Foods
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chick peas, sesame seeds, fresh mint, olive oil, caraway, coriander, black pepper, fresh ginger root, cinnamon, walnut, lemon juice, wine vinegar, salt, salted lemon, pistachio, parsley, cinnamon, garlic, and rose petals
If you wish to accompany me in the composition of a very old-fashioned hummus, begin gathering the ingredients. I plan to prepare it during the first 2021 week.
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An alternative to fasting might be the raw
Mental hunger trumps physical hunger; the joy of food intake trumps physical hunger; the offerings of nature ought to trump any overindulgence on subsiding hunger. It is the refined mind, and acquiring an appreciation for the culture of eating that elevate the individual in health and wealth, more than abstinence. There is much beauty and…
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Baked Pears
At the supermarket, I spotted some pairs, and remembered a sweet dish I baked in London in 2010. In fairly similar fashion, it happened last night. three pairs, cut in halves two cups of Chardonnay one cardamom pod, ground one star anise, ground one clove, ground ½ inch of a vanilla pod, squeezed Fifty minutes…
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Apple Wisdom
The seeds found in apples are bitter. Sounds like a natural defense against animals feasting on them. In addition, genetically, each seed will produce an apple tree which bears apples of a different variety. Naturally, each distinct variety would only exist as long as the lifespan of its tree of provenance. Source: “Botany of Desire”…
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French Wild Lavender and Saffron Rice Pudding
Today, after another late, late night, breakfast was late, and I spontaneously wanted sweetness and creaminess in a warming dish to start the day. After taking one cup of Arborio rice — yes, the same I use for risotto — tree of milk, five tablespoons of brown sugar, two pinches of Afghan saffron, two cardamom…
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Love Ingrained — a non blended Risotto
Love and paradise! Those are desired states for body and soul wishing to live a fulfilled and satisfied life, free of challenges, free of doubt. At least it seems to be a common sentiment amongst humans. To me, such states imply other connotations: a refined focus, lively observation, widened attention, and heightened physical and cognitive…
Sila Blume 