As long as there are fresh veggies in the Fridge, dinner is not far ...
Tonight - a quick improv with whatever we had on hand:
Spelt tortillas in the fridge
Asparagus of the thick kind
Green Garlic
Shallots,
Poblano peppers
Grated Gruyere in the freezer
Vegannaise
and some Garlic Spice mix
So I put those together:
Sauteed Shallots and Green Garlic
Added some Poblano
Added the Asparagus in pieces
Sprinkled it with some Garlic Spice,
Covered it and let it cook on low for a while
Spread Vegannaise on the Tortillas
Sprinkled them with more Garlic Spice
Added a just a touch of cheese (for those who don't believe it's good without cheese)
Filled them with the Asparagus mix/Folded them and Cooked them briefly on each side in the frying pan.
Voila!
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Friday, May 30, 2014
To Market, To Market... Again:)
Oh, the anticipation all winter long...
The countdown to starting date.
The excitement of the first morning...
What am I talking about? The local Farmer's Market, of course:).
What a delight. A few stalls with fresh, local produce. They look like veggies and fruits. They smell like vegetables and fruits. They are picked the night before. Can you beat that?
Even this early in the season, there is a thrill.
I kind of cheated this time and went to another market on Saturday. It was a thrill to acquire things like organic amber turnips, wild leeks (also known as ramps)...
Then, today, was the first day of our local market.
I did not really know what to expect as our growing season was a bit delayed by the long cold winter and unseasonable temperatures in the spring.
However, there were gorgeous, huge bunches of asparagus, green garlic, hot house peppers, tomatoes,
fresh kale, lots of beautiful potted herbs... So I shopped. Then I came home and inspired by the freshness, I cooked. I felt like a painter must feel every time he stands in front of a blank canvas...
I cooked a White bean soup with the kale, using Fire Roasted tomatoes, a potato, a couple of Heirloom Carrots (from Saturday's market) and the gorgeous fresh green garlic. (one whole piece!) I added some Tuscan Seasoning. Lovely:)
I cooked a giant pot of Asparagus Soup. I froze it for those days when we can no longer get fresh (local) Asparagus.
Can't wait till next Thursday!
The countdown to starting date.
The excitement of the first morning...
What a delight. A few stalls with fresh, local produce. They look like veggies and fruits. They smell like vegetables and fruits. They are picked the night before. Can you beat that?
Even this early in the season, there is a thrill.
I kind of cheated this time and went to another market on Saturday. It was a thrill to acquire things like organic amber turnips, wild leeks (also known as ramps)...
Then, today, was the first day of our local market.
I did not really know what to expect as our growing season was a bit delayed by the long cold winter and unseasonable temperatures in the spring.
However, there were gorgeous, huge bunches of asparagus, green garlic, hot house peppers, tomatoes,
fresh kale, lots of beautiful potted herbs... So I shopped. Then I came home and inspired by the freshness, I cooked. I felt like a painter must feel every time he stands in front of a blank canvas...
I cooked a White bean soup with the kale, using Fire Roasted tomatoes, a potato, a couple of Heirloom Carrots (from Saturday's market) and the gorgeous fresh green garlic. (one whole piece!) I added some Tuscan Seasoning. Lovely:)
I cooked a giant pot of Asparagus Soup. I froze it for those days when we can no longer get fresh (local) Asparagus.
Can't wait till next Thursday!
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Amazing Detox-friendly Ice Cream
This is not a recipe. I can't really give quantities. I use a Magic Bullet for smoothies and have discovered that when I add too little liquid (usually non-dairy milk) to my fruits, I get a nice creamy consistency. Sometimes I have Mango Ice cream, other times Banana Ice cream.
Later, I found out on the internet that you can turn your Banana Ice cream into a lovely Chocolate Ice cream by adding Cacao to it. Delicious!
Then, just because I have to have the "last word" :), I added Shredded Coconuts to the above. Very good.
Still feeling creative, I topped the Ice Cream with frozen Sour Cherry pieces. Now you're talking!
What a dessert! Who needs sugar?
Later, I found out on the internet that you can turn your Banana Ice cream into a lovely Chocolate Ice cream by adding Cacao to it. Delicious!
Then, just because I have to have the "last word" :), I added Shredded Coconuts to the above. Very good.
Still feeling creative, I topped the Ice Cream with frozen Sour Cherry pieces. Now you're talking!
What a dessert! Who needs sugar?
Friday, January 17, 2014
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Happy New Year
It is time, once more, to get in shape for the summer.
:)
It is not a weight-issue. It is simply a predictable pattern:
fall/early winter translate into comfort foods. Make that too many comfort foods.
Holidays mean LOTS of treats, desserts, etc.
January brings a desire to do better, to improve, etc.
It's that time again. I am actually looking forward to a detox. (Starting on the 12th)
Why I rushed here to post after a prolonged absence was the discovery of delicious greens.
(This is the time I start craving greens like crazy)
Swiss Chard
1 bunch chard chopped small (leaves and stems)
1 onion sliced thin
a few garlic cloves
EVOO
S&P
(cheese - optional)
Preheat oven @350
Mix veggies with oil, S&P - bake for 15 min.
Add another TBSP oil - bake for anothe 15 min. (until chards are done, onions and garlic have attractive colour) Serve with or without cheese. Very delicious.:)
:)
It is not a weight-issue. It is simply a predictable pattern:
fall/early winter translate into comfort foods. Make that too many comfort foods.
Holidays mean LOTS of treats, desserts, etc.
January brings a desire to do better, to improve, etc.
It's that time again. I am actually looking forward to a detox. (Starting on the 12th)
Why I rushed here to post after a prolonged absence was the discovery of delicious greens.
(This is the time I start craving greens like crazy)
Swiss Chard
1 bunch chard chopped small (leaves and stems)
1 onion sliced thin
a few garlic cloves
EVOO
S&P
(cheese - optional)
Preheat oven @350
Mix veggies with oil, S&P - bake for 15 min.
Add another TBSP oil - bake for anothe 15 min. (until chards are done, onions and garlic have attractive colour) Serve with or without cheese. Very delicious.:)
Sunday, December 15, 2013
A New Recipe is Born
Created by necessity, craving and curiosity.
Necessity : a need to use up whey left over from making yogurt cheese the other day.
Craving: for something ginger-y.
Curiosity: to see whether combining a couple of recipes would work.
And, thus my Ginger Oatmeal Whey Pancake Recipe is born.
(Inspired by Mollie Katzen's Gingerbread Pancake and Martha Rose Shulman's Oatmeal Buttermilk Blueberry Pancake)
Ingredients:
1/2 cup of oats
1/2 cup milk (it can be non-dairy)
1 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
1/2 cup Unbleached All Purpose Flour
2 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger (I'd make it with 1 tsp next time)
1/2 tsp allspice
2 eggs,
1 cup whey
1/2 cup buttermilk
(or omit whey and replace with 1 1/2 cup buttermilk)
3 TBS canola oil
crystallized ginger pieces chopped into tiny bits
1. Mix oats w milk - set aside
2. Combine dry ingredients
3. Beat eggs with buttermilk, whey and oil
4. Add dry ing. to egg mixture
5. Fold in Oats
6. Let it rest in fridge for and hour or overnight.
Add ginger pieces as you are making the individual pancakes.
Now, these were so good that I had to sit down to post the recipe - I don't want to forget the details.
Necessity : a need to use up whey left over from making yogurt cheese the other day.
Craving: for something ginger-y.
Curiosity: to see whether combining a couple of recipes would work.
And, thus my Ginger Oatmeal Whey Pancake Recipe is born.
(Inspired by Mollie Katzen's Gingerbread Pancake and Martha Rose Shulman's Oatmeal Buttermilk Blueberry Pancake)
Ingredients:
1/2 cup of oats
1/2 cup milk (it can be non-dairy)
1 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
1/2 cup Unbleached All Purpose Flour
2 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger (I'd make it with 1 tsp next time)
1/2 tsp allspice
2 eggs,
1 cup whey
1/2 cup buttermilk
(or omit whey and replace with 1 1/2 cup buttermilk)
3 TBS canola oil
crystallized ginger pieces chopped into tiny bits
1. Mix oats w milk - set aside
2. Combine dry ingredients
3. Beat eggs with buttermilk, whey and oil
4. Add dry ing. to egg mixture
5. Fold in Oats
6. Let it rest in fridge for and hour or overnight.
Add ginger pieces as you are making the individual pancakes.
Now, these were so good that I had to sit down to post the recipe - I don't want to forget the details.
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Nature walk - good for the soul
This post is dedicated to my cyber-friend, "jehanne" :)
This was a very early morning.... Our hike started at 5 a.m. through fields, forests... As I set up my camera by the lake, the earlier greys gave way to warmer colours. The mist glowed in the amber rays of the sun. Weeds, flowers glistened. The dew seemed like tiny jewels on their surfaces...
I only had a couple of hours sleep the night before but came away feeling refreshed, happy.
In earlier posts I talked about Nature Appreciation. It was a very important point in Blissology.
I am fully convinced that it is.
We need so much more of it in our lives. This walk was not unlike yoga, in the sense of "being there". Within the first few moments I forgot about everything, only the "moment" mattered.
(Numerous mosquitoes made sure that I stayed focused on the moment :) )
A hike like this is a great tool for stress release.
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| Dawn with mist over the lake My photo does not do it justice... |
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| Dew |
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| Two friends |
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| Mist |
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| Jewels in the sunlight |
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| Little snail |
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