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A Change in the Wind & A Lemon Cilantro Crema

March 4, 2013 By Courtney West 1 Comment

Do you ever notice how a change in the wind tends to cause other changes as well?  With the first cold winds of fall and winter comes the stockpiling of firewood and wool socks, along with the welcoming of grey days and snow.  When the winds start to warm and switch directions in the spring, we prepare for sunny days and warmth on our skin.  I guess you could say I’ve been feeling a change around here lately, too.  One that has left me thinking a lot about what I want this space to be and where I want it to go.

When I first started this blog, my focus was to share healthier and more wholesome baked goods, as well as other desserts and sweets.  As time has passed, I’ve been feeling a bit restricted in terms of what I should share on here.  I find myself worrying that I may not have shared enough baked goods or sweets to go along with the overall theme of the blog.  This has been a particular problem lately because I’ve been doing a lot of testing and baking for the farmer’s market.  If I’m surrounded by piles of baked goods, the last thing I want to do is add another one to the mix.  I think the blog has reached a point where it needs to evolve and change to fit where I am at this point in time.  It needs to be something I feel passionate about instead of being a chore.  So, with that said, I feel the time has come to share a wider variety of foods with you and I hope that it won’t negatively affect the way you see this blog.  When the farmer’s market starts back up, I hope to share more with you about seasonal produce and the importance of trying to buy local.  As everything evolves over time, so has this space.  I’ll still share baked goods and sweets of course, but there will be more things on the savory end of the spectrum making appearances, starting with this lemon cilantro crema.

I actually made this crema to go along with one of my meals last week, but I wanted to share it by itself as it is pretty versatile.  You can eat it with some sweet potato chips as a snack or side, or spread it on a sandwich.  If you thin it out a bit, it makes a great sauce for enchiladas, tacos, or pasta.  If you are not a fan of cilantro, you can swap in your favorite herb and still get awesome results.  I’ll be sharing later in the week how I used this crema in one of my dinners so be sure to check back 🙂

 

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Filed Under: citrus, dairy free, dip, gluten free, grain free, savory, snack, spread, vegan, vegetarian

Kasha & Kale Salad with Preserved Lemon Dressing

February 18, 2013 By Courtney West 2 Comments

Lately, I’ve been testing a lot for the farmer’s market.  This means that I’m surrounded by a lot of baked goods of which I am obligated to eat at least a few to know whether or not they are delicious or disgusting.     It’s a hard life, but it’s more than made up for with runs, walks, more runs, and salads like this one.

This is a typical dinner or lunch for me.  I tend to combine whatever grain I feel like cooking with some fresh veggies, a bit of toasted nuts for crunch, and a light dressing to bring it all together.  This combination has never let me down and is infinitely customizable depending on what’s available.  It also holds up really well in the fridge and can be served cold, warm, or at room temperature.

When I went about making this salad this weekend, I remembered I had these preserved lemons in my pantry and decided to make a simple dressing with them.  They lend a bright and tangy flavor to the salad with just the right punch of saltiness.  I ended up topping my salad with a bit of crumbled feta, but it is most definitely just as delicious without it.

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Filed Under: citrus, dairy free, gluten free, nuts, salad, vegan, vegetarian, wheat free

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