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Braised Chicken & Chayote + Butternut Squash & Chayote Salads

Chayote (Sechium edule), also known as: chocho, choko, chouchoute, chuchu, christophine, Madeira marrow, mirliton and vegetable pear, is a member of the cucurbitaceae family. The pear shaped fruit has light green skin and deep indentation along the blossom end. There is a single soft flat … Continue reading

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Chickpeas Sprouts, Chayote & Tofu Soup + An Announcement

A friend was under the weather. Before visiting I asked what she would like and the answer was “A mild soup that is easy to digest”. Nothing came to mind then, but figured when I got to the food store … Continue reading

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Chickpeas Sprouts & Butternut Squash Curry

Noticed one of my butternut squash in storage was looking a bit strange at the stem end. Upon close inspection, the stem broke off to reveal a squash borer, I was so disgusted at the sight I squashed the critter and … Continue reading

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Summer Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) Sprouts Salad

Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) sprouts at different stages During late spring, summer and fall, my garden is producing many varieties of fresh vegetables. During the winter months, however, outdoor gardening is nonexistent for me, so is garden fresh vegetables. That’s when I turn to … Continue reading

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Chickpeas Sprouts, Asparagus, Garlic Green & Penne Stir-fry

Garlic green, a spring culinary treat from my garden. (Click on photo to enlarge) Because I planted the garlic cloves closer than recommended last fall, I am now harvesting every other plant for cooking. Use as you would scallion. Both the white … Continue reading

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