Butter Lettuce Salad Gone Wild

Preparation for 101 Cookbook's Morrocan Mint Roasted Veggies 

I was very hungry while walking home from Fort Mason today.  I composed this salad in my head as I walked.  There may be a creative advantage induced by the movement of the body impelled by the need to be fed. The salad was delicious. I plan having it often. (The photo may be confusing but I was too hungry to photograph the salad before I ate it.My appologies)
3 c butter lettuce into ribbons
3T sunflower seeds
1/3 c fennel, diced small
2 oz.cubed Cow Girl Creamery devil's gulch cheese
handful of dried cranberries
1/3 c fermented red cabbage salad(rainbow grocery)
1 T sliced green onion
the dressing:
1 T roasted walnut oil
1 T organic mayo
1 T gochujang
1 t soy sauce
1 t rice vinegar
1 t sesame seeds

Fab Uplift Detox

I am currently participating in a healthy detox which incorporates lots of superfoods.   I never thought I would do any type of cleanse as I always eat very clean.  However, I had a medical scare (it was a false alarm) and in the hysteria I signed up for this program. So far I am coffee and sugar free since monday, dairy free since tuesday, gluten free since wednesday , and soy, nightshade and peanut free today.  Amazingly I have survived.  I have been able to have good strong workouts, with only a veg smoothie in me, and I have to say I feel great!  The picture above is what I ate for lunch today.  It's zucchini avocado hummus with veggie dippers with homemade kale chips.  The best treat on this undiet are these raw superfood power balls. They taste great and will supercharge you with energy,  This cleanse removes a new food everyday for the next three days, tomorrow I lose beans and legumes. I have been worried about being lightheaded or weak, but just the opposite has been the case.  Time will tell how I perform with only fruits and vegetables on my plate for two whole days, Monday and Tuesday specifically. Wednesday we begin re-introducing the foods we've given up.

Yay for the cheese plate when I'm done.

Photo Essay

Chocolate-Persimmon Muffins

Hubby made breakfast.

Dehydrated Peppers

Still working hard in the kitchen.  I have been drying red padron  peppers along with my remaining tomatoes, and making my weekly batch of yogurt.  I had two guest chefs from across the Atlantic.  They prepared a wonderful lasagna.

One more thing.  Don't we all love fall?  I know I love the lovely fall foliage and the change in weather leading to getting out my fun fall clothes.  The crispy chill in the air is so refreshing.  Here is a great natural food giveaway. Check it out!

Roasting Tomatoes

Too busy to talk or write.  Tomatoes have been keeping me busy along with planning someone's French themed anniversary party. I can't post the menu until after the party, cause someone might peek.

Caramelized Onion and Radicchio Quiche

This wonderful recipe from In the Kitchen with A Good Appetite helped me make use of the beautiful head of radicchio which arrived as part of my CSA share. It was delicious even though I used a frozen spelt crust.

Busy, Busy Me