MORE THAN FOOD

Curb staffer Maria Brunetta cooks recipes inspired by food doula, Qwantese Winters

By Maria Brunetta

Recipe:

  • 1 whole yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 clove of garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon of curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin
  • ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder
  • 1 can of chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 sweet potato (cubed)
  • 1 potato (cubed)
  • 2 leaves of Kale (chopped)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 4-5 cups of bone broth
  • A few leaves of parsley

Directions:

To a large pot add enough olive oil to coat the bottom with a tablespoon of butter. Add in the diced onion and sauté. Add in the garlic clove. Add the spices, chickpeas, kale, potato and sweet potato one at a time, mixing well. Add broth and bring to a boil. Add parsley and let simmer for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Serve.

Recipe:

  • 2-4 cups of apple cider vinegar (depending on concentration)
  • 2-3 sprigs of rosemary
  • Water (optional)

Directions:

To a sanitized mason jar add apple cider vinegar, rosemary and water (if using). Let the mixture sit for two weeks. After two weeks transfer to a spray or squeeze bottle and apply to hair for a few minutes before washing it off in the shower.