Juniper, It’s Not Just for Christmas Trees
I know, I hear it all of the time, “I don’t like gin, it tastes like a Christmas tree.” All I ask is that you give us a chance to explain ourselves. I’ll start from the beginning. I didn’t like gin either. My brother in law walked up to me,…
Cassava Cake
My name is Debbie Domingo and I am the recipe developer, food photographer, and blogger for The Earth Kitchen. I create plant-based vegan recipes as a way to bring awareness and educate plant based living in the island of Guam. I grew up in an Asian American Pacific Islander community…
Vanilla Extract
My name is Terri and I am a homebody. When I am not at my job (engineering lab technician), I am at home knitting, sewing, quilting, reading, baking, bird watching or doing a jigsaw puzzle. And this time of year, gardening is added to the list. I love my family,…
Riz aux Fruits de Mer: Seafood Rice
As anyone could guess based on this ingredient list, the rice is usually served in truly special occasions and Sunday dinners. My mother would often add the black mushrooms used to make Diri Djon Djon, Haïtian black rice, for extra flavor and vibrant color. This is not necessary however for…
Kremas: Haïtian Holiday Drink
Kremas is one of those things that bring so many memories, mainly because it’s always served at party, during holidays, and in times of celebrations. I cannot remember a time when I had Kremas and I wasn’t in great company of dear friends and family. Living in the US now,…
Gluten-Free Bannock
Bannock is a common Indigenous dish in North America and differs greatly from region to region. In some places it’s biscuits, others it’s panbread, cooked in a variety of ways. Where I grew up Bannock and Frybread are synonymous. Wheat was not grown in the Western Hemisphere prior to colonization,…
Dal: Easy & simple lentil recipe
Dal was a staple meal for my family growing up. My mother was certain to make a dish of this flavorful lentil and have some stored in the fridge. A quick warm-up on the stove and a complete, filling meal was had. The memory of accompanying my father, with a…
Epis: Haïtian seasoning mix
This seasoning mix is the foundation for most Haïtian dishes. If you were to visit a Haïtian home, you’re very likely to find this in their fridge and freezer at all times. In Haïti a mortar and pestle are used to create a paste with the ingredients, however, you’re more…