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The Inside Scoop on Agave Nectar

posted by Annie, from Natural Solutions Magazine Aug 6, 2008 1:00 pm
The Inside Scoop on Agave Nectar

Forty miles northwest of Guadalajara, in the arid highlands of western Mexico, lies the town of Tequila. In the hills surrounding the town, the subdued blue of the Agave tequilana plant colors the countryside. The region's farmers grow and harvest acre upon acre of the plant… more »

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Sweet Palm Sugar

posted by Melissa Breyer May 22, 2008 1:00 pm
Sweet Palm Sugar

At times my interests in ethnic recipes and alternative sweeteners collide, like when I come across the ingredient called pa… more »

Edible Blossoms and Candied Flowers

posted by Melissa Breyer May 8, 2008 4:00 am
Edible Blossoms and Candied Flowers

Many flower blossoms are quite wonderful tasting. But before you start randomly eating flowers from your garden, be sure you … more »

The Green Dish: Eating Chia

posted by Melissa Breyer May 7, 2008 1:00 pm
The Green Dish: Eating Chia

I have a confession to make. I ate my kids’ Chia Pets—and they were good. I can see now that it might seem a bit wicked: Me c… more »

The Green Dish: Dandelion Syrup

posted by Melissa Breyer Apr 29, 2008 2:00 pm
The Green Dish: Dandelion Syrup

I’ve been wild about dandelions lately. Dandelion greens proffer their fleeting sweetness at the first nod of spring and insp… more »

Eating Dandelions

posted by Melissa Breyer Apr 11, 2008 1:08 am
Eating Dandelions

Pity the American dandelion. In countries across the world the dandelion is considered a delicious vegetable and is consume… more »

Organic Eggs: Easy Greening

posted by Melissa Breyer Mar 11, 2008 8:12 am
Organic Eggs: Easy Greening

I happen to really love eggs, love them. They are versatile, rich, delicious and uniquely nutritious. Eggs are the standard… more »

Sensational Cinnamon

posted by The Gallands Mar 2, 2008 4:57 am
Sensational Cinnamon

You loved cinnamon as a kid, and you were right. Naturally sweet and delightfully aromatic, cinnamon is a wonderful power f… more »

Super Easy Homemade Baking Powder

posted by Melissa Breyer Feb 29, 2008 1:16 pm
Super Easy Homemade Baking Powder

I love to bake. I love throwing a mess of ingredients together and watching the charming chemistry that transforms that mes… more »

Simple Organic Ricotta Substitute

posted by Melissa Breyer Feb 28, 2008 5:26 pm
Simple Organic Ricotta Substitute

Even in the food-obsessed city that I live in, organic ricotta cheese is hard to come by. This would be fine if I didn't ha… more »

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