Tag Archives: low glycemic

Get yourself rhubarb, quick!

Posted on May 16, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Rhubarb is one of those blink-and-you’ll-miss it foods. It’s really only in season the tail end of April through middle May, although I occasionally see it at the Farmer’s Markets in the fall. And I’m so jazzed that I saw … Continue reading →

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A Simple Curry and the Little Basil that Could

Posted on May 4, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I was out getting my garden ready, when I spied this little guy coming out of a crack in our patio. Isn’t he cute? I was surprised for a few reasons. First, he seeded himself; second, we just had a … Continue reading →

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African Inspired Almond Collard Stew

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

A last hurrah for the season… These are my lovely collards, which overwintered in my garden. They started to bolt with the heat, and so it was clear it was (past) time for them to go. I’m totally partial to … Continue reading →

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Summer (or spring!) rolls

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Some people call them spring rolls, some people call them summer rolls. Either way, they’re yummy and surprisingly easy to make, once you get the hang of them. They’re totally customizable, depending on what you like and what’s around in … Continue reading →

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Roasted Celeriac and broccoli Soup (aka leftover veggie soup)

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Someone mentioned going on a nightshade free diet (i.e. avoiding potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, etc.) and I got to thinking about my favorite potato-like veggie: celery root, or celeriac. This bizarre looking vegetable has a mild, celery like flavor and is … Continue reading →

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Quinoa Italiana

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Ok, I know there’s nothing Italian about quinoa, but boy, does quinoa go well with traditional Italian flavors like tomato, basil and pine nuts. I’ve enjoyed quinoa for years, but usually did it with a southwestern twist. But I wanted … Continue reading →

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