recipe by: parsley,sage,dessertsandlinedrive.com “You can serve this salad on 4 separate plates, or one big platter that everyone can share, passing the dressing, which is what I did. …I just lined everything up in rows with as much that would fit…” By the way, are the blue potatoes not gorgeous? What a deep blue hue! Rainbow Salade Nicoise 4 lunch… Continue Reading
Applied Kinesiology: Quackery or Not?
April 25th, 2012 - Posted in Healthy LivingApplied Kinesiology: Quackery or Not? Applied kinesiology uses muscle testing to assess for disease and/or deficiency within the body. Typically the practitioner tests strength in a limb while the patient has a certain herb or nutrient in their energy field (for example: in their other hand) or while the patient has their other hand on… Continue Reading
Raspberry Ketone…The New “Miracle” Weight Loss Drug
April 14th, 2012 - Posted in Healthy LivingRaspberry Ketone was recently touted by Dr. Oz as a “miracle” weight loss drug. My initial reaction was excitement: who doesn’t want to get at least a little leaner? But is this drug really a miraculous? Not yet. Raspberry has been decently well studied as an anti-oxidant. It has been noted to have a possible… Continue Reading
Mini Strawberry Pop Tarts
April 14th, 2012 - Posted in RecipesFor the pie dough: ½ cup very cold unsalted butter, cut into ¾-inch cubes 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 2 tbsp granulated sugar ¼ tsp salt 4 tbsp ice cold water For the filling: 8 oz/227 g hulled and chopped strawberries (about 1 cup) – Kawano Farms, Valdivia Farms 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 tbsp… Continue Reading
Mustard Greens and Hollandaise Stack
April 14th, 2012 - Posted in RecipesPreparation: (for each single serving): For the Stacked Toast 2 slices thick cut smoked bacon – Da-Le Ranch 1 slice of thick crusty white bread – Loic Patisserie and Lisko Imports 1 egg – Paradise Valley Ranch 1 big handful of mustard greens, cut into chunks – Cielo Farms ¼ of a medium onion, chopped -… Continue Reading
Tirami Sud with Yogurt, Ricotta, and Candied Capers
April 14th, 2012 - Posted in RecipesINGREDIENTS (Here is a great converstion chart I found online: http://www.convert-me.com/en/convert/cooking …for this and all your future metric system recipes)! For the biscuit: Sugar 20 g (1 1/2 Tbsp) Flour 20 g, Type 00 preferably (1 1/2 Tbsp) Potato flour 5 g Egg whites 25 g (2 eggs) – Lisko Imports (Eben HaezereEggs) and Da-Le Ranch… Continue Reading
Halibut with Pistachio Pesto
April 14th, 2012 - Posted in RecipesIngredients For the Pesto: 1c pistachios, shelled – Hopkins AG 1c fresh basil – Archi’s Acres 1/4c cilantro – B St. Growers 2 garlic cloves zest of 1 lemon – Paradise Valley Ranch 3T grated parmesan cheese – Dolce Pane e Vino cheese shop 1/4-1/2c olive oil – Thyme of Essence salt to taste For… Continue Reading
Ricotta Gnocchi with Basil & Fresh Mozzarella
April 14th, 2012 - Posted in RecipesIngredients For the Ricotta Gnocchi: 1lb ricotta (full fat) 1 egg, lightly beaten – Da-Le Ranch and Lisko Imports (Eben Haezer eggs) 1-1/2c flour pinch of salt For the Sauce: 1T olive oil – Thyme of Essence 2 cloves garlic, chopped – Sage Mountain Farm 1 (15oz) can plain tomato sauce (or fresh from Valdivia… Continue Reading
Beef Bourguignon
April 14th, 2012 - Posted in RecipesINGREDIENTS 6-8 ounces salt pork, cut into 1/2 inch chunks – Da-Le Ranch 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided 4 pounds trimmed beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes, patted dry with paper towels – Da-Le Ranch Salt 10-12 shallots, chopped, about 2 cups – Sage Mountain Farm 2 large, peeled carrots, 1 chopped, 1 cut into… Continue Reading
Chocolate Souffles w/ Homemade Coconut Ice Cream!
March 31st, 2012 - Posted in RecipesChocolate Souffles Prep Time: 20 mins Bake Time: 20 mins Serves: 8 Ingredients 1/2 oz. (1 Tbsp) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp whole milk 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate, (60-70% cacao) chopped 6 large egg whites, at room temperature 4 large egg yolks Method Brush eight 6-oz…. Continue Reading