A Spiritual Steward

Autumn, Dinner, Main Course, Winter

Cauliflower curry

It was a cold night in NYC- it was one of those days you want to snuggle a bowl of hot soup or tea in your hands and read a good book or watch a feel good movie. This recipe is simple and quick to make. Cucumber adds a nice refreshing and cooling / cleansing…
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Snack TIme, Uncategorized

Peace Popcorn – Italian Style

Add basil, rosemary, and oregano (I use fresh but dried could be used to; if you use dried, keep in mind to use less. Dried herbs are stronger in flavor compared to fresh; use about 1 tsp or according to taste) to the preheated olive oil or coconut oil in a large pot. Add a…
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Autumn, Kitchen Tips, Spring, Uncategorized, Vegetables, Winter

Lettuces, In General

Season: spring – autumn Function: cooling Weight: light – medium Volume: moderate – loud
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Autumn, Kitchen Tips, Spring, Uncategorized, Winter

Meyer Lemons

Season: autumn – spring Taste: sour – sweet Weight: light volume : moderate – loud Tips: add to your dishes to brighten them up; add at the end of your salad; make ’em as yummy candies!
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Autumn, Kitchen Tips, Spring, Survival Cookbook, Uncategorized, Vegetables, Winter

Leeks

Season: autumn – spring Taste: sweet Botanical relatives: chives, garlic, onions, shallots Weight: light – medium Volume: quiet Techniques: boil, braise, fry, grill, roast, steam Tips: add early in cooking process I have a fond memory of leeks. The last time I visited my homeland, Poland, I was about 6 years old. I have vague…
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Kitchen Tips, Spring, Uncategorized, Vegetables

Fiddlehead Ferns

Season: spring Taste: bitter Weight: medium Volume: moderate loud techniques/tips: always serve cooked: blanch, boil, saute, steam
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Autumn, Kitchen Tips, Spring, Summer, Uncategorized

Dandelion Greens

Season: late spring – early autumn Taste: bitter Weight: medium Volume: moderate Techniques: raw, saute, steam
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Autumn, Spring, Uncategorized, Vegetables, Winter

Cauliflower

Season: autumn – winter Taste: astringent Botanical relatives: broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, collard greens, kale, kohlrabi Function: cooling Weight: medium volume : moderate Techniques: boil, braise, deep-fry, gratin, puree, raw, roast, saute, simmer, steam The second top-middle photo is pizza crust…made of CAULIFLOWER! Buffalo ‘Cauliflower’ wings! BBQ Cauliflower! Mashed Cauliflower! Roasted Cauliflower! WOW! The endless…
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Kitchen Tips, Side dishes, Spring, Summer, Vegetables

Fava Beans

(AKA Broad Beans, Horse Beans) Season: spring – summer Taste: bitter Weight: light – medium Volume: moderate Techniques: boil, puree, simmer
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Kitchen Tips, Side dishes, Spring, Uncategorized, Vegetables

Asparagus, White

Season: spring Weight: light Volume: quiet – moderate Techniques: blanch, boil, saute, steam Tips: covered to deprive it of sunlight while growing, lighter in flavor and texture than green asparagus
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