Here are some basic facts about salt: All salt comes from the sea – underground mines and seawater. Underground salt deposits were established by ancient seas that dried up. Some of the deposits were thrust upward by geologic forces and are near the surface in the shape of domes. Other deposits lie below ground and […]
Why I Like Teaching Cooking Classes
A long time ago women gathered in community or church kitchens and cooked together for holidays, canned preserves or pickles. The time consuming tasks were pleasantly endured thanks to the camaraderie. When people take cooking classes, they are not cooking in isolation but rather with other people with whom they can share the experience of […]
Toasting Nuts
Toasting nuts is a technique that intensifies the flavor and deepens the color. Toasting may be done in the oven or on top of the stove. Usually, no oil or butter is used in the toasting process, although some recipes do call for some fat. Pecans, pine nuts, walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts, sesame seeds, sunflower […]
The Different Kinds of Olive Oil
Oils are extracted from grains, seed, fruits and nuts. How they are extracted and to what degree of heat they were exposed is of concern. Here’s some information on the different kinds of olive oil. Olive Oil is a blend of refined olive oil and virgin olive oil that is fit for consumption without any […]
Quinoa Pecan Fudge Cupcakes
Quinoa flour provides a moist crumb. These Quinoa Pecan Fudge Cupcakes are delicious with or without an icing. Yield: 12 cupcakes Preheat oven to 350°F Ingredients: ¼ cup almond nut butter , smooth ½ cup chocolate or vanilla soymilk ¼ cup cocoa powder 1 cup fair trade brown sugar ½ cup quinoa flour, toasted ¾ […]
Nettie Cronish
Nettie Cronish is a natural and organic foods chef, culinary instructor and cookbook writer. Her latest book, co-authored with Pat Crocker, is Everyday Flexitarian.
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