Here it is the beginning of spring and I’m baking a mushroom risotto. It’s still cold out, although if the sun’s shining while working out in the garden it’s wonderful to feel the heat! I think that as long as the weather still has us cooking indoors, we can still enjoy a hearty repast. This…
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Fireside Mushroom Soup
When the days are short, and cabin fever is at its peak, a walk in the woods does wonders for the soul. The brilliant green of the hanging moss, the leaves from last fall finally composting away, and the mosses creeping over stones and fallen logs are great reminders that we live in a rainforest. …
Polenta & Veggie Slice
A warm breakfast without eggs or gluten is easy to do ahead of time by making this savory polenta slice. It makes enough for 4 good-sized servings, and has enough of a nutritional punch to keep you going for several hours. Simply reheat it either by using the microwave or gently frying in a bit…
Udon Noodles with Mushrooms, Gai Lan & Shrimp
It was dry today. Yesterday was a mix of monsoon type rain, with snow. Dry days in the winter allow us a snippet of daylight hours to get things done! Living on our farm makes us so appreciative of breaks in the weather and a toasty fire in the woodstove. Stretching the day to the…
Glazed Mushroom Salad
Sometimes a savoury salad is what’s needed to complete a meal. Often prawns, chicken or steak strips are added, but to me that tends to make it a main dish vs. a side dish. So here’s a way to get the deep flavours without using meat.
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