Saturday morning, just before our supper party by the river, we packed a picnic basket, an old patchwork quilt and the kid in the car and set out on the long dirt road that connects our high alpine valley to Colorado’s western slope. It’s a long drive, but when the wildflowers bloom in July and again [...]
A Recipe: Homemade Horseradish
July 6, 2010 By 15 Comments
Homemade horseradish found its way to our table this week, and it’s hot – painfully hot, pleasurably hot, perfectly hot. When fresh horseradish root appears at market, which is rarely, I fight my way to it – elbowing into the stand before the other Weston A Price Foundation and fermentation enthusiasts in my community can [...]
A Recipe: Shrimp Salad with Dill Mayonnaise
June 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Shrimp Salad has become one of our favorite treats this summer. The sweet shrimp combine beautifully with the bright flavors of lemon, dill and the creaminess of a good homemade mayonnaise. It easy to bring on picnics, to concerts in the park or to serve as a light lunch or supper. Most importantly, however, is [...]
Wasabi Mayonnaise
May 9, 2009 By 9 Comments
Fresh, homemade mayonnaise is a real treat and, when made with good quality ingredients, it can be deeply nourishing. Unrefined, extra virgin olive oil provides vitamin E and monounsaturated fats while the addition of raw, pastured egg yolk provides omega-3 fatty acids, lecithin and enzymes. This recipe makes approximately 1 cup of wasabi mayonnaise. [...]
Fil Mjolk Ranch Dressing
February 8, 2008 By Leave a Comment
From time to time, I get tired of vinaigrettes and want something more substantial in a dressing. This Ranch Dressing based on Fil Mjolk a Scandinavian cultured dairy food which you can buy online at Cultures for Health or swap by visiting the Cultures & Starters exchange. The dressing is flavorful and [...]
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