Chocolate mint mousse- bittersweet and addictive – makes for a tasty summer treat. The kind of treat that’ll make you forget your manners and start licking every last touch of the chocolate minty goodness from your fingertips. Desserts don’t find their way to our supper table too often – aside from fresh [...]
Coconut Citrus Madeleines
May 2, 2009 By 15 Comments
Citrus Coconut Madeleines are one of our favorite treats: slightly sweet and flavored with lemon, orange and vanilla. In keeping with my recent post on why you should go grain-free, I’m sharing a tried-and-true, never-fail and cherished recipe: citrus coconut madeleines. I first fell in love with madeleines in a high school French [...]
10 Nutritional Powerhouses that Won't Break the Bank
March 25, 2009 By 21 Comments
Counting your pennies? Trying to feed your family in an economic slump and every single dime counts? In no particular order, here’s my top ten nutritional powerhouses that won’t break the bank. Believe me: they’ve made a steady and regular appearance at our table the last few weeks. 1. Eggs from Pasture-fed [...]
Really Raw Ice Cream with Wildflower Honey & Blackberries
March 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
In the spring and summer months, when cows are grazing on fresh, green grass raw ice cream is a staple in our home. Unlike conventional, cloyingly sweet ice creams, this ice cream is milder in is sweetness which allows you to more fully appreciate the flavor of fresh, raw cream and milk. To make [...]
Honey Custard
February 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I love custard, but learning to make it well has proven challenging. This custard is slightly sweet thanks to the addition of a small amount of honey. The nutrients in custard are maximized by the use of eggs from pastured hens and unhomogenized milk from grass-fed cows. This custard makes enough for eight generous [...]
Classic Hollandaise Sauce
January 18, 2009 By 5 Comments
I’m trying to serve more sauces as they can truly enhance a meal. This sauce–classic hollandaise–is one that is making it to our table more and more frequently. Rich with butter and egg yolks, the sauce is dense with wholesome fats and micronutrients. Make sure to use quality ingredients like eggs from [...]
Herb Baked Eggs
November 23, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Baked eggs are rustic, but elegant breakfast or brunch dish. They’re nutritious offering protein, essential fatty acids if you purchase pastured eggs, lecithin, riboflavin, phosphorus, vitamin B12 and selenium. The cost per serving of this lovely dish is only $0.86. To make herb baked eggs, you’ll need: Organic Butter from Grass-fed Cows 2 Pastured [...]
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