tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66454989474332404682024-02-18T19:16:57.291-08:00Vegan GoodnessAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17683871138838857337noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645498947433240468.post-43887336688997950812016-11-14T08:43:00.000-08:002016-11-15T16:49:20.856-08:00Foraging Gear <div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-size: medium;">You may have noticed an uptick on mushroom posts and blog posts in general. I've had a renewed interest in sharing my adventures and recipes with you. I am no longer in school and so my brain has remembered that there is space and time for this endeavor. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">I used to only hunt solo but now I have a solid crew that has a funny schedule like mine. Both my mother and father are relieved. They were always afraid for my wellbeing, alone in the woods, but I had never felt threatened. Going with others has definite benefits. More eyeballs and more ground covered and of course, someone to share thoughts with.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">In guidebooks, the Dryad's Saddle mushroom is not touted as being gourmet but if prepared properly, it has a wonderful texture and chewiness. Dryad's Saddle is also called Pheasant Back or <i>polyporus squamosus. </i>This fungus has a distinct cucumber smell, it has also been compared to the smell of a watermelon rind. It is easily identified by the feather-like pattern and by smell. Most foragers bypass this mushroom but somedays it's all you'll find on the hunt. I have found them in the spring time and in fall. It's best when picked young. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">First, scrape pores off of underside of mushrooms. Cut off stem and any part of mushroom that is tough and difficult to cut through. Combine two parts olive oil to one part white wine vinegar. Add fresh rosemary, minced garlic, and a splash of soy sauce.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Marinade overnight in fridge. Put a wire rack on a cookie sheet and arrange sliced dryad's saddle mushrooms on top. Bake at 350<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">°</span>F for 25 minutes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Chanterelles are </span><i style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">choice</i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> wild edibles.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="s1">We use extreme caution when hunting for new wild mushrooms and know that Jack o'Lanterns (<i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omphalotus_illudens" target="_blank">omphalatus iludens</a> & <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omphalotus_olearius" target="_blank">omphalatus olearius</a></i>) are often mistaken for chanterelles (</span><span class="s2"><i>Cantharellus</i>). Jacks are rather interesting, besides causing vomiting and diarrhea, the gills have bioluminescent properties. Some people make a dye from the mushroom. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The first time we went out looking, I was so nervous that I kept tossing them over my shoulder. Much to my chagrin! "<b>When in doubt, throw it out</b>," so the saying goes. </span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Buy a a quality field guide. I highly recommend the <a href="http://knopfdoubleday.com/book/119969/national-audubon-society-field-guide-to-north-american-mushrooms/" target="_blank">National Audubon Mushroom Field Guide</a>. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Go with an experienced mushroom hunter.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Join a local mushroom club: <a href="http://www.namyco.org/clubs.php">http://www.namyco.org/clubs.php</a></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Join FB mushroom identification groups <a href="https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=117808248330980&tsid=0.8147210817847786&source=typeahead" target="_blank">Mushroom ID Forum</a> be sure to follow their guidelines! When posting a photo, include location, environment, and request. Someone will likely post the scientific name and you'll need to google it to find out more on your own. The forum encourages people to do as much self study as possible. </li>
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Leave some for others. Be they human, critter or creature. </div>
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Use a mesh bag or a basket to help spread spores.<br />
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<b>Back to my story,</b> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I had an experienced hunter come with me and it boosted my confidence! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">He pointed out the differences between the gills on the chanterelles and those on the jacks. There are noticeable differences once you know what to look for but there is a risk involved. That being said, eat wild mushrooms <b>at your own risk!</b> </span><br />
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Chanterelles have <b>false gills</b> and do not usually grow in clusters whereas jacks feature<b> true gills </b>and do grow in big clusters. Check out the <a href="http://www.mushroomexpert.com/glossary.html#falsegills" target="_blank">Mushroom Expert Website</a> to find out more about the differences between the two. </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal; text-transform: uppercase;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">veganized from <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/arugula-salad-with-chanterelles-pears-parmesan-and-cider-vinaigrette-107210" target="_blank">epicurious</a></span></span></h4>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Whisk together vinegar, honey, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 3/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (opt.) and 1 tablespoon shallot in a small bowl and let stand 10 minutes. Add 6 tablespoons oil in a slow stream, whisking.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a cast iron or 10-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté chanterelles, stirring, until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 3/4 teaspoon pepper, and tablespoon shallot and sauté, stirring, </span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Halve, core, and very thinly slice pear lengthwise, then divide slices among 8 salad plates. Toss arugula with just enough vinaigrette to lightly coat and mound in centers of plates. Arrange chanterelles around arugula. Shake a generous amount of grated parmesan onto each salad. Drizzle salads with some of remaining vinaigrette.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17683871138838857337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645498947433240468.post-54279139883530313642016-05-16T20:25:00.000-07:002016-11-15T09:30:51.037-08:00Morel Season<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: medium;">I grew up 'shrooming with my family, their name for it, not mine. We only ever hunted for morels. Little grays and big yellows and sometimes pecker heads. Of course, there is a cult following for these fungi and for good reason. They are choice. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Fast forward to the future, my mushroom crew and I hunt for all sorts of mushrooms. We found over 100 morels this spring and became OBSESSED with the hunt. I'll save our other fungi for a later post. First, we must pay our respects to Morchella, the mushroom Queen. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Saltines</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">(</span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.backtonaturefoods.com/what-we-make/crackers/classic-saltine-crackers/" target="_blank">Back to Nature Brand</a><span style="font-size: x-small;">)</span><span style="font-size: small;">,</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">crushed</span></span></span></li>
<li>1 Flax Egg*</li>
<li>Morels, sliced in half</li>
<li>1/8 tsp Garlic Salt</li>
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<li>Ziploc bag</li>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"> Stir and let sit for 15 minutes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Soak morels in salty water for an hour to release hidden bugs then drain. Make flax egg and crush saltines in a ziploc bag, add garlic salt. Dip morels in flax egg and put into bag, a little at a time, and shake. Pour enough olive oil to thinly coat the bottom of your cast iron skillet. Fry the cracker coated morels until they are golden brown, turning once.</span></div>
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In the wee hours of this morning, when I was dutifully with the before school children, I was given a delightful surprise! E, our writer-in-residence announced that she would draw me something. </div>
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From her brain came the <b>fortune telling owl</b>. How succinct. She is the most inquisitive, creative, soulful 7 year old, I have ever met. This gem is getting framed. </div>
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When my students are off in their classrooms, I head home to my lavender house. The rest of my morning and early afternoon was spent in a rather inspired fashion, I finished a two year old jewelry project and foraged for wild edibles in my backyard. </div>
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These two butterflies were found while out hiking and have been waiting patiently for this new life. I'm having trouble deciding which one to give my mom for Mother's Day. </div>
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I then collected wood violets from my yard. At the very beginning of Spring, we had the pleasure of seeing Siberian squill covering our backyard and now we have carpets of violets. I love this house and even though there are many, many hours of yard work that have yet to be done, I am thrilled by it all. Good riddance, Gaslight Village! No longer do I need to worry about minions chemically spraying, trampling, or mowing over my green spaces. I am the steward of this land. </div>
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After seven months, I finally went on a recon mission to our old place. Not all of my plants had been destroyed by the new sidewalk, as I had feared. At first, I wanted to dig up every single one of my plants but now I'm going to just liberate my bleeding heart and my ghost fern, if it reappears. The installation of that sidewalk and the shock of seeing my garden destroyed, was the catalyst for us to finally move out of a teeny albeit magical treehouse and into a real house. So, thanks, Universe. You're a tricky one. </div>
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Stinging nettles have a horrible reputation. It is warranted and the name says it all. Stinging. They will definitely sting you and you will not like it. The way I avoided it was by using scissors. I cut the stalk and then used the scissors like tongs and placed them in the bowl. It was a painless experience. </div>
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After the nettles have been boiled, they lose their stinging hairs and become nutritious greens. They are especially rich in Calcium and Vitamin A.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17683871138838857337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645498947433240468.post-33447157142896735932015-04-08T09:14:00.000-07:002016-11-13T09:43:02.325-08:00Anniversary <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
C and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary today! I had prepped the table and was only missing flowers. When he walked in, he was carrying a bouquet! It is funny how in sync we can be.</div>
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A few of my students made us Anniversary cards/ drawings. So sweet.</div>
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The desserts were made by <a href="https://www.newpi.coop/local-producers/sweet-raw-joy/" target="_blank">Sweet Raw Joy</a> out of Cedar Rapids, IA. </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17683871138838857337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645498947433240468.post-58086961940440596072014-07-19T13:27:00.000-07:002014-07-19T13:56:04.161-07:00Vegetable Geeks: a short-lived incarnation. My first attempt at blogging came when I was invited to contribute to the Little Village website under the moniker, Vegetable Geeks. I wrote a couple of decent posts and then let it drop to the wayside like so many other projects. Click the links if you're interested in reading what I had to say back in 2010.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Broccoli Casserole Recipe: <a href="http://littlevillagemag.com/vegetable-geeks-my-comfort-food/">http://littlevillagemag.com/vegetable-geeks-my-comfort-food/</a></span></td></tr>
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I went on a glorious grocery shopping spree in Kalona, IA. The place is called Central Discount and it's such a fun place to hunt for awesome deals. It's mainly meant for the Amish community but people from all walks of life are drawn to this place for it's low, low prices. That's where the nickname the Bent & Dent comes in. Everything in the store is either damaged in some way or past its 'sell by' date.</div>
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There was a wide assortment of products and brands. I ended up finding many organic brands and food stuffs I see at the Co-op which I snatched right up. I personally avoid canned goods but found many other items of interest, mainly beverages and snacks. It's going to be so much easier packing my lunches for work now!</div>
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Central Discount is ran by Amish people and therefore only accept cash or check. The store is open three days a week Saturday, Monday and Wednesday. Get there right at 10 a.m. to try and beat the rush.</div>
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Other noteworthy stops in Kalona, IA: Stringtown Grocery and <a href="http://sistersgardeniowa.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">SISTERS GARDEN</a>! </div>
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Look for oddities like this bottle of cashew fruit nectar.<br />
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So far, I have sprouted mung beans and lentils but there are various other beans and seeds that can be sprouted. My next sprouting adventure will be broccoli seeds from the<a href="http://www.newpi.coop/" target="_blank"> New Pioneer Food Co-op</a>. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Are you looking for an adventure? Look no farther than Terry Trueblood Recreation Area which is just 2 miles south of Iowa City! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fin & Feather H2O opened it's concession and boat rental stand up one year ago (June of 2013). The land was originally bought in 2006 and a</span><span style="font-size: large;">ccording to the icgov.org page, the area was once a sand and gravel quarry. Its most recent improvements have been</span><span style="font-size: large;"> F&F H2O and a lodge that can be rented for special events.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The lodge is destined to become the next hot wedding venue. Seriously check it out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The area also sports a playground and several new shelters that are positioned at different points of the lake. The Iowa River Corridor Trail will lead bicyclists to Terry Trueblood (the name is so fun to say) which loops around the lake or it's a quick drive outside of city limits.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Usually I ride my bicycle or in-line skate around the lake but this week, I have gone both kayaking and paddle boarding. (I just can't get enough!) They also offer canoe and paddle boat rentals. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Make sure you have your receipt sent to an email, this is how you start a digital punch card. The 10th punch offers a discount on your next rental! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For more information about the rentals: </span><br />
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I grew up eating buttercups (wood sorrel) all summer long. I would eat the flowers, the heart shaped leaves and the seedpods that we dubbed pickles. They are wonderfully sour. Only eat a small amount at a time due to oxalic acid. </div>
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Lambs Quarters are a wild mineral-dense treat I learned about as an adult. It can be eaten raw but not too much because it contains oxalic acid. Cooking the greens removes the acid and thus makes it safe to eat large quantities. The flavor is comparable to spinach and kale and can be used interchangeably. If you like those greens, you'll like lambs quarters. This plant was introduced to the U.S. by British settlers and was once highly regarded as food for humans and livestock.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bloodroot is the earliest spring flower which later turns into an interesting lily pad shaped leaf. I bought this flower at the </span><a href="http://www.projectgreen.org/" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;" target="_blank">Project Green</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Plant Sale a few years ago and just love it! The flower is pictured below next to a mayapple. I learned that mayapples must have two leaves to be able to produce a flower. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My favorite Linda quote: eenie, meenie, middley, might, what shall I go? left or right? </span></div>
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I have spent many years without cheese. It's fine, you get used to it! I have dabbled with cashew cheese recipes which have fared well except when it comes to meltability. My friend had an Irish themed dinner and served vegan shepherd's pie and soda bread plus other options. She turned me onto daiya cheese. It's not something I crave or need very often but it sure makes the pie shine! It probably constitutes as vegan junk food but a little bit every blue moon is fine, in my book! </div>
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Explore other great daiya products at: <a href="http://us.daiyafoods.com/" target="_blank">daiya website</a></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17683871138838857337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645498947433240468.post-39851102313788665612014-02-12T16:22:00.000-08:002014-02-12T17:33:20.911-08:00College<br />
This semester, I'm in a class called Child Health, Safety and Nutrition. I'm lucky to have a teacher who is also on a plant-based, non-dairy, whole foods diet. After being diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer, she decided to radically change her diet! It's been four years now and she says that she would never go back to the diet she once had. She was careful not to say that she was vegan in class even saying as much. I don't understand the distinction, the way she defines her diet is veganism. Oh well, some people are scared of scaring people. Vegans are super scary, dontcha know? B O O ! <br />
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My research paper is covering vegan diets and while I was researching the subject, I discovered that a poet I admire was pretty much the first vegan celebrity! <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percy_Bysshe_Shelley" target="_blank">Percy Bysshe Shelley</a>.<br />
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<pre style="background-color: #f9f9f9; font-family: verdana, arial, 'lucida sans', helvetica, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The fountains mingle with the river
And the rivers with the ocean,
The winds of heaven mix for ever
With a sweet emotion;
Nothing in the world is single,
All things by a law divine
In one another's being mingle—
Why not I with thine?
See the mountains kiss high heaven,
And the waves clasp one another;
No sister-flower would be forgiven
If it disdain'd its brother;
And the sunlight clasps the earth,
And the moonbeams kiss the sea—
What is all this sweet work worth
If thou kiss not me?
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In the vein of '<span style="color: red;">Love Week</span>,' here is a decidedly morbid tale. Mr. Shelley drowned before the age of thirty while sailing home from Livorno, Italy. His vessel, dubbed <i>Don Juan, </i>was caught in a storm and he did not survive. His body was identified by the book, <i>Lamia</i> by Keats, which he always kept in his pocket. When Mr. Shelley's body was cremated, his heart did not burn due to a condition that caused his heart to calcify. The heart was instead given to his wife, Mary Shelley who legend has it, kept the heart in her desk drawer. The heart was later buried with their son. <a href="http://www.shmoop.com/percy-bysshe-shelley/trivia.html" target="_blank">Source</a>.<br />
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3 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth<br />
1 cup frozen peas<br />
1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1" pieces, set the tops aside!<br />
3 carrots, cubed<br />
3 celery, large dice<br />
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2-4 cloves garlic, minced<br />
1 small red onion, diced<br />
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1 tsp sea salt<br />
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper<br />
3 Tbs flour<br />
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5 medium Russet potatoes<br />
1 clove garlic<br />
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1 cup unbleached all purpose flour<br />
1/3 cup whole wheat flour<br />
1/2 tsp sea salt<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17683871138838857337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645498947433240468.post-88671400742006489762014-02-09T10:07:00.000-08:002014-02-09T10:07:13.825-08:00A good soak. Do you own a bathtub? I haven't had a bathtub in almost a decade which is a CRYING SHAME! Every time I go on vacation, our lodging must supply a bathtub. Now that I know how to make my own bath salts, I crave a bathtub even more! Bath salts are also great for dry skin. Pour about a tablespoon into your hand and add a little water to form a paste, then massage into areas of dry skin. Rinse.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="goog_818688136"></span><span id="goog_818688137"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a>Jim, you were such a creative force. Your freaky horror folk has always stirred me. Now you are gone and I will never get to see your elfish face again. Remember our days at Virginia's discussing lucid dreaming and how that was where you wrote your music? Then there was the time you prepared escargot for us and you didn't give me grief for being a vegan. I felt like I was eating friends but I'm glad for that snail experience. I'm sorry I didn't call you more.</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17683871138838857337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645498947433240468.post-40469878231116731442014-01-26T21:16:00.000-08:002014-07-05T20:10:56.971-07:00%$^# it's cold. <span style="font-size: large;">It's almost February. Does that mean winter is almost over? I sure hope so. Even though my travel plans have been cancelled and it's been insanely cold, I've still managed to make the most of it. Comical attempts at cross country skiing counts, right? Ice skating on a lake is most definitely a highlight. The buzzword lately has been 'hygge' have you heard of it? NPR turned me on to it. Hygge <a href="http://www.forvo.com/word/hygge/" target="_blank">(pronounced hYOOguh)</a> is a Danish word which basically means cozy. It definitely is about making the small things count and to live in the moment. <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2012/01/30/146080892/winter-doldrums-got-you-down-have-some-hygge" target="_blank">Winter doldrums</a> are no fun but if you light a fire and have good conversation then even the coldest nights can be wonderful. Of course, for me that means that if we bust out the games then a delightful time can certainly be had! </span><br />
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If you feel compelled, read more of the meanings of the Rune here:<br />
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While listening to Jo Robinson on <i>Splendid Table</i>, I recently learned that not all apples are created equal. Over thousands of years, humans have bred many nutrients out of the plants we eat therefore, some plant species have more phytonutrients than others. I will let Jo Robinson, author of <i>Eating on the Wild Side</i>, explain what phytonutrients are and why they are so important to our health.<br />
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"Phytonutrients are basically a plant compound -- all plants produce them to protect themselves against their enemies. They can't run and hide, so they make these chemicals that will ward off insects and browsers and protect them from ultraviolet (UV) light. If we eat them, then we absorb those particles, phytonutrients, and they protect us from our enemies, which happen to be cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and obesity. Their protection becomes our protection." </div>
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The entire podcast can be read or listened to at, <a href="http://www.splendidtable.org/story/green-onions-the-unheralded-phytonutrient-rich-super-food" target="_blank">Splendid Table (click)</a>.</div>
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Having a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) means I get lots of produce and I don't always know what to do with it or how to reinvent it. Being that it is my fourth year (woot!) at it, it's been more about new food creations. Let's be honest here, I am responsible for about 25% (some would argue less) of the cooking in this vegan household but when I do cook, I make it <i>count!</i> Stir fry everyday? Not when I'm at the (kitchen) helm. </div>
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My favorite lunch recipe comes from the blog, <a href="http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2013/01/swiss-chard-with-crisp-apples.html." target="_blank">Fat Free Vegan (click)</a>.</div>
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Cut the stems off of the chard. Trim and discard the bottoms of the stems if they’re dry, and chop the stems into 1/4-inch slices. Set the sliced stems aside. Cut the leaves in half lengthwise and then slice into 1/2-inch strips. Keep the sliced leaves separate from the stems.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">There's been a lot of talk on the art of pickles in the blogosphere lately, <i>I'm looking at you, Iowa City! </i>Well, Vegan Goodness has it's own pickle adventure to share. I grew up on homemade pickles. The walls of my childhood home never contained store bought pickles and I have always wanted to pick up that torch in my own abode. Canning, though, is a process I have yet to master or attempt, but I now know how to make spicy refrigerator pickles! If you're like me and are intimidated by the canning process, try this refrigerator pickle recipe I adapted from here: <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/spicy-refrigerator-dill-pickles/" target="_blank">http://allrecipes.com/recipe/spicy-refrigerator-dill-pickles/</a></span></div>
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First, go to the Iowa City Farmer's Market because it kicks ass and buy yourself some cukes and you might as well buy yourself some garlic cloves while you're at it since you'll need that, too. </div>
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I used an old honey jar and a glass cannister with a metal wire clamp. The honey jar style would make a nice gift although I ate all of mine before I had a chance to share. </div>
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Remove the cucumbers and place them in the sanitized jars. You will need two or three, depending on the size of the jars. I ran mine under extremely hot water after thoroughly washing them. If you have a dishwasher, use the sanitize option for best results. </div>
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Ladle the liquid from the bowl to cover. Place a sprig of fresh dill into each jar and tighten the lids. Refrigerate for 10 days before eating. Use within 1 month.</div>
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I bought all of my ingredients at either the farmer's market or the New Pioneer Food Coop. Buying the spices in bulk is great because you can buy the exact amount you need and not have a surplus of random ingredients left over. </div>
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<span style="color: #660000;">Every vegan needs to know about these burgers. They are the best tasting ever! There are three flavors, at least, that's how many the New Pioneer Co-op sell. New Pi carries the south west, falafel, and herb & sage varieties. According to the official <a href="http://www.sunshineburger.com/" target="_blank">Sunshine Burgers {clickable}</a> website, there are 6 flavor options available. Not only do they taste great, they are also incredibly </span></div>
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<span style="color: #660000;">nutritious. Next time </span><span style="color: #660000;">you're invited to a grilling party, </span><b style="color: #660000;">do yourself a favor </b><span style="color: #660000;">and take these! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #660000;">You will not be disappointed. The </span><span style="color: #660000;">patties </span><span style="color: #660000;">do have a tendency to crumble so be extra gentle when </span><span style="color: #660000;">flipping them.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #660000; text-align: center;">The Sunshine Philosophy {taken from the website}: </span></div>
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<span style="color: #660000;">"Sunshine Burgers offer a nutritious alternative for anyone seeking a healthful, flavorful diet. Made from simple, wholesome organically grown ingredients including sunflower seeds and brown rice, all flavors of Sunshine Burgers are free of gluten, wheat, soy, corn, oats, dairy, eggs, tree nuts and peanuts. Sunshine Burgers are produced without the use of toxic, synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, </span></div>
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<span style="color: #660000;">and all our products are Non-GMO Project Verified. In fact, Sunshine Burger was the </span></div>
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<span style="color: #660000;">first </span><span style="color: #660000;">Veggie Burger to become Non-GMO Project Verified."</span></div>
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<span style="color: #660000;">"Sunshine Burgers are healthy for you and the planet! You’ll taste the sunshine in each burger!"</span></div>
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<span style="color: #660000;">That's the true true. </span></div>
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