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A Nourishing Menu for Mother’s Day

May 6, 2010 By jenny Leave a Comment

Real food and nourishment is a gift, and on Mother’s Day one of the greatest gifts a mom can receive is a home-cooked meal prepared for her by her husband and children. I’ve picked three of my favorite and easiest breakfast recipes for this simple and elegant Mother’s Day brunch menu. So print this post [...]

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Sourdough French Toast with Maple and Cinnamon

April 27, 2010 By jenny 16 Comments

This version of french toast makes use of sourdough bread with its wonderful and rich tartness, pairing it against a sweetness provided by maple syrup. I find that grade B maple syrup offers a more complex flavor for a better price than grade A maple syrup, and recommend it in this and in other recipes (mmm … sprouted spelt shortbread.) Of course, one could omit maple syrup entirely from this recipe and serve it unsweetened, perhaps paired only with fruit and fresh cream for an equally charming breakfast.

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Maple-glazed Root Vegetables

December 18, 2009 By jenny 8 Comments

Maple-glazed root vegetables, slightly sweet, and a charming accompaniment to winter time suppers, satisfy and nourish. In our home we love to combine fresh, crisp and local carrots and parsnips with clarified butter and organic, grade B maple syrup for a nourishing side. Well-suited to lamb and pork, this side dish is easily prepared and [...]

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Maple-glazed Parsnips

January 10, 2009 By jenny Leave a Comment

I love parsnips. They’re a wonderful comfort food for winter time. They’re also rich in vitamins including and minerals including folic acid and potassium. To make maple-glazed parsnips, you’ll need: 1 lb Organic Parsnips, Peeled and Sliced Thin 2 Tablespoons Ghee from Grass-fed Cows ¼ C Organic, Grade-B Maple Syrup Pinch of Sea [...]

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Sprouted Spelt & Maple Shortbread

December 26, 2008 By jenny Leave a Comment

This shortbread is slightly sweet–and simple to make featuring only a handful of ingredients. Incorporating sprouted, whole grain flour helps to increase the nutritive value and the digestibility of the sweet. As with all sweets, it’s best eaten in moderation and for special occasions only. You’ll need: 2 Cups Organic, Sprouted Whole Grain [...]

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Maple Pecan Pie

November 30, 2008 By jenny 5 Comments

Pecan pie is my all-time favorite pie. There’s something so delightful about the sweet custard-like filling topped generously with nuts. But, most pecan pies are made using high fructose corn syrup (and you all know how I feel about that crap!) which unnerves me. So, I’ve made this pie a touch more [...]

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