Your daily dose of flax...

Even in winter, I occasionally crave a big salad. Today's lunch consisted of a nice bed of mixed seasonal greens (including some snips of fresh herbs), topped with a good number of steamed baby green beans. Next came some thin slices of carrot, then some sauteed tofu: chunks in a pan with a bit of olive oil, a half cup of water, a drizzle of soy sauce, garlic powder, and paprika; cooked until the liquid evaporated.

And finally, my favorite salad dressing, and one of the easiest and most nutritious you will ever find. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine 1/3 cup flax oil, 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar and 1/4 cup Bragg's liquid aminos (or about 3 tablespoons of tamari soy sauce). Grind in some black pepper and add some minced garlic or garlic powder. Shake vigorously until well-combined and keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.

I will say more about flax in a future post. Suffice it to say for now that it's a great source of omega-3s and other essential fatty acids and will help keep your digestion, your hormones, etc. in good shape.

Now i'm off to Mendocino on the far north coast of California for a few days. There will be wine and food notes to share when I return. Meanwhile, blessings and bon appetit!