Author Archives: Lindsey Thompson
Butternut Squash, Chicken Mole Enchilada Casserole
Chicken and Butternut Squash Enchiladas with Mole Ingredients 1 medium butternut squash 1 large onion 2-4 cloves garlic 1 T cumin 1 large skinless chicken breast 1 head of spinach 1 jar of Mole. I like the 8.25 ounce glass jar of Dona Maria Mole with the yellow metal lid. About 4 cups chicken or […]
A Guide to Autumn Foods to Improve Health- an East Asian Medicine Perspective
To my dear readers, I apologize for my blogging hiatus. I am happy to announce that my husband and I bought a house, moved, and have had a handful of other positive stressors during the month of October. I needed a bit more balance in my life, hence the blogging break. But now I am […]
Gastronomic Shenanigans – Dairy Free, Creamy Curried Squash Soup
For those autumn days when the crisp chill enters the air, or those flat-out cold, blustery winter nights, this soup can put some warm back into your muscles. If you are struggling with joint and muscle pain, consider adding a tablespoon turmeric to the soup, as it reduces pain by increasing circulation. Ingredients: 2 T […]
Two Recipes: Curried Delicata Squash Crescents & Turmeric Cinnamon Spiced Oatmeal
Curried Delicata Squash Crescents Ingredients: 2 delicata squash 1 T curry powder 2 tsp paprika 1 T olive oil Preheat the oven to 375. Cut the delicata squash in half, lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out all of the seeds and guts. Slice the squash into ½ inch crescents. Place in a mixing bowl […]
The Wet Sock Treatment To Stop A Cold In Its Tracks
I know what you’re thinking. Wet socks sound like some sort of medieval torture protocol, or a easy way to ruin a beautiful day. While it may seem weird and equally unappealing, this is a simple treatment that can help alleviate cold and flu symptoms right as they start to rear their sneaky little […]
Cold And Flu Season Tidbits- How East Asian medicine can help
As I write this, some children have already gone back to school. A second wave will start right after Labor Day weekend, and college students will be in class by the end of the month. Parents, teachers, and students know the drill. School starts. Immune systems mingle, fraternize, share drinks, and maybe even some slightly […]
Late August Farmer’s Market Recipes- Green Bean Salad and Meat Balls
Warm Green Bean Salad with Mustard Dressing Ingredients: Two solid handfuls of green beans or purple bush beans 1/2 cup cremini mushrooms 1 cup parsley 1 small onion Dressing: 2 T cold-pressed olive oil 2 T whole grain mustard 1-2 tsp white wine vinegar optional: 1 tsp honey Cooking instructions: Rinse and trim the tips […]
Early August Farmer’s Market Recipes- GF Quiche and Sweet Corn Salad
Gluten-free Summer Quiche Ingredients: Crust: 2 cups almonds or almond flour 1 cup walnuts or walnut flour 3-4 T butter, or you can substitute 1/2 of the butter with low-fat/non-fat yoghurt if you are trying to cut fat Filling: 1 summer squash 1 head kale 1 onion 6 cremini mushrooms 6 eggs 1 cup half […]
The Domino Effect Of Heartburn Medications
If I asked you to trade me your heartburn symptoms for bone density loss, possible infection, and vitamin deficiencies, would you? Long-term use of acid reflux medications, known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), have dangerous side effects. To fully understand how PPIs create this domino effect of ill health, we have to look at the […]
The Beets are back! Farmer’s Market Recipes week of July 29, 2013
Recipes in this weeks blog: Pambiche inspired Beet Salad Savory Quinoa Veggie Fest Dessert: fresh peach and goat cheese with balsamic reduction Pambiche inspired Beet Salad Recipe Ingredients: 9 small beets 6 green onions 1 bunch/head cilantro 2-3 T balsamic vinegar 2 T olive oil 1/4 tsp ground pepper pinch of salt (optional, I often omit […]
Stick Out Your Tongue 