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Slowly Removing Modern Wheat

Sourdough Einkorn Bread

The ancient wheats are structurally completely different than ‘modern’ wheat-meaning post 1940. I am experimenting with Einkorn and will move onto Farro. 10 days ago I started my sourdough starter using no yeast and Einkorn flour. It’s a slow-build with this sourdough. Last night I used some of the starter to make my pre-ferment, and… Read More

Summer camp for Kids

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DirectionFive Health is a culinary and nutrition program for kids and we just completed Summer Camp for Kids. We welcome new students and were very happy to see familiar kids and their parents. D5′s mission is to improve the health of kids so they can lead healthier, happier, more productive lives-which we’ve been doing for… Read More

Blueberry, Ginger and Lavender Jam

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Isn’t this beautiful? Perfect for a warm-weather light supper with a butter lettuce salad. The jam is not-too-sweet, and went placed on crostini spread with a little goat cheese, it’s perfect with a salad for a light supper. Enjoy! Lavender and Ginger Blueberry Jam with Goat Cheese Crostini I rolled the goat cheese in cracked black… Read More

Day 7 Buddha Bowl

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O.K., this Buddha Bowl might be a stretch as it contains fish and miso soup, but I’ve taken liberties with all the other Buddha Bowls, so what’s one more? First I steamed some collard greens. Collard greens are so good for you and are very versatile. I actually use them for the Dolmas that I… Read More

Day 6 Buddha Bowl

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Today’s bowl is actually half of a small spaghetti squash. While the squash was baking (whole-do cut cut in half) I sauteed some red onions, garlic, shitake mushrooms and kale in just a little olive oil over very low heat. When the squash was done (it felt fairly soft when I pushed on it) I… Read More