Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles – Vegan, Gluten & Sugar-free Ingredients: 1 ½ cup Chopped dates, softened in a small bowl of 1/2c hot water (30 min) 1 cup Tahini (sesame paste) or Almond butter ¼ – ½ cup Cocoa powder (add more or less depending on how bitter you want the truffles) 1 cup Unsweetened dried shredded coconut …
The Saag Tofu* Saga & Recipe Having just returned to Cape Breton from several weeks of travel I was eager to get back in the garden. While there was no snow on the ground, it was getting unseasonably cold. A bit worried about how the garden greens were faring I was pleased to find healthy …
You may not be out in your winter garden gathering kale, as Barbara does here, but you can add Barbara’s recipes for Kale “Green Bites” served with Apple Chutney and Yoghurt dip–for vegetarians, vegans and other “foodies”. Savoury Green Bites with apple chutney and yogurt dip These tasty morsels can be served as an …
Read moreBarbara’s Winter Recipes: Kale “Green Bites” with Savoury Sauces
I’m eating my words (and kale) these days- after telling everyone who wants to know what Cape Breton winters are like, “oh, the real snow doesn’t come until the 2nd or 3rd week in January….we pick greens from the garden at Christmastime” – and everyone is impressed. Not so this time. I just harvested the …
Spring has finally sprung here on Cape Breton and along with the first garden and wild greens have also come a series of guests who observe a gluten-free diet.
Rice cakes for breakfast go only so far until they become oh so boring. So I finally screwed up my courage and attempted to bake a loaf of gluten-free bread. Just reading the ingredient list is a challenge: xanthan gum? tapioca flour? potato starch? Never mind where I might find these on this island that at times feels like it’s located at the end of the world…
But after a bit of research […]
Carrot Ginger salad
serves 4
6 large carrots, peeled grated – place into large bowl
juice from 1 lemon – add to carrots and mix in
2″ section of fresh frozen ginger, grated – mix into carrots
1/2 c diced parseley or chives – add to carrots
3 T olive oil – add to carrots
season to taste with salt & pepper
Cauliflower Mango Curry with Cashew Nuts
Serves 4-5
3 T olive oil, heated in large wok or cast iron frying pan
Add 1 large diced onion – slowly caramelize on medium heat, stirring frequently
When onions are caramelized, add 1 stalk diced celery, sautee with onion, stirring frequently
Add 3 cloves […]
