Posts From Linda Gabris
Linda Gabris
Linda Gabris is an avid cook who enjoys sharing her grandmother’s old recipes and medicinal preparations as they were recorded in the handwritten journals passed down to her. Linda also enjoys gardening and foraging for edible wild foods. Over the years, she has taught cooking courses in Prince George, B.C., with a focus on healthy eating, food preparation, and International cuisine.
Recipe: Kale ‘Picker-Upper’ Soup
From the Vitality Food Feature: Kale Cuisine To make this super quick ‘picker-upper’ soup, first prepare Kale Tea (see recipe below). Ingredients: 1½ cups kale tea in a...
KALE CUISINE
This Sturdy Vegetable Yields Cauldrons of Food as Medicine for Canadian Kitchens When I was a kid, my grandma was always quipping that “kale is...
Recipe: Kale and Sweet Potato ‘Speckled’ Soup
From the Vitality Food Feature: Kale Cuisine In grandma’s house, this creamy puree was called Speckled Soup. (Makes a full tureen) Ingredients: 4 Tbsp olive oil1 large onion,...
Recipe: Kale Wraps
From the Vitality Food Feature: Kale Cuisine My kids love these – for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. (Makes 8 wraps.) Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil1 onion, diced 1...
Recipe: Kale and Lima Bean Soup
From the Vitality Food Feature: Kale Cuisine This is so good and so easy to make. (Makes 8 servings – enough to fill a large tureen. Leftover soup...
Asian-Style Fermented Vegetables
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Preserve Your Harvest the Old Fashioned Way‘. This is similar to “kimchee” which is traditionally made out of Chinese cabbage...
Fermented Berries
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Preserve Your Harvest the Old Fashioned Way‘. These make delicious topping for yogurt, ice-cream and breakfast cereals. You can use...
Hungarian Fermented Garden Cukes
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Preserve Your Harvest the Old Fashioned Way‘. I got this recipe from my Hungarian mother-in-law. They call these “sun-cooked” pickles...
Fermented Eggs
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Preserve Your Harvest the Old Fashioned Way‘. If you find traditional ‘vinegar’ pickled eggs way too sour – you’ll love...
Traditional Sauerkraut
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Preserve Your Harvest the Old Fashioned Way‘. INGREDIENTS green cabbage (shredded) 3 to 5 Tbsp sea salt (or to suit...
Fermented Carrots
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Preserve Your Harvest the Old Fashioned Way‘. Fermented carrot sticks make colourful additions to vegetable platters and are great garnishes...
Fermented Apple Slices
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Preserve Your Harvest the Old Fashioned Way‘. These make wonderful additions to winter salads and tasty garnishes for sandwiches, wraps...
Kombucha – the Miracle Tonic
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Preserve Your Harvest the Old Fashioned Way‘. If you’ve never heard of ‘scoby,’ you’ve probably never indulged in a healthy...
Wild Blueberry Kvass
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Preserve Your Harvest the Old Fashioned Way‘. This is a delicious drink and so easy to make, especially during wild...
Fruit Kvass
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Preserve Your Harvest the Old Fashioned Way‘. This is another delightful Old World drink. You can mix or match fruits...
Grandma’s Beet Kvass
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Preserve Your Harvest the Old Fashioned Way‘. Grandma vouched that this tonic was good for whatever ails you, especially for...