Decorating Baby Boos
Baby Boos are those small albino pumpkins that are all the rage. The larger white pumpkins are known as Ghost pumpkins, Snowballs, Luminas or Caspers (as in the friendly ghost) and the other day, while at a market, I was given five of the little ones. Having posted a video a few weeks ago about […]
Continue readingPumpkin Apple Butter
At this time when the earth is giving up its final bounty for the year, pumpkins are one of the last remaining vegetables to harvest. They store well in cold weather and last a long time. They can be served hot or cold, sweet or savoury; on their own, made into soup, baked in all […]
Continue readingTomato Veggie Soup with Parmesan
Tomatoes are a member of the nightshade family. Cooking them will reduce their vitamin C content but it also increase their trans-lycopene content. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant thought to protect cells from damage. It can be found in all red coloured fruits and vegetables but is very high in tomatoes. The cooking process changes […]
Continue readingPumpkin Raisin Ginger-Bread with Einkorn Flour
At this time of the year kitchen conjuring in colder climes turns to spicy hearty creations and this pumpkin loaf fits the bill. Made from Einkorn flour that contains a different variety of gluten making it easier to digest, Einkorn also contains a wider range of nutrients that help support general health. Yes, it is […]
Continue readingCaramel Apples Bites, coated in chocolate
Caramel apples are so much a part of this time of the year but sometimes they are just too much. This smaller version is made from fresh juicy apple pieces wrapped in sweet gooey caramel, dipped in luxurious dark chocolate and sprinkled with roasted walnuts pieces. Mouth watering yet? Best enjoyed on the day made. […]
Continue readingEinkorn Pumpkin Pancakes & a decorating option
Through October and November, pumpkin is the ubiquitous flavour of choice. From pizza’s to pies, from bread to Blizzards, every food outlet seems to have something pumpkin flavoured. Here at My Kitchen Wand, we are no different. The months are full of posts for candy and soup, tea loaves and chili, even a foot scrub, […]
Continue readingPumpkin Pie Foot Scrub with a bit of coffee
Yup, you read right, Foot Scrub. All the basic ingredients, without the eggs. You slather it on your feet and massage in. Best get a towel and container for a foot bath ready too. Warning, the pictures ain’t pretty. I have been sharing this recipe in winter skin care classes this fall and thought it […]
Continue readingEinkorn & Oatmeal Cookies
There are lots of ways to get more nutrition into treats. What works best for you will probably depend on the tastes of your family and style of eating. Disguising vegetables in baking, changing up flours and making different sugar choices can all affect the finished product with higher protein levels, more micronutrients and fewer […]
Continue readingOatcakes with Rosemary and Spruce Honey
Oatcakes, where to begin? Crackers, cookies or scones? Sweet or plain? Crisp or soft? Wheat in or gluten free? Baking soda or powder? Hot water or buttermilk? Rolled or steel-cut oats? The choices go on and on and on. What makes that so lovely is that playing with options will get you through the entire […]
Continue readingQuick Carrot Ginger Soup
Fall has arrived and that usually means a little more scheduling and less spur of the moment dinners. It is still possible to whip up something nutritious on cooler days. This is on my go to list when things get busy. Simple ingredients, packed with goodness. I pop it on the stove in the afternoon, […]
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