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sprouts

How to Sprout

Sprouting at home is easy and requires little or no equipment not already have on hand. To save a few pennies, improve the taste, texture and nutritional status of your… Continue

Steamed asparagus with vinaigrette

Spring Stalks

Nothing says spring like the crunchy grass-like stems of asparagus. This herbaceous, perennial plant was once grouped with alliums like garlic and onions but now resides in its own family.… Continue

sunflower sprouts

It’s all About the Sprouts

Following up on my article on soaking grains from last week, I thought I would discuss the result of going one step further in your whole grain preparation. If your… Continue

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Soaking Whole Grains

Everyone is telling you that whole grains reign nutritionally supreme, but what they are not telling you is that it is easy for “whole grains” not to live up to… Continue

Snap peas with Finnadenni sauce

Dipping Sauces for Every Season

As Spring sun graces my porch I can’t help but to look forward to days of grilling, quick cool salads and the lighter fare that I’ve craved all winter. One… Continue

Whole Grains

The Great Grain Debate

  The status of grain in the modern diet is debated as if it held a place in office: should it be impeached from our dietary guidelines, should we use… Continue

Quick Soba Noodle Soup

Full Circle Box – Week of March 20th “Spring Begins!”

  The couple hours of daylight really makes a difference. It’s nice to be able to leave for work in the light as well as come home with a bit… Continue

Homemade Whole Wheat Pizza

Quick and Simple Whole Wheat Pizza

One of my favorite pizzas of all time has to be mushrooms and spinach on pesto. Born primarily from nostalgia for a San Francisco road trip and midnight arrival that… Continue

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Homemade Yogurt

Knowing how your food is made is equally as important as knowing where it comes from. I know (because I am a culprit of this myself) it is easy to… Continue

Homemade Sauerkraut

Full Circle Box – Week of March 13th “St. Patty’s Day”

Unfortunately we weren’t one of the few that managed to order Full Circle’s Good Food Combination this week. Luckily, our local butcher in Columbia City makes a wonderful Corned beef… Continue