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Sanura at MyLifeRunsOnFood.com's Blog – June 2010 Archive (9)

Leafy Greens, Red Chili Vinegar and the CSA

Last week, was the first Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) pick up. My canvas bag was filled with organic kale, collard, dandelion, bok choy, and Swiss chard greens. A large head of romaine, a small head of butter lettuce, green garlic and a dozen eggs were also included in the share. I dutifully took my bags home, and the next two hours were spent cleaning, cutting and packaging the greens. The next day, a salad was made with a mixture of butter… Continue

Added by Sanura at MyLifeRunsOnFood.com on June 23, 2010 at 2:08pm — No Comments

Cold Mulberry Soup with Ginger Yogurt

Melissa Danielle of the blog, "Honeybee Holistic", sent a twitter request asking to swap my lemon balm for mulberries. Of course, I agreed to the swap, and we met outside of a subway station. Mulberry is a berry originally from Asia. White and red versions are found in North America, too. Prior to the swap, I can’t recall ever tasting the fruit. Maybe, somebody’s homemade liqueur has given me a taste. They’re not quite as tart, nor do they have the… Continue

Added by Sanura at MyLifeRunsOnFood.com on June 23, 2010 at 2:04pm — No Comments

Butternut Squash Ravioli with Shrimp and Ginger Sauce

One of the first dinners I made for him was Butternut Squash Ravioli with Shrimp and Ginger Sauce. I remembered this dish, because he said shrimp was a favorite. As we continue to date, he occasionally says, “…I’m enjoying the process of us coming together.” It’s been two years since that auspicious Saturday afternoon. He warms my heart, too.…

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Added by Sanura at MyLifeRunsOnFood.com on June 23, 2010 at 2:02pm — No Comments

Smoothie No. 5: Blueberry and Peach

Blueberry and Peach is no. 5 of the Smooth Numbers series. They’re quick postings listing the ingredients for making refreshing, healthy drinks in a blender. Read More…

Added by Sanura at MyLifeRunsOnFood.com on June 14, 2010 at 10:56am — No Comments

Blackberry Wheat Muffins

Wheat flour is the new experimental ingredient in the kitchen. It has a bit of a heartier and earthier taste. It’s unusually made with a rich sweetener, such as molasses or maple syrup; to tame it’s coarseness. Since www.MyLifeRunsOnFood.com has started, the purchase of white flour is more frequent.… Continue

Added by Sanura at MyLifeRunsOnFood.com on June 14, 2010 at 10:47am — 1 Comment

Gazpacho with Shrimp Cucumber Salad

Casey Angelova of the food blog, Eating, Gardening & Living in Bulgaria, is sponsoring another cultural cuisine event. This time it’s honoring Portugal on their National Day. The Portuguese call it “Dia de Portugal.” It’s also a day honoring their national hero, Luís de Camões, for he’s the author of an epic poem, Os Lusíadas, that tells the history of Portuguese…

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Added by Sanura at MyLifeRunsOnFood.com on June 9, 2010 at 5:17pm — No Comments

Smoothie No. 1: Matcha Pineapple

Matcha Pineapple is the first of the Smoothie Numbers series. They’re quick postings listing the ingredients for making refreshing, healthy drinks in a blender.

Matcha Pineapple Smoothie

Ingredients: 2 to 3 cups frozen pineapple chunks; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tbsp. Matcha tea powder; 1 to 2 cups of unsweetened soy… Continue

Added by Sanura at MyLifeRunsOnFood.com on June 7, 2010 at 11:05am — 2 Comments

To Cure a Sweet Tooth with Honey

Left work exactly on time to pay some dear respect to the Union Square Farmer’s Market in New York City. When it comes to seasonal produce, early summer is the perennial favorite. Originally, I came to the market to cure a sweet tooth. This time, Andrew’s Honey booth caught my attention among the other…

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Added by Sanura at MyLifeRunsOnFood.com on June 4, 2010 at 12:25am — No Comments

Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes

I once bragged about making an Almond Poppy Seed Cake. Someone responded it was a novel idea, because lemons and poppy seeds are an overuse combination of flavors. Read more and get the recipe at… Continue

Added by Sanura at MyLifeRunsOnFood.com on June 4, 2010 at 12:21am — No Comments