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‘Culinary’

The First Class in the Series

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This year-long series of classes comes under the auspice of Almost Any Problem Can Be Solved in the Kitchen. The first 3-part series is on climate change and food choices. The first class was last evening and our guest speaker was Susan Krout Muller from Pasture 42 in the Capay Valley. Please go to www.pasture42.com… Read More

Gluten Free Gingersnaps

Gluten Free Gingersnaps

Gluten Free Gingersnaps 24 cookies 1 cup almond flour 1 cup tapioca flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 ½ teaspoons  ground ginger 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon cloves ½ teaspoon nutmeg ½ cup unsalted butter preferably from pasture-raised cows, room temperature or vegetable shortening, such as Spectrum organic 3/4 cup coconut sugar… Read More

Beet Hummus

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Beets have been shown to lower blood pressure, fight cancer and inflammation, and support detoxification. Here is a Beet Hummus Recipe to enjoy! Beet Hummus Serves 5 Prep time: 5 Cook time: 15 minutes Ingredients 2/3 cup chopped beets (about one medium beet) 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 2 cloves garlic 3 tablespoons… Read More

Siena, Italy Cooking Class

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This is a beautiful main dish that I learned to make in Italy. There were not very specific instructions, but I’ll give you the gist. The teacher used a pheasant, but if you don’t have one handy, use chicken. Her meat was poached, but I prefered roasted chicken. So… roast a chicken, and when cooled,… Read More