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i was craving green tonight

cleansing, hearty, simple

g r e e n

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Green on Green Salad

I threw this one together and kept it pretty simple, craving a light, healthy salad. But it would be delicious with other additions as well, like some shredded beets or carrots, radishes, avocado (sky is the limit). The following makes 1-2 servings.

Chop 1/2 bunch (about 8 stems) lacinato kale (ribs removed), 1 c parsley and 1/3 c fennel frawns. Place in mixing bowl. Grate about 1/2 c kohlrabi and add to bowl. In separate small bowl, combine 2 Tbsp tahini, 2 Tbsp white/yellow miso paste, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar, a splash balsamic vinegar, 2 Tbsp water and a pinch of salt. Mix well. If dressing seems too thick, add a bit more water, but dressing should be on the thicker side. Pour dressing over other ingredients and "massage" oils into the kale for about a minute. This helps break down the more fibrous parts of the kale and makes it easier to chew and digest. Top salad with raw pumpkin seeds.

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the depth of its earthiness is unparalleled

mineral

earth

green

(it is in my top 5)

(lunch)

sauteed nettles

buckwheat

avocado

poached egg

flax oil

(dinner)

Rustichella d'Abruzzo linguine

nettle puree

parmigiano

walnuts

olive oil

all i can think about

is the rich, pureed nettle soup

that will be my next creation

with chestnuts + sour cream

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it may look like a bowl of

nothing

but actually it was

the best midnight snack

warm quinoa

goji berries

coconut flakes

tahini dollop

raw pepitas

hemp seeds

crushed brazil nuts

a pinch maca powder

spoonful of honey

homemade almond milk 

tiny sprinkle sea salt

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a wedding gift

to my parents

these were coated with layers of

B L A C K

since i can remember

i recently scrubbed them

and ordered new un-broken knobs

they are now set for

a second lifetime

<< a lifetime i look forward to >>

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the best part of my recent days

has been stocking the jars in my new pantry

ready

set

go

thanks to

People's Food Co-op

The Herb Shoppe

Whole Foods

Alberta Co-op Grocery

The Woodsman Market

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thanks to my 

personal mover,

shopping assistant,

design partner,

and professional thrifter

Mister Bellmer,

i scored these mod kitchen chairs

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kraut/kombucha

hibernating

in my new pantry

(first time making kraut in my new

ceramic crock from flea market!)

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golden California light

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gratitude for

countless days of beauty

spent here

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one era ends

and

another begins

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