Today was actually hot. I mean sweaty for real hot. So wonderful to see it all come around again. It makes eating different too. More fruit, more water, less heavy dishes, more picnics. Mara and I went to see Michael Pollan speak last week and he had some really great things to say. I am reading his new book “Cooked” and in it he spends a lot of time writing about fermentation. ” There is no “right” way to ferment anything. No hard fast rules. And, given how little we understand about the microbial world, where one bacteria can trade genes and their exact identities are often up for grabs, it would be hubris to pretend to certainty” It is […read more]
Just the other day John and I were chowing down on blue corn tortilla chips using zuké citrus & ginger pickled things as the condiment. While we were snacking, he shared his favorite breakfast recipe with me. Ezekial Sprouted Whole Grain English Muffins, sliced avocado, teriyaki sauce, and zuké pickled things Just Juniper over the top of all that goodness. The store I visited did not sell the sprouted whole grain english muffins, so I substituted with a slice of Ezekial Sprouted Grain & Seed Bread (ESGSB). Ingredients:1 slice of ESGSB1/2 Avocado3 Tbsp of zuké pickled things Just JuniperSplash of Ohsawa Organic Nama Shoyu (another substitute)Directions:Toast breadslice avocado 1/2 and layer on breadsprinkle with shoyutop generously with zuké pickled things […read more]
It’s April and by all signs, like the snow outside and the cold temperatures these past few days, NOT tomato season. My decision to post this blog might surprise some of you, but I received a request for a fermented salsa recipe. Honestly, besides zuké pickled things, there is no other condiment I crave more than salsa. Daily. Thanks for prodding me Aaron! So where do you get organic tomatoes in our temperate zone this time of year? Circle Fresh Farms organic tomatoes are available at Whole Foods Markets on the front range of Colorado. Circle Fresh is a network of 10 small farms working together to grow produce locally. This is a simple recipe, and one that has a […read more]
