Mindful Mothers Day: Garden Love & Pesto Hints
Happy Mothers Day to all mother sentient beings! Originally I had planned for today’s post to be about kimchee, as a response to many requests and also my Mothers Day gift for 4 special ladies (Mary Ann, Dee Dee, Nancy, & Mum) who have nurtured and enriched my life in so many ways over the years. ♡ However, I managed to completely space out one of the most vital ingredients whilst revelling in the midst of the blissful chaos of this past week’s veganniversary/solar return activities. No ginger =...
Read MoreAvocado Pesto
After 30+ days into my Lenten fast from tree nuts, I’ve found myself simplifying meal preparation by using fewer ingredients requiring of less processing. Thanks to my absolute favourite farm-direct source for fresh fruit (via Lorax Community’s weekly food cooperative) I found myself with MANY avocados on my hands – many of them ripening simultaneously! As such, I felt it wise to use several at once in various new ways and so… Avocado pesto was created. Ingredients 2 ripe avocados (skinned...
Read MorePumpkinseed & Macadamia Nut Pesto
Ingredients: • Basil – 1 large bunch (preferably Genovese, though lemon basil or a blend of the two could also work quite well) • Pumpkin seeds, raw, green variety – ½ C to 1C • Macadamia nuts – ½ C to 1 full Cup (these should near-match the amount of pumpkinseeds used and will be added in gradually, so please adjust measurements according to your own flavour & texture preferences) • Garlic or garlic scapes – 2-4 (or according to personal preferences) • Extra virgin olive oil...
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