Sunday, March 14, 2010

title pic Superfoods Stirfry with Maitake Mushrooms, Lacinato Kale and Quinoa

Posted by Gabi on 9 March 10

This clean-eating and very tasty Asian inspired dish makes use of three highly nutritious “super-foods”- Maitake Mushrooms, Lacinato Kale and Quinoa. I was in the neighborhood Asian market and came across a selection of beautiful fresh Maitake mushrooms. Maitakes (Grifola Frondosa) are being studied for their beneficial effects on the immune system, for cancer treatment and for their effects on [...]

title pic Clean Eating with Indian-Spiced Roast Cauliflower

Posted by Gabi on 24 February 10

I’ve been kind of quiet on the blog for a few months. Frankly, I had a rather huge disappointment in not being able to finally swing opening my own cafe/bakery in December and it kind of took the wind out of my sails for a while. But in embracing that there will probably be a [...]

title pic Crockpot Ham and Easy Potatoes Au Gratin

Posted by Gabi on 10 November 09

Cook a small shank end ham in a crockpot and then glaze it in the oven while you cook some easy potatoes au gratin and steam some marble sized brussels sprouts- and voila  you have an easy and comfortingly great dinner!

Ham in the Crockpot
You’ll need 1 smallish bone in, shank end, fully cooked ham, small enough [...]

title pic Patatas Bravas & King Crab Cakes for Tapas plus Pom Sangria

Posted by Gabi on 9 September 09

We enjoy the small plate style of Tapas now and then and two of our favourite dishes are Patatas Bravas and Crab Cakes. While it’s lovely to go to Meditrina or Martine Cafe (two of our favourite local tapas restaurants) and order many small plates to share- occasionally we like to make our own at home.
Patatas Bravas (brave potatoes) are [...]