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SNACKS Recipes

SESAME ROSE + MILLET BAR

POSTED ON May 9, 2017

Posted in Gluten free, Grains, Snacks

SESAME ROSE + MILLET BAR

 

A few months ago as I was wondering the isles of Kalustyan’s shopping for a cooking class on whole grains, I discovered that they carry organic puffed amaranth, millet and quinoa—for some reason unknown to me as yet, these are difficult to find in New York City retail food stores. After [...] continue reading ->

Fig Toasts

POSTED ON November 17, 2015

Posted in appetizer, cookbook, Snacks

Fig Toasts

 

Back when food blogging was a relatively nascent phenomenon, I would check in on the handful (or so) that were on my radar every week. I enjoyed the ritual of reading these blogs so much that I timidly began dreaming about writing my own food journal. Observing through pictures and words [...] continue reading ->

Sorrel humus for everyone down under plus other dips I love!

POSTED ON September 9, 2015

Posted in appetizer, Gluten free, Side Dishes, Snacks

Sorrel humus for everyone down under plus other dips I love!

Finally, I’m posting a recipe that suits the change of season in the Southern hemisphere! I hope everyone there is enjoying the very first signs of spring. If you’re heading into fall you could tuck this away until next year or scroll down for more dips I love.

When I first read the title [...] continue reading ->

Pumpkin nut milk

POSTED ON November 19, 2014

Posted in drinks, Snacks

Pumpkin nut milk

Suddenly the weather here in New York feels too cold to drink or eat anything that isn’t warm. However, I must admit this pumpkin milk is so delicious, I’ve been sipping on it cold as a snack. It wasn’t until this morning that I stirred some into hot oatmeal which created a golden, creamy [...] continue reading ->

Flavored nut milks

POSTED ON August 20, 2014

Posted in Dessert, Snacks

Flavored nut milks

Lately, when I forget to soak almonds I make nut milk with a combination of hemp and macadamia nuts. Since neither has a skin, you won’t need to soak them to remove phytic acid (a nutrient blocker in the skin that protects the seed from sprouting—there is plenty more info about this my book up [...] continue reading ->

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