I have news for you……salad is exciting! Did I just say that? Growing up I had an incredibly bad attitude towards salads. Unless they were slathered with heavy dressings and toppings that masked the flavor of the vegetables themselves all I could think about was getting through it as quickly as possible so I could indulge in the “good stuff” (usually dessert). What I didn’t realize then was that it wasn’t the salad itself that was the problem; it was what I put into it (and yes, my attitude needed some help too). Salad, any salad, can only be as exciting as the ingredients you use. I know this may […]
Cauliflower Flat Bread Pizza
This incredible pizza was a work in progress for quite a while. I had wanted to make a soft flat bread pizza crust and thought cauliflower would be perfect for it. I was intrigued by the idea of using a vegetable I normally didn’t like (yes, I know it’s so wrong to dislike cauliflower) and turning it into a dish I would absolutely love. Funny, how vague ideas can turn into scrumptious reality Rosemary Cheese Crackers with Oregano Hemp Dip. I found plenty of cauliflower pizza crust recipes but they all included eggs and/or grains which wouldn’t work for me. I also wanted to dehydrate my crust instead of baking it […]
Mulsum – Spiced Honey Wine
I first made this wonderful drink about 13 years ago when I wanted to re-create a very old recipe called Mulsum. Mulsum or honey wine (also sometimes called mead) is an archaic recipe. In fact, it’s the oldest alcoholic drink in the world. The process of making Mulsum dates back thousands of years. It’s traveled many roads since, but hasn’t changed much. Each culture since ancient times seemed to embrace the simple and rustic nature of this drink, adding their own special touches yet keeping the authentic characteristics intact. For this recipe, I was inspired by the popular Mulsum that was served in the ancient Roman world. History aside, it’s one fabulous drink. In the […]
Pistachio Honey Superfood Tonic
“Tonic” by definition is “a medicinal substance taken to give a feeling of vigor or well-being” I first formulated this drink when both myself and hubby were feeling a little under the weather one day. It does happen around here sometimes even though we are usually pretty good to ourselves. Skipping breakfast two days in a row didn’t help. I knew I needed a healthy dose of fats, spices, Chinese herbs, and a few super foods. A large bag of gorgeous green pistachios caught my eye and I knew they had to be included. I’ve used pistachios in so many recipes Cultured Pistachio Hummus but never considered them drink material before. Pistachios, you were destined to […]