Apparently I inherited my Mother's love of beets, where as no one else in my family loves them. They don't dislike them, but nor do they get excited when I announce "Ooh, let's have Borscht!" or "Mmmmm! Beets and Farro? Delicious!" So I figure I will be eating both jars of my refrigerator pickled beets by myself. My Mom… Continue reading Sweet Pickled Ice Chest Beets
Month: January 2013
Cold-Fighting Smoothies
Kirk asked if I might make him a smoothie over the weekend, to help fight our sore throats and a general run-down feeling. Which had come from the toddler and baby both getting a horrible head cold/virus (from the gym's daycare...sigh), and then sneezing/coughing on us for days. Something cold and full of Vitamin C seemed perfect.… Continue reading Cold-Fighting Smoothies
Raw Dessert: Avocado Cheesecake
Last week I was lured by a bag of large avocados at Costco, each one came out to $1, which is what the small Hass ones sell for on sale in town. I let two ripen on the counter and thought up ideas to use them in. Having seen a Pin for a raw avo cheesecake, I… Continue reading Raw Dessert: Avocado Cheesecake
Raw Chocolate Mousse
I was inspired by a recipe I saw on Goodveg for a raw cake, and used her raw mousse to make an indulgent pudding. The longer you run the blender, the more air is worked in as well. Raw Chocolate Mousse Ingredients: 1½ cups raw cashews, soaked in filtered water overnight and drained 1¼… Continue reading Raw Chocolate Mousse