En papillote is French for “in parchment”, or al cartoccio in Italian. This is a method of cooking in which the food is put into a folded pouch or parcel and then baked. The parcel is typically made from folded parchment paper, but other material, such as a paper bag or aluminum foil, may be used. The parcel holds in moisture to steam the food. The…
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Coconut butter really is one of the greatest things on earth. Really. It’s thick, it’s smooth, it’s sweet, and it’s just so delicious. I rave about the delectability on a regular basis, and am often asked about the difference between coconut butter and coconut oil. Apparently this information is rather confusing to folks ~ Neither…
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What an honor it has been to be inspired to revisit this recipe creation from June of 2013. An honor in that Tina Turbin of Paleo Gluten Free Recipes has selected not just this one, but this AND another to be a part of her latest and greatest cookbook creation. I’m thrilled. Take a look…
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Based on the success of last week’s Basil Ginger Meatballs, I was inspired to go a little further with the flavor combination. As I mentioned before, combining the intoxicating aroma and savory flavor of fresh basil with the spice and zing of fresh ginger is one of my favorite culinary amalgamations. Thus, when presented with…
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I came across this article and it truly is hilarious. Not only can I relate to all 20 items on the list in some unique and intimate way, but this relationship is nothing new to me. Born and raised in Boulder, I was certainly “doomed” (maybe not the correct choice of words, but I’ll say…
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So, it became Chocolate Mousse Coconut Shellies… An amazingly delicious, raw food, chocolate dessert. Easy right? I greatly hesitated posting this recipe, as I am tremendously embarrassed and mortified as the original photo quality following a few mouth watering bites of these divine dessert “shellies.” I also greatly struggled with developing a name for these…
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Yes, I am crazy for kale. I’m in love with almost every variety of apple, and I adore the smooth creamy deliciousness of raw almond butter, topped with the crunch of sprouted, salted almonds. But, I’m also crazy for coconut! Coconut butter is a dream, as is coconut milk, coconut flour, coconut oil, coconut kefir…I’m…
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A watermelon radish is, at first glance, a plain greenish-white, ugly root. However, if curiosity strikes and gets the best of you, slicing open the unique bulb reveals a stunning striated fuchsia interior. Gorgeous. The watermelon radish is also known as the “red meat” or “beauty heart” radish. I’ll say. Never before had a tried…
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