Recipes

Mastiha-Chamomile Ice Cream

Posted by on December 8, 2011 in Recipes 1 Comment

Known to the Greeks for centuries as an edible anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial, the sap from the mastiha (mastic) tree, only grown on the Aegean island of Chios, has found its way into desserts, savory food, beauty products, pharmaceuticals and even chewing gum, but is for the most part little-known in Western countries.  With a unique flavor that you will

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Summer Strawberry Macadamia Nut Milk

Posted by on August 14, 2011 in Recipes 3 Comments

Nut milks take minutes to make and are an easy, dairy-free (and hormone-, antibiotic-free) alternative to cow’s milk.  Making nut milk at home means you will skip out on additives such as vegetable oil and corn syrup, forgo the non-recyclable Tetra pak packaging typically used for store-bought dairy alternatives, and is often more economical, as

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