30 Mar ’12
by vicky
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Peas are so good fresh from the pod. Unfortunately, they are often left too long before they are picked and become tasteless little balls of starch. So before you buy a whole bag of them, open one up and try … Continue reading
27 Mar ’12
by vicky
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Leftovers… some people hate them, some love them. For me, although I love having leftovers, I can never bare to serve them the next day as is. I just don’t like to serve the same things again, the same goes … Continue reading
24 Mar ’12
by vicky
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I sure am loving the spring weather here. It was 67 F today and it felt hot! What says “Spring” more than tulips?! The warm weather inspired me to make this lemon raspberry pie! When I was little I always … Continue reading
23 Mar ’12
by vicky
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Spring time is my favorite time of year! It makes me so happy to see the trees blossoming and the daffodils and tulips! This is my first spring in the UK. Previously I was in Victoria, BC and before that… … Continue reading
19 Mar ’12
by vicky
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Corn chowder is one of the ultimate comfort foods. I love it and it’s quite easy to make. I think what makes corn chowders so good is the combination of sweet and creamy (who doesn’t like that?). You can adapt … Continue reading
14 Mar ’12
by vicky
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Keeping with the green theme, today I have for you edamame mashed potatoes. Although some might think beans in mashed potatoes is a weird combination, white bean puree is delicious in mashed potatoes. You can add it instead of the … Continue reading
12 Mar ’12
by vicky
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Staying on the St Patrick’s Day theme, today I have another “green” recipe, a vegan shamrock shake. Not only is the shake healthy, it only requires a few ingredients and can be whipped up in less than five minutes. Here … Continue reading
9 Mar ’12
by vicky
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Here is my second “green” recipe for St Patrick’s Day (check out yesterday’s post for the first)! Today’s is Cucumber, Lemon Glow Water. I named it “glow water” not only because of the beautiful hue of the water, but because … Continue reading
8 Mar ’12
by vicky
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Take a long look…. what do you see? Blondies? Yes, but not just any blondies! What is particularly exciting about this recipe is that it is vegan, low fat, wheat free, nut free (without the optional almonds), dairy free, soy … Continue reading
2 Mar ’12
by vicky
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I was not sure if sauerkraut without salt would ferment properly. My mom informed me that when she tried it the whole batch became rotten and completely inedible. After reading other’s success with salt-less sauerkraut, I decided to try making … Continue reading