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Food Highlight

Discussing Coconut Flour

by KimiHarris on June 23, 2009

I am going to be showcasing some coconut flour recipes on this site soon, so I wanted to talk about it a little more before I did. The pro’s, con’s and personal experience.
What’s so Great about Coconut Flour?
First, it’s not only a gluten free flour, it’s a grain free flour too. So for those [...]

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For Your Garden: Lovage

by KimiHarris on May 4, 2009

Lovage is a very flavorful herb that is a relative of celery. You can see in the picture how the herb’s leafs look similar to celery leafs. It pairs very well in soups and bean dishes, and I am sure in a myriad of other dishes as well. I have a hard time trying to explain it’s flavor. It seems familiar, yet different. Some people describe it as tangy. Regardless, it is full of favor! You will have to try it yourself to see what you think.

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Soy Sauce: What to Avoid, What to Buy

by KimiHarris on March 23, 2009

Soy sauce is a dark, rich, complex flavorful condiment that is good to just drizzle over rice or to add to a variety of dishes-that is, if you have the right soy sauce.
Like mentioned in my post Japanese Style Avocado, my husband is half Japanese. I was a little concerned over our different food likes [...]

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Nixtamalization: Nutritional Benefits

by KimiHarris on March 19, 2009

Yesterday, we looked at the history of nixtamalization and what a difference it can make particularly for those who depend on corn as a staple. Today, I wanted to look a a little more of what happens nutritionally when you nixtamalize corn. It’s exciting to read about!

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