In the Philippines, Picadillo is called Giniling. Picadillo is a stew dish common throughout Spain and countries familiar with the misfortune of being colonized by spain, and is usually a dish made with ground beef or pork. Foods culturally brought in via oppression and transformed into cultural staples are historically complex symbols of cultural change,Continue reading “Make this flavorful plant based Fil-Mex Picadillo/Giniling”
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‘Recess’ Delicious Meal-Replacement Smoothie
Of all the smoothie recipes I’ve come up with over the years, this is perhaps my oldest because it’s based on a very simple, basic idea: Peanut Butter & Jelly.
Heartwarming Carrot Cake Baked Oats
Autumn proper may be far off, but there’s really no bad time for this spiced dish that can be eaten for breakfast, tea time or dessert.
Grounding Harvest Bake
Amidst the emotional peaks of Cancer season, this household favorite came through as a grounding meal that will also nourish you and replace calories lost during the high energy season from mid Summer through early Fall.
Potions & Herbal Remedies: Blood Moon Wine for Menstrual Pain
No matter how some may try to romanticize the spiritual meaning behind menstruation, the process itself will never be totally pleasant. Long from an affront to whatever Goddesses or energies one may or may not believe to be honored in the process, I think it is to honor the life path of anyone who menstruatesContinue reading “Potions & Herbal Remedies: Blood Moon Wine for Menstrual Pain”
Calming Purple Fungus Soup (w not-Bitter Fritters)
Feeling frayed? Try this healthy & satisfying fungus soup & fritter combo!
Sun Cakes: From Couche Couche & Hoecakes to Now
Okay, this is my favorite recipe, and one of the most requested, so let me explain how ‘Sun Cakes’ came to be. Cush Cush/ Couche Couche is a cajun breakfast/supper food made of cornmeal fried in a skillet with bacon drippings (or oil). The cornmeal batter sizzles and crisps, and is turned over and brokenContinue reading “Sun Cakes: From Couche Couche & Hoecakes to Now”
Hearty Pumpkin Spice Bread Pudding- Breakfast Style
Want a quick yet rich easy fall breakfast? Try this hearty & nutritious pumpkin spice bread pudding- pumpkin butter necessary!