Bread! We have to admit most of us like to eat it. Heck, think about your favorite dinner and I bet it has bread or grains with it, or in it. Am I right? There are books and blogs that tell us the only way to be healthy is to remove all breads/grains from our diet forever. Just a second! When I look at pictures of people … [Read more...]
Pate Brisee (Pie Crust) “Soaked”
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Pâte Brisée [paht bree-ZAY] is a French term for "short pastry". It is a rich, flaky dough used for sweet and savory crusts for pies, tarts, quiches, etc. This dough is very forgiving and easy to work with, if it rips when rolling it out simply press it back together. This recipe has been updated to include a soaking … [Read more...]
A Great Source of Protein
That common food source that is higher in protein than beef, the common bean. Yup, just a regular bean. Beans contain about 22% protein, beef runs about 18% and eggs settle at 13%. I am sure we have all eaten many types of beans and have our own favorites. Chickpeas, lentils and Fava Beans have been found in Egyptian tombs … [Read more...]
Sprouts: Super Nutritious & Easy to Make at Home
Sprouts are a tasty and nutritious addition to any meal (or snack), anytime of the day. I love, and so does the rest of the family, tiny little radish sprouts served over cottage cheese....Mmmm! they're so good. I know what your thinking though..... Sprouting, that's just too difficult and time consuming for me...I don't … [Read more...]
Raw Nuts: How to Soak & Why?
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Why Soak Raw Nuts? Raw nuts are one of natures most nutritious foods, though they must be properly prepared to gain all of the nutritious benefits within them. Raw nuts contain high amounts of phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors (a.k.a. anti-nutrients). These anti-nutrients act as a defense system to the nuts to keep them … [Read more...]
