Raw and I were never exclusive. In fact, a friend of mine in Peru would say there's no need. We're wired to polygamy and monogamy is learned. I've also heard that pheromones make us calm so that we simmer down when we're around someone we're attracted to, making us less likely … [Read more...] about Juicing with Greens and Cheating on Raw: Apple, lychee, kale, quince, peach, spirulina
Fruit
Successful Strawberry Jam Canning Class
Thanks to the participants in my canning class who'd learned to make strawberry jam yesterday. It was a relaxing few hours of learning about safe canning techniques, stirring, tasting, adjusting and not dropping hot bottles of jam on the floor. Instead of doing a traditional … [Read more...] about Successful Strawberry Jam Canning Class
Red Cabbage Salad with Apple and Toasted Cashews (aka “tasty kraut for cheaters”)
Cabbage gets a bad rap. Sure, nothing smells like cabbage. Maybe smelly shoes. But there's a trick to making it delicious. Actually, there are two. First, massage it with salt. Or, second, roast it. Sounds weird to roast cabbage, right? It's not. It's a one roasting pan wonder. … [Read more...] about Red Cabbage Salad with Apple and Toasted Cashews (aka “tasty kraut for cheaters”)
Mazamorra Morada – Purple Corn and Pineapple Pudding
This one is a little tough to make in North America, what with our lack of purple Peruvian corn. In Peru, however, it's one almost every restaurant's dessert menu. It's a thick pudding made from boiled down corn and pineapple husks with tons of dried and fresh fruit, sugar, and … [Read more...] about Mazamorra Morada – Purple Corn and Pineapple Pudding
In a Country Without Pennies What Happens to the Penny Pinchers? (Plus “Thrifty savoury pineapple bread”.)
Canada really pulled the rug out from under me this time. I go away for two months and when I come back suddenly we're not using pennies anymore. They up and decided that pennies won't be a valid form of currency and if you don't want to hold on to your now worthless pieces of … [Read more...] about In a Country Without Pennies What Happens to the Penny Pinchers? (Plus “Thrifty savoury pineapple bread”.)
Warm Carrot, Orange and Endive Salad with Toasted Coriander
This is a simple salad that looks awfully fancy. Taking the extra few minutes to toast and grind the coriander seeds is the secret to being a fake gourmet. And if you're going to grind the coriander seeds you may as well grind the black peppercorns while you're at it. Can't find … [Read more...] about Warm Carrot, Orange and Endive Salad with Toasted Coriander
Flambéed Plantains and Figs with Rum and Cinnamon
I met an Australian surfer in Lima at The House Project. He hit the water morning and evening almost every day for the three weeks or so that I knew him. We never really had a conversation until I saw him carrying a bottle of rum and a lighter. That wasn't so unusual, but then I … [Read more...] about Flambéed Plantains and Figs with Rum and Cinnamon
Home, and Stuffed Caihua with Huacatay Sauce
There are a handful of things that feel strange after leaving Peru yesterday. 1. Drinking from a water fountain 2. Throwing toilet paper in the toilet 3. Having hot water come from a tap 4. Turning on the heat 5. Seeing a mango on my kitchen counter 6. Worrying about unwashed … [Read more...] about Home, and Stuffed Caihua with Huacatay Sauce
Ancho Chili Pepper and Lime Exotic Fruit Salad (and Margaritas!)
Ancho Chili Pepper and Lime-Spiced Exotic Fruit Salad You're probably thinking, lime and chili and salt on fruit? All I'll say is try it, and then tell me all of Mexico is wrong. Also feel free to use other fruit. Newfoundland is not so exotic. Papaya, cherimoya, star fruit, … [Read more...] about Ancho Chili Pepper and Lime Exotic Fruit Salad (and Margaritas!)
To Fields of Lucuma
I received an invitation today to heaven. My heaven - one coated in maple syrup mixed with roasted sweet potatoes. My heaven is creamy like avocado and rich like butterscotch, but dairy-free, like chicken soup for the lactose intolerant soul. The producer of organic lucuma … [Read more...] about To Fields of Lucuma