Cannellini Beans are medium size white beans mostly used in Italian cooking. They have a mild flavor, and smooth texture making them perfect for pairing with garlic and olive oil. In this batch of beans I added Gouda cheese, which was a great match! Gouda cheese has such a lovely flavor; it is always good [...]
Archive for April, 2008
Gouda and Cannellini Beans
Posted in Uncategorized on April 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Apples and Oats…and Horses
Posted in Uncategorized on April 24, 2008 | 1 Comment »
As a Washington State native, the simple apple is, to me, more than just a delicious piece of fruit, but a nostalgic symbol of the good old days. The sweet aroma of a ripe apple is the quickest transportation to my childhood. It brings me to crisp fall days spent on beautiful San Juan Island [...]
Buttery Lemon Millet
Posted in Food on April 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I am very fortunate to have a lemon tree producing lovely, plump, almost sweet lemons right now in the back yard of where I am staying. The other night I just randomly put things together that sounded good at the moment, and came up with a few good ideas using these beautiful lemons.
Agave nectar [...]
Jicama and Cucumber
Posted in Food, salad on April 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is one of my favorite recipes because, if it is made with pretty fresh ingredients, it is crunchy, flavorful, easy to make, affordable, and a cleansing food. When I make this recipe, I like to have it in the morning as an alternative to the usually breakfast options. It is easier for the body [...]
Chocolate Cake with Pumpkin
Posted in Food, chocolate cake on April 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This recipe is the “healthy” rendition of a favorite pumpkin cake recipe my mother has used for years. It has whole wheat flour instead of white, and the sugar is substituted with a small amount of unrefined cane juice (sucanat). You can adjust the sweetness to your personal preference, but don’t be afraid to try [...]
