International Kitchen

Chickens

2011-11-08T21:48:00.000-05:00

Gore-free Almost all chickens going to slaughter have respiratory infections. ================================= All Rights Reserved to each writer/artist. Please visit us! Claudia Olivos Cris Melo Sarah Kiser

Natural, inexpensive household/personal care formulas

2010-07-16T15:22:00.001-04:00

40 uses for baking soda 23 uses for vinegar 14 uses for lemon

Glycemic Load

2010-07-12T02:09:00.000-04:00

"What Is Wrong with Vegetarianism?"

2010-07-08T01:50:00.000-04:00

they continue to consume dairy products and eggs, which, as we will see below, certainly contribute more to the suffering and arguably as much to the intentional killing of animals than the consumption of meat products. In fact, to the extent that a vegetarian replaces calories from flesh with calories from dairy and egg products, the vegetarian has increased his or her contribution to animal

The Philosophy of Vegan Values: Go Vegan. End Animal Use.

2010-07-07T16:55:00.002-04:00

Baking tip

2010-07-05T17:18:00.002-04:00

Easy nondairy buttermilk: Mix one teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice into one cup nondairy milk. Let stand for ten minutes. Works great in recipes.

Cheap cheap seed starting pots! Recycled and biodegradable!

2010-06-28T17:12:00.001-04:00

I'm always appalled at the price of those plastic and otherwise seed starting pots at the stores. You and I don't need to spend any money! You can do that with good old newspaper! Here's the entire process. Here's the same thing done with toilet paper rolls and brown paper. Update: I went to do mine and what worked best for me was to cut the toilet paper/paper towel roll in the size I wanted (

Milk is nasty: it exploits mother cows, baby cows, your gut, your money, your intelligence.

2010-06-27T14:48:00.000-04:00

WAKE UP, world! "Formula For Disaster", a milk documentary. "Got the Facts on Milk?" ================================= All Rights Reserved to each writer/artist. Please visit us! Claudia Olivos Cris Melo Sarah Kiser

Acai, from Brasil :)

2010-06-24T20:40:00.001-04:00

Acai, from Brasil :)Originally uploaded by Meloearth.comI just got this. It comes in frozen packs, enough for a smoothie. I mixed it with banana, less than a cup of blueberries, almond and hemp milk, a spoon of Nutiva's coconut oil, cinnamon (5% Saigon), sunflower seeds, hemp seeds (from Nutiva also), a little spirulina powder, 2.5 prunes.Delish.Vegan, no pus (sorry, it's really true, there's pus

Weekday Veg

2010-05-19T17:23:00.001-04:00

Raw pasta marinara

2010-03-13T19:56:00.005-05:00

oooh! It has been TOO long since I have posted...but I made this fantastic raw pasta marinara tonight...had to share the fantastically simple yet amazingly healthy meal with you!Please keep in mind that one of the beauties of raw foods is that measurements are not important! Taste as you go....add more or less depending on your own preference! For this recipe..I actually add a lot more garlic,

The "cure" is in getting the proper knowledge. Debunking myths.

2010-03-08T15:21:00.000-05:00

This youtube channel is excellent.

Amazing animal.

2010-03-08T15:12:00.000-05:00

Isn't man an amazing animal? He kills wildlife by the millions in order to protect his domestic animals and their feed. Then he kills domestic animals by the billions and eats them. THIS in turn kills man by the millions, because eating all those animals leads to degenerative and fatal health conditions like heart disease, kidney stones, and cancer. So then man tortures and kills millions

"Food For Life"

2010-03-08T14:52:00.000-05:00

Brendan Brazier: Optimal health and performance through a plant based whole food diet. (2006)

2010-03-07T10:29:00.001-05:00

Raw foods, nuts, seeds, sprouts.

2010-03-01T22:41:00.001-05:00

I didn't know, or I forgot, that seeds and nuts need to be soaked... I've been eating nuts for months without soaking them!... :( I didn't know I had to soak almonds!... "Enzyme inhibitors get neutralized." That's what makes them hard to digest, and soaking eliminates that. It's the reason we soak beans...I guess I failed to remember other foods in that category (doh!)... Go to this website

Veganism.

2010-02-27T17:51:00.000-05:00

Morrissey

2010-02-27T12:54:00.000-05:00

"Eating animals is obviously very cruel, and you either want to avoid inflicting pain on another living being, or else you don't care much. If you eat animals, you surely hate them. If you respect or love animals, you could never eat them. It's that simple." Morrissey, 50, has maintained a vegan diet -- free of dairy, eggs, milk, and other animal products -- since age 11. He's has turned music

Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution.

2010-02-26T22:27:00.000-05:00

"Death Breath"

2010-01-13T15:10:00.001-05:00

"Please close your mouth, you reek of death."Vegan recipes.The vegan maker movie, "Earthlings".=================================All Rights Reserved to each writer/artist. Please visit us!Claudia OlivosCris MeloSarah Kiser

Michael Pollan Interview on BILL MOYERS JOURNAL (PBS)

2010-01-08T15:00:00.005-05:00

“If people let government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry a state as are the souls of those who live under tyranny.” - Thomas Jefferson=================================All Rights Reserved to each writer/artist.Please visit us!Claudia OlivosCris MeloSarah Kiser

How to: pumpkin puree

2009-12-23T21:43:00.003-05:00

There's no need to buy pumpkin in a can...this is so easy to make!(thanks, Jenny!)

A Man With Opinions on Food With a Face

2009-12-05T13:13:00.001-05:00

“When people say their chickens lead such a good life, I say, ‘According to whose definition of a good life (read the entire article here)

Raw pies...

2009-11-09T21:17:00.002-05:00

Recipe above:1 1/2 cups walnuts1/2 cup golden raisinslittle flax meal (couple tbsp)dash of saltMix in food processor - use this crust for any raw pie.

Truth. Truth. Truth.

2009-11-02T17:51:00.004-05:00

"If you don't want to be beaten, imprisoned, mutilated, killed or tortured, then you shouldn't condone such behavior towards anyone, be they human or not. - Moby Image by publicenergy, via Flickr. "For as long as men massacre animals, they will kill each other. He who sows the seed of murder and pain cannot reap joy and love." - Pythagoras Foer argues that there's no difference between the

Obesely starved.

2009-10-31T18:06:00.004-04:00

Alicia Silverstone has a book out which talks about the advantages of a vegan diet and it presents recipes. Here's a good TV interview with her posted on her blog.Some observations from watching part 2:- yes, lady, going vegetarian/vegan means you can't be lazy, that's right. Convenience has a price and we can see the result of it in the appearance of most Americans.- I get so mad when people

Factory farming’s not the problem — it’s animal farming

2009-10-30T18:34:00.001-04:00

"Large health care corporations are doing it. Trendy groceries are doing it. Environmental advocacy groups are doing it. Suddenly, it’s all the rage to tout animal-based farming that’s sustainable and healthful.What if we took such models of agribusiness seriously? (...) the heap would be spread about over a lot more pasture. Even if eating animal products could make us healthy — and that’s not

Raw..getting closer to a start...

2009-10-27T08:42:00.001-04:00

Suzi Blu suggested it, and so do a lot of reviewers on Amazon. I just bought it.I found this interview on Twitter:"Amanda told me that people concerned with her raw food vegan lifestyle never once approached her with concern when she ate processed foods. It wasn’t until she took an interest in nutrition and began to eat really healthy that the people around her began questioning her choices." (

Healthy Banana Cookies.

2009-10-24T22:31:00.001-04:00

"The World According to Monsanto" (10 parts)

2009-10-23T20:22:00.000-04:00

Forget all other wars. There's one happening on your own plate. Want world peace? Your weapon is your wallet. Your cause is your health and the future of today's children and the only planet we have to live. Your enemies? Many, including the FDA. Allies? Your local organic farmers and that sunny spot in your backyard (or front yard, for that matter).Part 1 of 10Part 2 of 10Part 3 of 10Part 4 of

Healthy frozen smoothie.

2009-10-22T08:43:00.000-04:00

- coconut milk- frozen apple- frozen banana- a generous amount of powdered cinnamon- 2 spoons raw hemp seeds (I use Nutiva brand)- 1 spoon of coconut milk (Nutiva also)- 2 spoons of flax seed meal- 1 spoon of sunflower butter- a small amount of spirulina powder Put it all in the blender. It's a bit hard to get the frozen stuff to break up but not much. Just turn off, mix with a spoon, turn it

Beet soup.

2009-10-21T18:51:00.005-04:00

I got some local organic gold beets and was looking for recipes. I found this soup that looks really good except I would not use the tomato sauce. Instead, I'd just sauteed a couple of roma tomatoes with the onions and garlic to start it up. [how can garlic be missing??????]I just don't like a lot of tomato sauce in soup, unless it's, well, tomato soup.I also would have done the entire thing in

Body PH.

2009-10-21T12:10:00.005-04:00

Very helpful GI pro and prebiotics video. I'm very interested in knowing more about acidic/alkaline foods and how to maintain proper body PH. The more you know about how the body works in its chemical level, the more you can see how stress is a killer. Don't know about you but I've heard the word "stress" so many times in my lifetime, accompanied by "it's part of life" that I've believed

Latin food.

2009-10-20T22:54:00.002-04:00

Vegan Oatmeal Cranberry Muffins

2009-10-18T14:24:00.003-04:00

I'm only posting this here b/c my friend said she made it and it was great. I wanna keep it on file, right here, for near future use.I'll be saving a lot of recipes here...easy stuff, as well as tips on how to substitute things. It's an ongoing adventure to learn all of this stuff. The kitchen is finally becoming fun - and not a chore - for me. :)My friend Sarah said: "I made fresh cranberry +

The Future Of Food Movie

2009-10-15T20:03:00.000-04:00

The Future Of Food offers an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind engineered foods that have quietly filled U.S. grocery store shelves for the past decade.=================================Cris Melo's Etsy shopDeMello's Etsy shop

Raw Blueberry pie!

2009-10-14T21:25:00.006-04:00

Hello!I have not posted in ...well...a long while. Apologies to fantabulous Cris and her readers!Since I last posted, I did become a 100% raw food eater. I have been about 70% raw in the past... so the only tough thing is that I have given up all animal products as well.I am open though, to allow caving in for cravings...Miso soup has been a common one as the days grow colder! Today I was craving

You are what you eat. And you know it.

2009-10-14T13:00:00.002-04:00

No one is immune from the final consequences of their daily choices.No. One.More info on the website, FoodMatters.tv=================================Cris Melo's Etsy shopDeMello's Etsy shop

"Against Meat"

2009-10-12T21:55:00.004-04:00

Image via WikipediaWhen I was 9, I had a baby sitter who didn’t want to hurt anything. She put it just like that when I asked her why she wasn’t having chicken with my older brother and me."Hurt anything?" I asked."You know that chicken is chicken, right?"What our baby sitter said made sense to me, not only because it seemed so self-evidently true, but also because it was the extension to food of

Goal: veganism, but not extreme radicalism.

2009-10-06T15:23:00.001-04:00

I need to set up some time to fix this blog: make the template larger so the sidebar is not overlapping with the posts, and most of all, remove that logo. I don't want to have any more meat recipes here. Lately, not only I've been experiencing much better digestion from no meat whatsoever in my guts, but I've been reading about animal rights, animal conditions, animal slaughtering...and I'm

OBSESSIVES: Honey - CHOW

2009-08-30T03:59:00.001-04:00

Honey.

2009-08-27T17:01:00.001-04:00

14 Healing Remedies with Honey=================================All Rights Reserved to each writer.We are also artists. Would you like to peek at what we have available for sale? Please visit...Cris Melo's Etsy shopDeMello's Etsy shopClaudia Olivo's Etsy shop

Live foods.

2009-08-23T17:59:00.000-04:00

tags: sprouting, raw foods, brazil, brasil, food, diet, health

David Wolfe -- medicinal mushrooms

2009-08-21T14:58:00.001-04:00

Immune system is currently a very important topic for me. Well, it should always be! ;)UPDATE: So...mushrooms are a big ally in boosting immune system. I didn't know that.

Jack Lalanne's avocado dip recipe

2009-08-14T10:16:00.000-04:00

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Jack Lalanne, ahead of his time.

2009-08-13T09:42:00.000-04:00

Some of the research that's coming out these days, AS IF it's new news, this man was already saying back in the day. And ask me why we don't have a show like this on TV anymore. No one cares, or are our memories that weak, or have we simply given up and think we can begin next week, or next month, or next year? Or is this the days of apparent health, fueled by steroids and plastic surgery?

Ethics of eating fish.

2009-07-24T11:21:00.003-04:00

Pacific salmon recipe and photo by yours truly.Recently I saw a post on FB about hemp seeds being the highest source of omega 3 fatty acids known to man. Someone was saying that there's no need to eat fish if you do it, mainly, for the health benefit. This is the article they posted: http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Omega-3-deficiency-causes-96-000-

Dandelions.

2009-06-10T12:31:00.004-04:00

"Dandelion has been used as a high nutrient food. It has been used for calcium deficiencies and is a valuable survival food."- The Little Herb Encyclopedia by Jack Ritchason N.D.Ways to use it:- Leaves lightly sauteed with onion- Fresh tea- In saladsBenefits: Leaf is fabulous diuretic. And there's more.Be sure that no pesticides or herbicides have been used where you gather your dandy's.=========

Remember frozen fruits!

2009-05-25T02:51:00.003-04:00

Smoothies!!

Salmon and Quesadillas.

2009-05-18T16:57:00.003-04:00

Good recipe for Spiced Salmon with Mustard SauceGohlly...there's even a how-to video! And...Poblano, Mango, and Black Bean QuesadillasEasy, look delish. I haven't tried them yet.

The Artichoke

2009-05-10T01:49:00.002-04:00

How to Prep an Artichoke and Artichoke Pesto.=================================We are also artists. Would you like to peek at what we have available for sale? Please visit...Cris Melo's Etsy shopDeMello's Etsy shopClaudia Olivo's Etsy shop

Quinoa.

2009-05-02T00:26:00.000-04:00

Recipes from the New York Times web site.

Baby Greens, Pear, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Salad

2009-04-25T00:42:00.002-04:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Baby Greens, Pear, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Salad, originally uploaded by PATierney. The recipe HERE.

Spinach, Tofu and Sesame Stir-Fry

2009-04-23T00:10:00.003-04:00

By MARTHA ROSE SHULMANPublished: April 14, 2009You can serve this simple stir-fry with grains or noodles, or (my preference) use it as a filling for a whole wheat pita pocket.1 tablespoon canola oil1/2 pound tofu, cut in small dice1 large garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon grated or minced fresh ginger1/4 teaspoon red chili flakesSoy sauce to taste1 6-ounce bag baby spinach, rinsed2 tablespoons

Texas Sheet Cake!

2009-04-20T09:46:00.004-04:00

What looks like a delish choc cake to make at home.

The Mother Of Slow Food, Alice Waters.

2009-03-29T22:15:00.000-04:00

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Locavore Obamas.

2009-03-20T15:00:00.002-04:00

Image via WikipediaWASHINGTON — Michelle Obama will begin digging up a patch of the South Lawn on Friday to plant a vegetable garden, the first at the White House since Eleanor Roosevelt’s victory garden in World War II. There will be no beets — the president does not like them — but arugula will make the cut.Read the entire article here.

Split Pea Soup with garlic croutons

2009-03-19T21:21:00.008-04:00

This was one of my dad's favorite meals:Split Pea Soup with homemade croutons2 Tbl Virgin Olive oil1 Onion, chopped3 Cloves Garlic2 Carrots, chopped1 Leek (white part only) sliced2 cups frozen green peas6 c Organic chicken stock/broth1 Bay leafSea Salt and pepper to tasteCroutons:real ButterFrench bread sliced thinly an cut into squares2 Clove Garlic, minced or put through a pressHeat oil and

Cookies and Almonds.

2009-03-15T08:51:00.005-04:00

Image via WikipediaI don't eat sugary things very often anymore, but every once in a while nothing else will do. For instance, I've been craving an entire pint of my favorite ice cream combo: pineapple and coconut. I like the Hagen Daaz brand but also the Simple (I think that's what's called...mom is the one who introduced me to this brand). Talking about ice cream on a budget, why not try this

Cheated veggie only diet- ate legumes!

2009-03-11T20:21:00.007-04:00

I was trying to do a 4 day veggies only diet detox. On the very first day-- I sort of cheated, as I ate two handfuls of raw almonds along with my pear for breakfast (I decided from the beginning mine would have to be a fruit and veggie diet- can't do without fruit!). On the third day (today) I was feeling lethargic and antipathetic to all, so I broke the fast even though I had planned on a fab

All about tea.

2009-03-08T11:09:00.005-04:00

We stopped drinking coffee about a month ago. Mister said he wasn't feeling good after having coffee and I began paying attention and noticed the inconvenient buzz, so we tried one cup of decaf when we were out one day; but at the house we had a box of decaf tea bags from Good Earth, and began doing that daily. We loved it so much that that is all we are drinking now. A couple of days ago we

Himalayan and Sea salt eat it and bathe in it!

2009-03-05T23:54:00.005-05:00

Both sea salt and rock salt were well known to the ancient Greeks. They knew that eating salty food affected basic body functions such as digestion and excretion (urine and stools). This led to salt being used medicinally. The healing methods of Hippocrates (460 BC) made frequent use of salt. In our time however, salt has been largely depleted of it's benefits. Our table salt is actually 97.5%

10 Money-Saving, Eco-Friendly Things You Can Do with Salt

2009-03-05T23:15:00.002-05:00

Image via WikipediaA "myriad uses for common household items. Since green is all about saving money, your health and the planet, it makes sense to consider 10 things you can do with a jar of eco-friendly, common salt."Read the article HERE.=================================All Rights Reserved to each writer. We are also artists. Would you like to peek at what we have available for sale? Please

Creamy Cauliflower Spaghetti Alfredo

2009-03-04T07:46:00.002-05:00

Yum, I have to post this one too. I'm going to cook this one really soon. Except that I don't have that neat blender. Must buy one!=================================All Rights Reserved to each writer. We are also artists. Would you like to peek at what we have available for sale? Please visit...Cris Melo's Etsy shopDeMello's Etsy shopClaudia Olivo's Etsy shop

My invented Sangria recipe: finally revealed!!!

2009-03-03T19:47:00.005-05:00

Sangría. An aromatized wine which originated in Spain.The usual ingredients are: red wine, chopped or sliced fruit, sugar, a small amount of added brandy, triple sec, or other spirits.To the right you can see my painting w/my own creation/recipe You can purchase this in my shop!Sangria arrived in the USA during the 1964 World's Fair in New York where it soon took a life of it's own- there are

Seasonal Stuffs.

2009-03-02T23:40:00.004-05:00

Yes, it's a scan, from the newspaper. If they can cut trees and deliver stuff I don't want in my mail box every couple of days...I'll post this. If they get mad, I'll remove it.There will be more scans from me. I've got tons of recipes (er...scans) to share. Hey, at least I'm crediting the writer and the source. Enjoy![source: a supplement sampler from the Baltimore Sun that keeps coming with the

Thank you for the invitation to blog with you!

2009-03-01T10:54:00.009-05:00

Thank you Cris for inviting me to blog with you about my hobby: food.Food became of interest when I was about 17, and I began to become more aware of my body. I began by exercising (after a long life of hating gym class), eating raw eggs in the morning, and sardines on wheat for lunch. Soon, I was married (too) young and moved to the 'country' with someone who though all fish came with crust and

Yiieeepeeee! New Co-Writers!

2009-02-28T17:50:00.004-05:00

I'm proud to tell that Claudia Olivos has agreed to help me keep up with this blog, at her own convenience. She seems to be an excellent cook and I look forward to learning whatever secrets she might want to share. Even her last name sounds like food to me, olives being one of my favorite food items. ;)I've also invited mom, who will be writing in Portuguese. As much as possible I will try to

Vegetarian, but not all the way.

2009-02-27T22:38:00.003-05:00

Again, I've been feeling a little disgusted with eating meat (except for fish). So I looked on youtube for vegetarian recipes. The last time I tried this I didn't do it right and it was a disaster on my health and mood. I also was concerned that a veggie diet might be more expensive, but I think that's a silly idea.I don't need to be strict because that would just mess other stuff up. I can get

The Truth About Sugar.

2009-02-15T20:12:00.000-05:00

Composting 101

2009-01-23T14:47:00.003-05:00

I'm listening to Wamu 88.5 right now. There's a good show about how to compost, and she gives many alternative methods that don't require money to buy any equipment."Gardening with Kathy Jentz - CompostThe cover of the latest issue of Washington Gardener Magazine shows a pair of hands holding a clump of dirt. The caption reads, 'Compost Happens.' Kathy Jentz, editor and publisher of Washington

Video: How to close a bag without using any gadget.

2009-01-15T10:23:00.003-05:00

pomme cajou

2009-01-10T14:04:00.001-05:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } pomme cajou, originally uploaded by lilicora. Did you know that cashew nuts come from that bean shaped part on the bottom? And did you know that the fruit is tangy delish?

Eggs and Protein.

2009-01-07T22:57:00.001-05:00

"The chicken and the egg""Getting Past the 'Protein Myth'"

Mark Bittman: What's wrong with what we eat

2009-01-07T03:51:00.000-05:00

"In this fiery and funny talk, New York Times food writer Mark Bittman weighs in on what's wrong with the way we eat now (too much meat, too few plants; too much fast food, too little home cooking), and why it's putting the entire planet at risk."

Dennis vanEngelsdorp: Where have the bees gone?

2009-01-07T03:43:00.000-05:00

Vegetarian stock by Granny Two Shoes.

2009-01-05T16:52:00.002-05:00

Granny Two Shoes visited my other blog today so I went to check hers out and found this.Delicious Vegetarian StockIngredients:20 peppercorns3 large yellow onions, peeled and cut in quarters6 medium carrots, washed and cut into large chunks6 stalks of celery, washed and cut into large chunks6 whole cloves of fresh garlic, peeled2 bay leafs1 small cabbage, cut into quartersDirections:Place all the

Healthy Foods for Under $1.

2009-01-04T18:25:00.003-05:00

"Some items on the list, like oats or eggs, aren’t all that surprising to experienced budget shoppers. But a few, like kale, wild rice or garbanzo beans, may not be regulars in your shopping cart. Not surprisingly, none of the foods on this list are prepared or processed, meaning that healthful eating on a budget will require more time in the kitchen.For people who don’t see many foods on the

Obama and Food Reform.

2008-12-24T11:13:00.001-05:00

"FROM the moment it was clear that Barack Obama was going to be president, people who have dedicated their lives to changing how America eats thought they had found their St. Nicholas."Read the entire article here.

Limao e lima (lemon e lime)

2008-12-24T10:34:00.004-05:00

She's giving tips on how to get the most juice out of a lemon. Roll it on the counter putting pressure on it with your hand the way she shows to get all of the juices released. Then store the part you don't need in your fridge for a few days by putting it top down on a bit of filtered water. If you don't need the entire lemon after rolling it on the counter, don't cut it: just make a few holes

Thai Chicken Curry

2008-12-08T22:07:00.001-05:00

Oatmeal Cookies.

2008-11-16T19:05:00.002-05:00

2 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter1/4 cup vegetable shortening1 cup sugar1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar1/4 cup honey2 large eggs1 tablespoon vanilla extract3 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup raisins (try mixing golden and black)1 cup chopped pitted dates1 cup chopped walnuts* * * * * * *

Cardamon + cinnamon granola bars.

2008-11-16T19:00:00.004-05:00

2 cups old-fashioned oats1/2 cup packed brown raisins1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted1 1/4 teaspoons ground cardamom6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar3 tablespoons honey* * * * * * *Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 9-inch square baking pan with foil, allowing foil to extend over sides. Butter foil. Mix oats, raisins, pecans and cardamom in bowl. Combine butter,

Maple Pecan Pie.

2008-11-16T17:50:00.005-05:00

This one has no white sugar. :)The crust of this pie, when made with Wade's Mill Unbleached All Purpose Flour and unsalted butter from Trickling Springs Creamery has flecks of nutty bran and a crumbly texture that is a perfect foil for the richness of the maple filling. But it can be temperamental to handle; a purchased pie crust works well, too. Crust:2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon coarse

Mental health and proper nutrition.

2008-11-11T06:54:00.005-05:00

"Big Pharma controls medicine today. They give huge grants to the medical schools. Often times, these medical schools don’t have time to do any other studies. They just obediently work for the drug companies. Big Pharma controls everything. In the United States alone, in [2006] they spent $19 billion dollars, $19 billion dollars a year advertising to doctors. They claim the advertising doesn’t

The White Lie.

2008-11-10T22:32:00.001-05:00

Kasha Varnishkes. (pasta dish)

2008-11-02T14:43:00.003-05:00

I had never heard of this dish, but it looks quite easy. I wonder what other fat I could use. Is there a vegetarian fat? :P I'm serious...I'd love to know what else you think I could use instead of chicken fat. I think I wouldn't resist and add some fresh garlic to this too [why cook without garlic when it makes everything taste much better?]I love pasta, so I'll probably have lots of pasta

Garlic Ginger Basil Salmon

2008-10-12T17:38:00.000-04:00

Raising poultry.

2008-09-09T21:54:00.001-04:00

"Raising chickens should be done to scale, be urban appropriate, fit it into urban lifestyles, reduce your family’s dependency on oil and can be a rewarding experience for you and your family. My bantam chickens all have names and have become pets. They are trained and love their home. Never own a rooster in the city, it just asks for trouble and it’s not worth it. Roosters are for the frying pan

Home made breads!

2008-08-05T02:29:00.003-04:00

For a while now I've been wanting to research, find recipes and most of all, eat a bread I make myself, from scratch. My attempts at baking muffins and banana bread were sad experiences, and I've given up on baking for a while. I'm ready for a new try.I just found this beauty in "Saidos Da Concha Flickr stream" and will try the recipe she suggests.Gosh, as this article says, the process of bread

Plant your own food :)

2008-07-24T20:28:00.005-04:00

Urban Sustainable Living:Your first garden bed:Raised Beds In The City:Four Season Gardening:If you live in an apartment, you can borrow an unused backyard. I bet you know someone whose yard is just "sitting there". Ask them to let you use, and share your bounty with them :)There's a ton of good videos from various channels on youtube. Just search keyword expressions like organic gardening,

Super Chilli Peppers, July 2008 (close up)

2008-07-14T17:28:00.001-04:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Super Chilli Peppers, July 2008 (close up), originally uploaded by meloearth. Aren't pepper plants gorgeous?From my garden. :)

Easy, Healthy Recipes by Chef John.

2008-07-12T10:14:00.000-04:00

Pumpkin Seed Flatbread with Feta and Sweet Onions:Chef John had this in his blog, about pumpkin seeds and anxiety:"The following is from the Whitby Mental Health Centre website:"A new study released in the Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology suggests that a Functional Food made primarily of pumpkin seeds could be an efficacious treatment for anxiety disorders… The study, entitled “

Sonho.

2008-05-04T19:40:00.000-04:00

My grandfather used to stop by a "padaria" (bread places) on the way back home from school and buy me one of these. I never forget those days...what a pleasure it was to take that first bite into a sonho... (sonho translates to "dream", and it is a dream. It's like a donut, but better. If I ever translate the recipe, I'll post it here)

"Meat Ballz"

2008-04-21T16:28:00.000-04:00

These turkey breast "meat ballz" are baked, not fried. We enjoyed ours with white and brown rice, cooked together, pinto and black beans mixed together, spinach, all with lots of fresh garlic, onions, all cooked in extra virgin olive oil. Oh, and a juicy sweet fresh orange, cut in pieces.

What's for dinner #1

2008-04-21T13:45:00.000-04:00

Ground beef with fresh garlic and onions, cooked in olive oil.Drain the pan after cooking the meat, then add more olive oil and mix more onions, zucchini, cherry tomatoes and fresh parsley. Eat it with rice (we cook white and brown rice together) and black beans.