The cilantro we planted in our garden around Memorial Day, has already started to bolt some from the heat in recent weeks–it is nearly July after all–and shortly will start to go to seed. Those seeds, as you may or may not know, are coriander. They will first be plump and bright green, a wonderful… Continue reading Cardamom and Coriander Soda Syrup
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What I’m cooking this weekend.
a dog day of late spring. Sparkling Panakam: This recipe from Heidi Swanson’s (101cookbooks.com) new book Super Natural Every Day, is for a sparkling, spiced Indian beverage, certain to refresh between weeding turns in the gardens. With lime, ginger cardamom and salt, it is described on Epicurioius.com as “a frosty cold, light, bright ginger beer”.… Continue reading What I’m cooking this weekend.
Spiced Cranberry, Ginger, and Pear Sauce
I was recently asked to be a guest blogger for the wonderful heart-healthy food blog What Would Cathy Eat? Cathy asked for a cranberry sauce for thanksgiving, that was less sweet than usual. Here is the post and recipe below, in case you hadn’t caught it on her site. –Catie For years, as a child… Continue reading Spiced Cranberry, Ginger, and Pear Sauce