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!
by KimiHarris on March 18, 2009
One example of how one, very cheap and easy practice can make a huge difference in the quality of life of many is nixtamalization of corn, a traditional practice in Mexico. Unfortunately, those across the border in the US hadn’t (and haven’t) learned to copy this practice and it has had devastating effects.
by KimiHarris on January 29, 2009
Sprouting in your kitchen is like having a mini garden in the house year round.
I have been greatly enjoying sprouting recently. It’s been something I’ve done off and on for a few years now, but I am really branching out into sprouting a variety of beans, grains and seeds now and am loving it.
I will [...]
by KimiHarris on January 20, 2009
Many of you have mentioned that it can be hard to keep up on cooking healthy meals for your family. Sometimes it just doesn’t happen. I am with you there and freely admit that my own tiredness, circumstances, or disorganization has at times prevented us from eating as well as I would have liked. [...]