February 2012
5 posts
7 tags
Grain-free sushi salad
If you’ve ever read my blog before, you’re probably aware of my fondness for sushi salad. It began when my love of sushi met my hectic working week. I wanted all the flavour without the hassle. Over the years, my diet has changed drastically so it’s only natural that my sushi salad should follow suit. First I made a hypoallergenic version by using quinoa and omitting some of the basics. Last...
treowe-treow asked: Hi! I'm following your progress with Pitchford's method with interest -- my doctor told me I have IBS and said "drink more water and eat prunes," haha, not helpful. :x I too have tried cutting dairy (no change) and gluten (which has been terrible -- I miss the insoluble fiber and I'm not convinced grains are to blame, either) and your entry on being a "cold"-type...
7 tags
Green broad bean salad with mint and coriander
Here’s an easy salad that’s perfect for a take-to-work lunch. I’m slowly broadening my food combining limitations so this one includes two fats instead of one, and both beans and seeds. If you’re sticking to the strict rules, it’s simple to cut it back to one of each. Just take your pick! Or you can substitute in fresh peas for the broad beans and still keep the...
8 tags
Curried roast parsnip and sweetcorn soup
I’ve been reading about the warming and cooling properties of certain food groups recently. I am – and always have been – a chronically cold person. Just ask my boyfriend (who, lucky for me, happens to be a warm person…)! This winter in Amsterdam we’ve had a sudden cold snap which froze the canals enough to be walked on. This most definitely doesn’t happen every year. It’s madness and...
8 tags
Oat yoghurt
In Healing with Whole Foods, Paul Pitchford says:
‘Seed yoghurt is one of the finest predigested proteins and ferments. It is easily assimilated. The rancidity and oil of seed yoghurt are reduced by the fermentation. Use in spreads, sauces and dressings.’
His recipe is suitable for sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds and oats. Naturally fermented foods are a cheap and easy way...