In Praise of the Vita-Mix
This is going to be a shameless plug for the Vita-Mix machine. And I do mean shameless, because I do not have any reservations in recommending this awesome machine for anyone’s kitchen.
We purchased our Vita-Mix almost six years ago and have never had a moment’s trouble with it. The warranty is seven years.
Here’s what I [...]
Great Egg Substitute: Flax Seed Meal
I use flax seed meal and water, whisked together, almost exclusively as an egg substitute. It is the ideal substitute in most baked goods. Now these are normal baked goods, such as muffins, cookies, and cakes. No egg substitute will work successfully in dishes that are egg-dependent, such as quiche or meringue. [...]
How to Grow Microgreens
In part, this method comes from Ann Wigmore’s book “Sprouting.” I have added modifications of my own.
1. For each tray of microgreens, soak 1-1/2 cups seeds (sunflower or buckwheat) overnight in a 1/2 gallon mason jar. Use seeds still in their hulls. Drain and rinse fully after soaking. Add a stainless steel sprout screen and [...]
Reheating Foods Without A Microwave
We have not used a microwave for about four years. We read enough about it to confirm a belief that our food would be more healthful if we did not use a microwave. The purpose of what I write here is not to convince you to do without one, but rather to help you make [...]
Sprout Log and Sprout Pricing
Many of you know that we have been growing and eating a significant amount of sprouts. Except for shredded carrots, shredded goat cheese, and rice cake crumbles (used as croutons), our salads for the last three months have been exclusively composed of home-grown sprouts.
I have been growing these sprouts: lentil; mung bean; radish; and a [...]
