Monthly Archives: December 2015

Doing it by Halves

Posted on December 30, 2015 by judilyn

   Half an avocado, half a tomato, half a tangerine, and half a ham, salami, and Swiss cheese grilled panini.   A delightful and quick lunch today. 

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Ancient Tupperware

Posted on December 24, 2015 by judilyn

We love having a big array of different fruits for our cooked, five-grain cereal in the morning. There is almost always a piece of this, or half of that left over to be used the next day. This is how … Continue reading →

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Pomegranate Seeds and Friends

Posted on December 21, 2015 by judilyn

We really miss the luscious strawberries and pit fruits of summer, but the recent discovery of pomegranate seeds has certainly enlivened our winter fruits.

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Cheese Bread, Light

Posted on December 16, 2015 by judilyn

Just before popping them into the oven. What are those little dots? That is a heaping helping of teff, an Ethiopian grain. The word itself means “lost”, I’ve read. And I can see how that is. If one of the … Continue reading →

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Pork and Greens

Posted on December 15, 2015 by judilyn

We have had some golden organic beets for a few days, but I haven’t cooked them yet. Last night, I was making a roast pork tenderloin (with a “zesty table blend” spice rub), so I snipped off the greens from … Continue reading →

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Cheeseburger Resurgence

Posted on December 13, 2015 by judilyn

What’s not to like? Swiss cheese, with fresh tomato and field greens. A yummy and very satisfying lunch!

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Nutrition Plate

Posted on December 10, 2015 by judilyn

You may have noticed that nutrition is near and dear to my heart. This chart passed before my eyes a couple of weeks ago, and I really want to share it. It is the best one I have ever seen … Continue reading →

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Garam Masala

Posted on December 7, 2015 by judilyn

   Deceivingly delicious and really simple.  A quick rice pilaf made with bone broth, sautéed tri-colored peppers and onions, topped with ham bits.  On a lark, I sprinkled some garam masala on the rice before adding the ham bits, and … Continue reading →

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Tropical Fruit in the Desert

Posted on December 6, 2015 by judilyn

  Even though we live in the desert, I can wheel my cart right up to the offerings from a tropical isle. When we lived in California, the persimmons were plentiful at this time of year, so I experimented with … Continue reading →

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One Potato, Two Potato

Posted on December 4, 2015 by judilyn

Onward and upward with my huge stash of bone broth. I’m using it everywhere, and THIS was unbelievably rich and delicious. Really a simple fix. Saute onions and celery. Add the broth and thicken it with a slurry of milk … Continue reading →

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Berbere and Dill

Posted on December 3, 2015 by judilyn

   Two taste treats in one! I had simmered the thigh, leg, and wing bones from the turkey in the Crockpot overnight, which produced another two quarts of rich broth and a good pile of meat.  I sautéed some onion, … Continue reading →

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