Back in December I found Buddha’s hand, a fragrant and oddly shaped citron that is all zest. I grated it up and placed it in a jar filled with a bottle of vodka. It sat in a dark, cool closet for around 7 weeks, when I took it out to find a strongly flavored citron […] Read more…
February 2011 archive
Slow Cooker Monday: Poached & Stuffed Spiced Pears
You knew it was coming: a dessert for the slow cooker. I waited until my month without sugar was over to make it a little easier, but I still chose a dessert based on a sweet fruit (and cut the amount of sugar that other similar recipes use). The pears came out super soft with […] Read more…
Surviving a Month Without Refined Sugar
Foods with no added sugar – not sure what I would have done without them! For the month of January, I didn’t eat refined sugar. It wasn’t easy at first, but once I located foods that didn’t contain refined sugar (it was sadly difficult to do so), it wasn’t too bad. The hardest part was […] Read more…
Chocolate Covered Raspberry Marshmallow Pops
Valentine’s Day – some people hate it, some people love it, some spend exorbitant amounts on overpriced flowers. Personally, I can take it or leave it. It’s lovely idea to have a day to celebrate love, but it shouldn’t be just one day out of the year. Anyway, whether you like the holiday or not, […] Read more…
Slow Cooker Oatmeal (or the Best Oatmeal Ever)
I’ve always heard great things about steel-cut oatmeal. It’s less processed than rolled oats so it’s healthier, has great texture and a nuttier taste than your typical Quaker oats. But the first time I tried it, it was awful. I cooked it on the stove for 10 or 15 minutes and the oatmeal was tough […] Read more…