Baked oatmeal – a staple in our home on the weekends – nourishes our family, providing a much-loved alternative to soaked oatmeal porridge. When my father, a man who rarely enjoys a home-cooked meal, comes to visit there is, inevitably, one imperative dish on the menu: baked oatmeal – all the better when it’s dotted [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Lox & Scallion Scrambled Eggs with Herbs
January 18, 2009 By 3 Comments
This is one of our favorite breakfast dishes. Use wholesome ingredients: pastured eggs, wild salmon, organic vegetables and herbs. The best ingredients yield not only the the best-tasting results, but also the most nutrient-dense. Pastured eggs are naturally rich in vitamin A while wild salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which [...]
Mixed Potato Salad with Mizuna & Sundried Tomatoes
June 1, 2008 By 3 Comments
This is an easy-to-assemble potato salad that’s a far cry from the yellow glump sold in stores. It takes advantage of multiple varieties of potatoes (I used Yukon Gold, Purple Majesty and variety of Fingerling Potatoes), the Asian green mizuna as well as sundried tomatoes and New Mexico chilies (FKA Anaheim Chilies). The [...]
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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