Hummus is the Arabic word for chickpea. One of the oldest foods on the planet, hummus dates back to ancient Egypt. what can we offer that is a new twist on an ancient food? Sprouted Hummus. Double the protein and 20 – 30 times the nutritional value. Take that Cleopatra.
Sprouting chickpeas? Really?! In the Gypsy Kitchen? Oh yeah, we’re spouting chickpeas, because it’s fun. Nothing I like more than growing things then eating them. When we talk about food in terms of fuel and energy think for a moment about the amount of energy that a seed produces to grow. Sprouting increases the protein, essential amino acids, enzymatic activity, vitamins, and fiber content.
Friday Afternoon Quickies… ideas for the weekend, interesting bits and bites, Foodie Tapas. Happy Hour idea #2 – The Veggie Mary, fresh twist on classic.
Wild chanterelle mushroom soup; dried chanterelle mushrooms in a roasted vegetable broth and finished with truffle oil. Dark, sweet, lusty and… unrestrained.
Enoki Phở – in a chanterelle enriched, clear vegetable broth. Delicate, Asian, light.
This month we’re getting a jump on spring with ‘VEG HEAD’ month, a little tribute to the produce section and all things fruit & veggie related, starting with the most basic of basics – vegetable stock. Two applications; one rich & hearty the other clear & delicate.
The first time I read the recipe that lead to the one you see here I turned my nose up and walked way. The first ingredient is ‘Raisin Bran Cereal’. Who does that? Rachel Ray maybe but not me. Until there was, Nutty-Buddy Bran Muffins.
In my first year as an Innkeeper I began a tradition that became a trademark in my bed & breakfast rooms – bedside cookies. While guests were out enjoying the evening, I would slip into their room with a plate of warm oatmeal cookies, straight from the oven.
This is perhaps my most frequently used recipe. It’s easy, versatile, and provided you don’t forget anything (it can happen to the best of us) they’ll be picture perfect every time.
Hi, I’m Cori.
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