Fermenting, Pickling, and Juicing

Forward I need to clear the air with two things: I am not sure I know much about cooking. I don’t like following recipes. I don’t like operating within much of any constraints. I think I just get lucky most of the time.  My secret? Make what I think I will like, commit to eating […]

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Beets

What are they and what do I do with them? Beets are divine. I have found that most who do not like them have only had them pickled and out of a can or jar.  If you recall, they are in the beet family with swiss chard and sugar beets. I will not get too […]

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Super Dense and Not Too Sweet Chocolate Beet Cake

1 1/2ish medium beet roots 1/4 cup-ish buttermilk (Pay attention later, this one is special) 1 cup yogurt 2 Tbsp. water reserved from cooking the beets 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar 1½ cups white flour (you can replace with other flour if you choose) ½ cup cocoa 1 cup sugar 1 […]

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Simple Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad

(vegan, gluten-free) 1 lb. beets, stems and skinny roots cut off, and small ones cut in half, large ones cut in to quarters (leave the skins on) 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut on the diagonal into 1 inch pieces a handful of fresh cilantro and/or parsley (about 2 T. chopped) olive oil 2 T. […]

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