More from Kids Can Cook!
We have been having so much fun! Origami one day, paper mache masks the next. Baking muffins, cooking apple sauce, spaghetti sauce and hummus from scratch! Don’t forget the dancing and dress-up! Junior High night has become so popular that I have added an extra night! The program is now every other Tuesday evening. Join […]
Back to school, Life as a Townie…
We had a wonderful, beautiful summer out in the countryside. The children ran feral and my in laws grew the most abundant garden! We hosted wwoofers and had lots of amazing guests! The best summer project was the Potato puppet movie we did with our friend Jamie shannon. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYJqjuaTovM[/youtube] We have moved AGAIN. To town […]
Home
We have been “away” (as we Islanders say) for 9 years, minus the summers. Last week I drove a 20 foot U-Haul truck from Connecticut to beautiful Prince Edward Island . We are so happy to be home! Forgive me for the delay in posts as I am still surrounded by boxes and just today […]
Packing and Pasta!
In just 5 weeks we will be moving back up to Canada. Trying to juggle 3 kids and 9 years worth of stuff is hectic to say the least. I seem to manage a good breakfast, and a healthy lunch but come suppertime it seems I keep running out of time and having to whip […]
Spring Challenge Day 28- Kombu Chips
Kombu chips-by Aveline Kushi 4-5 medium sized kombu strips Light sesame oil If very salty dust off the kombu with a wet sponge. Break the kombu into 1 inch pieces. Heat at least 1 inch of oil to 375 degrees in a pot. When the oil is hot, but not smoking, add several of the […]
Spring Challenge Day 21-Yudofu
Yudofu-by Aveline kushi 2 Cups spring or filtered water 1 Strip kombu 2 Shiitake mushrooms 1 Pound fresh firm tofu, sliced into 1-inch thick slices 1 Bunch watercress, washed Tamari soy sauce Sliced lemon Gingeroot juice Finely chopped scallions for garnish Place water, kombu and mushrooms in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce […]
Macrobiotic fast food?
The kids came home singing that annoying McDonald’s commercial ,and after the 100th time I said “That’s it let’s make it” ! [youtube width=”300″ height=”300″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6v_NzkMpO4&list=UUBNTCGgPOkhaHg8ENxAJpYw&index=8&feature=plcp[/youtube] -Sourdough buns -1 lb Halibut -1 lb extra firm tofu -Earths best soy butter (optional) -Soy cheese slices -Tarter sauce -Olive oil -Bread crumbs Halibut/Tofu Coat both sides of the […]
Spring Challenge Day 11 – Boiled Cabbage with Sesame and Umeboshi sauce.
Boiled Cabbage with Sesame Umeboshi sauce -by Aveline Kushi 4 Cups thinly sliced cabbage 2 Cups spring or filtered water 2 Tsp kuzu 1-2 Umeboshi plums 1 Tbsp sesame seeds Boil the cabbage just until it is bright, colourful green, about 2-3 minutes. Drain the cabbage but save the boiling water. Make a sauce with […]
Spring Challenge Day 10- Red radishes and kuzu sauce.
Red radishes and kuzu sauce -by Aveline kushi 1 3-6 inch piece kombu 10 whole red radishes, tops removed spring or filtered water 3 Whole umeboshi plums 1 Tsp shiso leaves from the umeboshi plums 1-2 Tsp diluted kuzu Sliced scallions or boiled parsley sprigs for garnish Put the kombu on the bottom of a […]
Spring Challenge Day 9- Clear Soup
Clear soup -by Aveline Kushi 1 Quart kombu or other soup stock 1 Carrot cut into flower shapes 1 Cup tofu cut into 1/2 inch squares 1 bunch watercress, thinly sliced Slice and boil the vegetables 1/2 sheet nori, cut into small squares for garnish Grated fresh ginger or ginger juice to taste for garnish […]