Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) was cultivated by the early Arabs. Ancient Phoenicians introduced it to the Greeks and Romans. The word asparagus is derived from asparag, a Persian word for tender shoots, eaten while young. Roman emperors were so fond of asparagus, that they kept a special asparagus fleet for the purpose of fetching it. This [...]
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Simple Celery Soup (So simple, so satisfying) 4 stalks celery chopped In a blender, puree: 1 avocado 1 tomato juice of 1 lemon or lime 1 clove garlic handful cilantro 1 tablespoon kelp Pour over the chopped celery. (Serves 2) Asian Noodle Bowl 2 cups pure water 1 Tablespoon Nama Shoyu 2 teaspoons unpasteurized miso [...]
Read MoreCabbage (Brassica oleracea) is one of the earliest cultivated vegetables, first grown over 4,000 years ago. This member of the Brassicaceae (Mustard) Family is a relative to cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, arugula, turnip, radish, and rutabaga. The English word cabbage is derived from the French term caboche, meaning “head, ” (as in head of cabbage). [...]
Read More cabbage, immune, probiotic, raw, vegan, vegetarianDelightful Day Lilies (Hemerocallis species) The genus name Hemerocallis comes from the Greek words hemera, meaning “day” and kalos, translating to “beautiful”. The flowers of most species open at sunrise and wither at sunset, often replaced by another on the same stem the next day. Some species are night-blooming. Once considered part of the Lily [...]
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