by Allison Prater |
Zea Maize, the giant tropical grass more commonly known as corn, is currently the dominant species found in our western industrialized food system.
Domesticated by the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica, corn was first cultivated by the Aztec and Mayan peoples. Between 1250 A.D and 1700 A.D, the crop spread over the North American [...]

by Allison Prater |
The distinctive flavor of cardamom, reminiscent of its cousin ginger with the slightest hint of pine, is a surprisingly versatile ingredient used in cuisine around the world. In its native India, it is instrumental in creating delicious curry and masala chai. Individual seeds are sometimes chewed to freshen the breath. Cardamom flavors [...]

Getting that school lunch bag ready for your child can prove to be more of a challenge than you think. The menu has to be portable, nutritious, appealing to kids, easy to prepare and safe to eat. It also needs to be different from day to day. You can’t keep bagging the same stuff.
A recent [...]

Burning Man is just around the corner. During the week of August 31st through September 7th, Burners will spend one glorious week in Northern Nevada’s hot desert sun, exploring this year’s theme “Evolution.” They will have so many questions to ponder. As humans, what are we? Where are we from and where are we going? [...]

by Shelby Molchan |
The Standard American Diet (SAD), high in refined sugar and void of nutritional value, has lead to epidemic proportions of sugar addicts; along with a litany of corresponding health issues. Likened to a heroine addiction, sugar has become the drug of choice for the American population and it is available everywhere! According [...]

submitted by Susan Williams |
Ingredients::

8 cup water
3 fresh strawberries
2 cups honey
1 3/4 cups fresh lemon juice
2 slices of orange

How to Prepare:
In a saucepan, combine 1-cup water, strawberries, and honey warm until smooth, and stirring occasionally. Cool to room temperature, cover and chill.
In a large pitcher, mix together 7 cups water, lemon juice and slices, stir [...]

Inside Mrs. Ehlers Kitchen
Ingredients:

3 cups unbleached,
King Arthur flour
1/2 cup whole wheat
(Hungarian stone ground)
1/4 cup rye flour
(Hodgson Mill, stone ground.)
1/4 cup flax seed meal
(Bob’s Red Mill)
1 tsp. salt
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup honey
1 egg, beaten,
1 Tbs. safflower oil
1 cup warm water
1 envelope dry yeast
softened in 1/4 cup warm water with a pinch of sugar (about 5 [...]

by Allison Prater |
The aromatic resins of Myrrh have been admired by humans for centuries. Considered precious, myrrh is a wonderful addition to perfume, soap and incense. Traditionally revered as a powerful medicine and holy anointing oil, myrrh resin comes from a small tree that grows in the hot regions of India, the Middle East [...]

submitted by Susan Williams |
Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups butter
2 cups honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons cream of tarter
4 cups all purpose flour
2 cups (24 ounces) chocolate chips

How to Prepare:
Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees
Bake Time 10-13 minutes
Makes approximately 4 1/2 dozen 2-inch cookies.
Cream together: 1 1/5 cups butter & 2 cups [...]

submitted by Susan Williams |
Ingredients:

1/2 cup of raisins
1 thick slice crusty white bread
3 Tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup pine nuts
1 1/4 pounds young spinach, stalks removed
2 garlic cloves crushed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

How to Prepare:

Put raisins in a small bowl with boiling water and let soak for [...]

submitted by Susan Williams |
Ingredients:

3 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon very hot water
3/4 teaspoon grated fresh lime peel Salt and black pepper
4 pieces salmon filet ¾ in thick (about 6 oz. Each) skin removed
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges

How to Prepare:
Prep 10 min
Grill about 8 min
Makes 4 main [...]

by Marsha K. Weaver |
Grilling is one of the easiest and most delicious low-fat cooking methods. However, recent studies show meat, poultry, and fish cooked this way carry an increased risk of cancers of the colon, stomach, kidney, and liver.
Eating grilled foods increases your exposure to two types of cancer-causing compounds. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH’s) [...]