Spring Pickles.

spicy pickled carrots.

Ingredients:
1 bunch carrots, halved or quartered
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup white wine vinegar
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp palm sugar
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 tsp fennel seed
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp coriander seed
3 whole cloves

Trim and place carrots into a large mason jar. Bring all other ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan. Simmer for a few minutes, then pour into jar, making sure carrots are covered completely. Seal jar and let rest for a few days.

rainy days & chocolate chip cookies.

chocolate chip cookies w/cinnamon & coconut.
{don't forget a cold glass of raw milk for dunking.}

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 palm sugar
1 egg
1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
1 Tbsp raw honey
1/4 tsp sea salt
2 1/2 cups almond flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 dark chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350˚.
Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl or mixer. Add egg, vanilla, & honey. Sift dry ingredients in a small bowl. Slowly add to wet batter. Stir in coconut & chocolate. Scoop batter on to parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 mins. Cool slightly & serve.

lemon love.

the new & improved.

{Black & whites.}

birthday bloodies.

{it's more like a beverage-salad. you can even get one with steak...}
ACME.

dinner for two?

{Oven Roasted Glazed Ribs. Golden Beet & Blood Orange Salad. Braised Collard Greens w/Prosciutto.}

and I'm spent.

kicking cancer, one dish @ a time.

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{Japonica Rice Salad.}

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{Jade Rolls.}

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