoying using my new "stick" blender to puree soups right in the cooking pot. I have a Cuisinart Smart Stick and it does a great job. You are supposed to blend for only 55 seconds but that's enough time to get the job done.Saute diced onions in butter or coconut oil.Peel and cube pumpkin and add to pan.Add one can of regular coconut milk and cook until soft. If you need more liquid,

Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05095316977458023830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029305206656673370.post-794377221436858882009-07-29T21:16:00.002-04:002009-07-29T21:24:35.202-04:00

I used my crock pot to cook the potatoes in my hot kitchen. I find the crock pot to add less heat to my surroundings during the summer, plus to can use it anywhere.Wash potatoes and dryPlace in the crock pot but don't add water. I actually cooked red beets at the same time with no blending of flavors or color.Roast them using medium heat for 4 hours.Open the lid and let them cool. I was able to

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These green beans are dressed in a soy and sesame sauce that makes a nice change from my usual butter, garlic, and salt method of serving. The Oriental beans are very nice cold or room temperature and would be good for a picnic.Green Beans trimmed and cut and steamed or cooked and drainedCarrots slivered for color-I used lacto-fermented carrotsOnions cut how you likeToss with this dressing:

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I've been experimenting with nixtamalized corn in various dishes. The latest is spoon bread using the blender method.In blender place:1 1/2 C. nixtamalized corn. I soak the corn for 2 days rather than 4 hours.2 C. MilkBlend this until corn is smooth and add:1 C. Milk (total milk is 3 C.)1 1/2 t. baking powder2 T. Butter (I didn't even need to melt this)3 Eggs3/4 t. salt-unrefined sea saltBake in

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I found squid tentacles in the frozen section of our Asian store. I used them to make a tomato based chowder which we found to be extra delicious.Butter and coconut oil to saute:OnionsAdd and simmer until tender:Chicken brothPotatoes dicedCarrots dicedBay leafGarlic cloves, cut upAdd:Tomato pasteTentacles, cut upSimmer for a few minutes after you add the seafood. It doesn't take much to cook

Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05095316977458023830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029305206656673370.post-68794551358204832022009-07-15T19:52:00.003-04:002009-07-15T20:00:08.457-04:00

I had heard about roasting potatoes in the crock-pot, so I tried it today with red beets. I washed and cut the tops from the beets to 1" from the root. I did not cut into the flesh at all and left the "tails" on. I put them in the crock-pot set at medium for 3 1/2 hours. I turned off the pot at that point and took off the lid and let them cool. It was very easy to peel them.Cubed beetsDiced

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When I make my Breakfast Quiche Casserole, I sometimes use spinach for the first layer to make a lower carb. version. Tonight I used onion tops and they are just wonderful.Melt 4 T butter in large glass casserole dish in the oven set to 350 degrees.Chop green onion tops. I had lots from the onions I bought last week at the farmer's market. I sometimes throw these away, but no longer.Pull out the

Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05095316977458023830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029305206656673370.post-84237293838469358192009-05-18T18:46:00.002-04:002009-05-18T18:56:55.916-04:00

A favorite meal, especially for work lunches (thermos food) is Hoppin John. I make my own version which uses foods I always have on hand.Bacon, chopped and sauteed withOnion, choppedCelery, choppedCarrots, cubedCooked black eyed peas using the overnight soaking method, then drained.2 Bay leavesGarlic, plenty of clovesBone Broth that I usually have cooking on the stove. It doesn't seem to matter

Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05095316977458023830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029305206656673370.post-48324879896734614692009-05-11T17:57:00.002-04:002009-05-11T18:16:03.543-04:00

I love cassoulet. After I read Julia Child's recipe, I was delighted to learn all about it. Though inspirational, I've never made her recipe because it's so involved. I tasted two authentic cassoulets in France and both were hearty, plain, and delicious. I developed an everyday version that uses simple ingredients.Soak 2 lb.s Great Northern beans in warm water with whey or lemon juice. Leave

Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05095316977458023830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029305206656673370.post-24648760118606469232009-05-08T19:41:00.003-04:002009-05-08T19:47:00.762-04:00

Check out this link to find out what the city of Lyon is scheduling for their children's school lunches.

Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05095316977458023830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029305206656673370.post-92002679142659884122009-05-08T19:30:00.004-04:002009-05-08T19:41:41.188-04:00

I cooked some lentils in my crock-pot after soaking them overnight to remove the phytates. I drained them well and added:Olive OilLemon-juice of oneSea SaltSpring OnionsLacto-fermented carrots, choppedAs a side, I cooked some dry land cress like this:Saute 2 strips of nitrate-free baconToss into pan, 2 heads of chopped dry-land cress (I got this at the farmer's market)Saute the cress until limp

Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05095316977458023830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029305206656673370.post-88761229718886400772009-05-01T19:01:00.004-04:002009-05-01T19:23:32.340-04:00

I found a way to make fried rice that I love.I make it in my large iron skillet starting with some good lard, sausage fat, or bacon and the fat.I use brown rice that has been soaked and cooked and can be leftover.Fry bacon pieces and leave that fat in the skillet. While that is frying, prepare vegetables and other ingredients in separate small containers.Sesame seedsOnions sliced or dicedGarlic

Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05095316977458023830noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029305206656673370.post-82587877570687997812009-04-02T19:01:00.007-04:002011-02-07T08:49:56.105-05:00

Kimi at The Nourishing Gourmet posted the most wonderful biscuit recipe. We have been yearning for a good scone since we gave up white flour and this is it. Since we eat dairy, I used butter cut into the flour and kefir for the acid liquid. I inadvertently used a 400 degree oven and baked them for 15 minutes. They were perfect. I've not tried the hotter oven myself. I also added currants at

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Update: I am not getting the same results with this recipe each time. The blended grain idea seems to be useful, but the amount of white flour is turning out to be more like half of the recipe. 4-11-09Help me with this method. Would you try this experiment?You can grind your own wheat berries in your blender to make this "compromise" loaf of bread. It uses sourdough for the acid medium to

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Oat Groats I love gravy. I am also tired of soup at the moment. It doesn't last long, but it happens sometimes. So I decided to make gravy because I can never get enough.Grind Oat Groats in a food mill and mix with water and whey to make a slurry.Or put 1 C. groats in blender and add 1 C. water plus whey, blending for three minutes, drizzling in water to maintain a vortex.I use about 2 T.

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I've been having such fun with Sue Gregg's Blender pancake recipe. I tried it with whole corn kernels that I nixtamalized, washed, and then ground in my blender.1 1/2 C. Nixtamalized whole corn1 Egg1 1/2 T Olive Oil1+ C. water drizzled in to make a vortexBlend 3 minutes on high beginning by pulsing.Using a funnel in the top of my blender, I added:1/2 t. Soda1/2 t. Baking Powder3/4 t. SaltBlend

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I love Sue Gregg's Blender Pancake recipe. It's the perfect blend of traditional cooking and technology. Her website has many variations listed and if you are overwhelmed with the information, I've extracted a simple recipe.Night before you serve pancakes:1 C. mixed whole grains (not flour), put in blender and add,1 C Yogurt, Kefir, or Buttermilk.Blend 3 minutes on high and maintain a VORTEX by

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Onions sauteed in Coconut OilCeleryCarrotsPotatoes, dicedCurry powderGinger, fresh gratedGarlicSaltChicken brothCoconut milk-not low fatFish cut into cubes and added at the end of cooking.This chowder has lots of superfood ingredients. Coconut Oil, Turmeric (in the curry), Garlic, Chicken broth, and Coconut milk. All in one dish!I served it with croutons made from sourdough "brick" bread tossed

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Using Sue Gregg's Blender Pancake recipe. I like this mix of whole grains:2 parts Kamut2 parts brown rice2 parts buckwheat2 parts oat groats1 part rye berriesThese can be changed at whim from what I can deduce. You can go gluten-free easily and maintain excellent flavor and texture. This is a pretty amazing recipe. One of those better than could be imagined. Making pancakes from this is unlike

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Sweet Potatoes - wash, dry, peel and save the peelings.Apples- peel and slice applesSausage-Fry and crumble.Toss Sweet Potatoes and Apples with cinnamon, salt, and pepper.Put in oven proof lidded casserole and put sausage on top.Add chicken broth or water to come up 1/4 of the ingredients.Cover and bake for 1 hour. Best served after cooling slightly.Green Beans with garlic and butter on the

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*I used nixtamalized corn to make polenta without a grinder or mortar and pestle. I followed the method posted at Mother Earth News.I put the corn in my blender with water. I was able to blend the corn to a nice consistency maintaining a vortex (by drizzling in water) while blending for 3 minutes. This is similar in method to making Sue Gregg's blender pancakes from whole grains. I then added

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The texture of the meat is on the dry side (in a good way) and the potatoes roast on top and get crispy. It reminds me of sloppy joes except with Indian spices2 medium onions chopped and sauteed in4 T Butter1 lb. hamburger or cut up beef sauteed with butter and onionsSpices:1 T Curry Powder1 t. Turmeric1 t. Salt1 t. Thyme1 t. Red pepper flakes4 Cloves garlic chopped and added with spices.Stir

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This smoothie recipe is adaptable to whatever you have or want to include, such as supplements but not Cod Liver Oil obviously. For 1 Q. smoothies use approximately:In blender pour 2 cups kefir or yogurt2 egg yolks from pastured eggs1/4 cup heavy raw cream or more1/4 t. unrefined sea salt2 T. coconut oil-can be hard or liquidBanana-can be frozen in chunksBlueberries that are frozen-maybe 1 1/2 C.

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ZucchiniSweet PotatoesRed OnionsCarrotsParsnipsRed PeppersAny other vegetables you like-----------------------------------------------Peel and wash appropriately. Cut into 3/8" slices and combine in a large bowl. Drizzle in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and add minced garlic and a little fresh rosemary or dried. Toss the vegetables and then add unrefined sea salt and coarse ground pepper. Once you add

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RCLMarch 22, 1929 - February 2, 2009Beloved by many

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In a large bowl: 1 t. salt 7 c. shredded potatoes 1 onion shredded 1/2 c. butter melted and tossed with the potatoes Press into large glass baking dish and bake at 400 for 1/2 hour. Meanwhile prepare: 2 lb. sausage fried and crumbled and set aside 4 c. shredded cheese Whisk in the same bowl: 12 eggs (3 c.) 3 c. milk or Chicken Broth (Updated 1-26-11) 1/4 t. pepper When potatoes are baked,

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First, check to see if your blender blades screw onto a standard mason jar. If it does, you make this without much clean-up.I use a 12oz. mason jar, but a pint would be fine too.....into the jar add:1 clove garlic, peeled1 egg yolk, free range3 T Lemon juice, fresh2 t. Dijon style mustard, I don't bother to measure this1/2 C. Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 T coarse ground pepper1/2 C. grated fresh

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I like this way to make yogurt:Buy yogurt to use for culture. I like Seven Stars or Fage.Freeze in ice cube trays filling each hole half full. (Store in freezer) It doesn't take much at all to culture a quart.I have a small “Playmate” cooler that holds two wide mouth quart jars.I measure out two quarts of organic, raw milk into my saucepan and heat it to 180 degrees (I like thicker yogurt, so I

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In a large bowl toss ingredients in fat:Potatoes cubedRutabaga peeled and cubedSausage fat meltedSea Salt-(Real Salt)Pour into roasting pan with:Sausage links-pastured, cut upRoast in a 400 degree oven until browned.Served with:Steamed red cabbage and a dressing made fromVinegar, sucanat, butter, and sea salt.Steamed Swiss Chard with butter and salt.A small scoop of sauerkraut for the

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I prefer coconut bars over melting coconut oil in tea.Gently melt:1 C. Butter-raw spring butter is the best2 C. Coconut oil-unrefined, I like Green PasturesAdd:3 C. Coconut, dried and shredded1 C. Nuts, chopped1/2 C. Prunes, cut up1/2 C. Apricots cut up1/4 C. Peanut Butter2 T. Really Raw Honey1/4 t. Real saltAdd anything else you'd like to eat on a daily basis like sour cherries or a lot more

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Back to Kelly:http://kellythekitchenkop.comToday I braved eating organ meats. I ground a 3 1/4 lb. grassfed beef heart and added 1/2 lb. of goat liver. I mixed it together and to sample the flavor, I heated my iron griddle with bacon fat and fried a tablespoon of the mixture. I took another tablespoon of the mixture and added ground bacon, and the third taste was the meat mixed with salt and

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1 Onion, chopped1/2 Red Pepper diced1/2 C. celery diced1/4 lb. Bacon, no nitrates, cut up3 Carrots, cubed2 Potatoes, cubed4 Small cans of chopped clams2 Chicken breast halves, raw, and cubedFrozen cornChicken brothMilkSea SaltRoux from butter and white flour or sprouted wheat flour or what you like.Serve with Angostura bitters sprinkled on top.This is a creamy, thickened, milk based soup that

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