Who says "fries" have to be deep fried potatoes? These Cheezy "Steak Fries" are simply delicious. They deliver on so many levels. For starters, they're just beautiful to look at. Then you pick one up… biting into that yummy, cheesy coating amped up with the perfect kick of spice, enjoying the fantastic contrast of their ever-so-sweet interior – crisp & juicy – a beautifully unexpected pairing to their deliciously complex jackets. Satisfying and addictive. Yes, such a combo exists. As in, every time you open the fridge you'll be smiling at that other half of jicama, knowing you'll be turning it into another platter of Cheezy "Steak Fries" the very next day.
What to serve with your Cheezy Fries? I like them alongside a side salad or this thick, creamy milkshake🙂 Now those are amazing combos we can feel great about!
This recipe has been submitted to Jacqueline at Tinned Tomatoes for June bookmarked recipes & to
nutritional yeast powder (if you have nutritional flakes instead of powder, just add the flakes to your spice grinder along with the pepitas.)
smoked paprika for garnish
Method:
Remove the outer peel of the 1/2 jicama. Slice into thick fry shapes as pictured above.
Place fries in a large bowl and toss with 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil until well coated.
Place 2 Tbsp sesame seeds into a spice grinder and pulse or whiz until fine. (It's important to grind the sesame first by itself as sesame tends not to grind up when amongst other larger stuff.) Dump sesame into a separate, medium bowl. Next, add pepitas, several shakes of braggs kelp seasoning, dried garlic, cayenne, himalayan salt, turmeric & black pepper into spice grinder and whiz until fine. Pour into the medium bowl with the ground sesame. Stir a liberal amount of nutritional yeast into the bowl until all the ingredients are well combined to create your cheesy coating.
Pour the cheesy mixture into the large bowl containing the fries and toss until well coated. Garnish with a little dried paprika if desired – it adds that toasty, browned affect + more yum flavor!
Save any extra cheesy coating for the other half of jicama the next day. Or use as a delicious salad topper!
Enjoy!
Have you started any Spring activities yet this year? We've been planning and preparing the garden. Jim has made it look amazing! We're doing lots of new things this year from dandelion greens, (yes, that's right- for juicing. Plus the tops are the richest plant source of lecithen. No more shelling out big bucks for dandelion greens at the grocery) purslane and nettles plus a flowering wall of nasturtiums. I've been envisioning the nasturtium wall for a few years now and am SO excited we're finally doing it. We'll be using the nasturtiums as our substitute for cleansing cilantro since these two plants have similar properties and flavor, however, the nasturtiums are so much more beautiful and incredibly easy to grow! I'm absolutely fascinated by living food nutrition, wildcrafting, and the beautiful recipes one can make with these highly nutritious, wild edible and medicinal plants. Feel free to check out Turtle Lake Refuge in Colorado, for a look at their awesome celebration of the connection between personal health and wild lands. Meantime, back at the ranch here this Spring, the weather has been quite all over the place, with a gorgeous snow fall just three days ago and 6o's expected this weekend.
Oil Painted Portrait on Archival Linen Covered Board by Juliane Porter. (Click on the image for a better, larger view)
My sister sat for me over the winter holidays resulting in this oil pained portrait. While she posed we joked about my doing a life-size portrait of her fighter-pilot husband in full uniform so they might hang it at the top of their staircase to admire multiple times a day 🙂 Actually, to an artist that sounds like a fun project too! Something classic like you'd certainly have seen just a century or so back.
But back to business at hand, delivering on my promise from my very first post, how and where to find pieces like the adorable White and Warren cardigan and J.Crew necklace she's wearing. Merchandise has obviously been updated for spring, but you'll see similar items.
We both love fashion, with an eye to acquire beautiful, high quality pieces at affordable prices – after all one should be able to afford to have a life in their beautiful wardrobe 🙂
One great way to find the best price on an item you're interested in, is to punch the brand and style into ShopStyle.com, which aggregates merchandise from retailers, allowing users to search the most stylish stores all at once — by designer, brand, store, sale items, price point, and color.
Another surefire way to a good deal is signing up (judiciously, to prevent email inundation) for your favorite brands' smart deal email notifications. White and Warren, the designer of cashmere classics mentioned above, has one-day-only offers several times a year during which one or two items are available at huge discounts (think 70+% off).
Do you have any favorite sites that give great deals? What are they?
https://stylenectar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/stylenectar.png00Juliane Porterhttps://stylenectar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/stylenectar.pngJuliane Porter2014-03-22 00:24:002025-12-06 15:00:57Portrait of my Sister
Transport yourself to the tropics while tantalizing your taste buds with this recipe to stay young, fit & looking your best. It's FAST, simple & super delicious! Plus, lots of additional tricks and tips are included in the video you won't want to miss…
Perfect for St. Patty's Day - & every other day of the year!
Rich. Creamy. St. Patty's Day decadence…
That won't weigh us down the next day! In fact, this jar of deliciousness is an ultimate uplift to our body, mind & spirit. Breakfast, lunch, snack or dessert, Mint Chocolate Chip Supreme is so yummy we'll be making it long after St. Patty's Day's gone.
While our tastebuds revel in crazy deliciousness we'll feel even more amazing knowing this sweet treat is brimming with …
The power of Chlorophyll (!) … which aids in gastrointestinal problems, promotes formation of hemoglobin and red blood cells, treats bad breath, detoxifies toxins that cause cancer, benefits the assimilation of calcium while balancing other trace minerals to rebuild, replace, and exchange with new tissue, fights infections and possesses bacteriostic properties that kill harmful bacteria and antiseptic properties that kill germs by strengthening the tissues.
Easily assimilated plant protein from avocado which contains all the amino acids set for our metabolism to assemble into complete proteins. This takes a load off our pancreas from wasting cancer cell fighting proteolytic enzymes for breaking down meat proteins.
Natural vitamin E, avocado's powerful antioxidant that helps prevent cancer. Synthetic vitamin E can be toxic.
Avocado's ability to help the liver manufacture glutathione, considered the master antioxidant by health experts. Glutathione refreshes & recycles spent antioxidants from other sources.
Master mineral magnesium, involved with over 300 metabolic processes & abundant in avocado. Two masters in one tasty shake! Not bad.
Lutein, vitamin E and monounsaturated oleic fatty acid (which improves heart health & lowers blood pressure) all provided by, you guessed it, the avocado!
Brain function improvement. Did you know avocados are a close 2nd to blueberries for promoting brain health, according to Dr. Steven Pratt, author of Superfoods Rx: Fourteen Foods Proven to Change Your Life?
Health-promoting flavonoids and poly-phenolics, such as lutein, zeaxanthin, beta and alpha carotenes, from the banana, which act as free radical-gobbling antioxidants.
High vitamin C content, most known for its infection-fighting properties, again from our friend banana.
467 mg of potassium from the banana, important for controlling our heart rate and blood pressure.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) from the banana, providing around 28% of what is needed daily to help prevent anemia and coronary artery disease.
Fiber in abundance from the avocado, chia & banana helps keep our digestive system regulated.
Magnesium in the banana helps strengthen our bones and protects our heart.
An adequate amount of copper from that one banana to keep up the production of red blood cells.
And then there's the Chia Seed (Read hereto see some of it's amazing bennies)!
Recipe for Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothies (Serves 2)
*Bonus Recipes for Mint Chip Ice-Cream & Pudding at end!
Ingredients:
1/4 ripe avocado (or sub a Tbsp coconut oil)
1/2 reeeeeaaally ripe frozen banana
2 Tbsp mint flavored liquid chlorophyll(chlorophyll has great detoxification power & should be implemented gradually. Feel free to substitute peppermint extract or a handful of mint.)
2 Tbsp cacao powder (or carob powder)
vanilla powder to taste (or vanilla extract)
a touch of sea salt to taste
stevia or your favorite sweetener to taste
2 Tbsp white chia seeds (I don't recommend using black chia seed in this as it can have a stronger thickening action that's a bit too viscous for this application. However, if it's what you've got on hand try starting with just 1-2 tsp. The black chia does vary in it's properties from brand to brand so perhaps yours will work fine. I recommend Chia Seed from The Chia Co.)
4 cups fresh nut milk (more or less depending on your thickness preference. Filtered water works surprisingly well too. Feel free to add a few ice-cubes in place of some of the liquid on warmer days for even thicker shake consistency)
Cacao Nibs,reserved for garnishing (optional)
Method:
Nothing to it! Throw everything except the cacao nibs into a Vitamix and blend. Garnish with the cacao nibs and enjoy 🙂
*Feel free to pump it up with a handful of greens &/or your favorite green powder (or even some maca) like I do. Sometimes I'll sub additional chia seed if I'm out of avocado and it's just as creamy and delish.
If you're in the mood for Pudding: use 1 (or 2) whole room temp banana, 1/2 (to 1 whole) avocado, omit the chia, and scale the nutmilk waaaaaay back, adding just a touch of liquid to get the Vitamix moving- by using the tamper you may find you don't need any liquid at all.
Mint Chip Ice-creamyou ask? Of course! Simply blend 2 frozen bananas, a little stevia, 1-2 Tbsp cacao & mint extract using the tamper to move things along in your high speed blender (Vitamix recommended). Yummy!! So many options 🙂
Are you Irish? If so, Happy St. Patrick's Day to you!!
Fresh Cracked Pepper & Sea Salt Chia Cracker topped with home-made sauerkraut, mung sprouts, avocado & Dijon.
Light-n-Crispy Chia Crackers are perfection for SO many reasons…
Nutritional powerhouse
Boasting the richest vegetable source of beautifying omega-3's
Major calcium power (more calcium by weight than whole milk!)
Antioxidant rich(giving chia a shelf life of over 2 years!)
Packed with complete protein (all 9 essential amino acids!)
Fueling long lasting energy(Chia's slow conversion of carbohydrate in to sugar in the body provides a constant stream of energy)
Brimming with cleansing, satiating fiber
Oh so crunchy, crispy & light &
Totally customizable to suit your mood!
I've made both savory and sweet varieties including Sea Salt & Fresh Cracked Pepper, Garlic & Herb and Cinnamon-Vanilla Crisps. Even a fantastic Cheesy Jalapeno Dippers version(Which I hope to share soon- great with fresh nut cheese & salsa!) Depending how thick you spread the mixture you can make these thicker like crackers or super duper thin into airy crisps (my fav). I store my Chia Crackers & Crisps in an airtight baggie in the pantry to have on hand whenever a snacking mood strikes.
Slice up some banana to top Cinnamon-Vanilla Crisps. Or…
Avocado to top a few Sea Salt & Cracked PepperCrackers.
I love breaking the Cinnamon-Vanilla Crisps into a bowl with fresh nut milk, bananas & organic molasses for a protein, calcium, iron & omega 3 rich breakfast .
As always the options are endless and ridiculously simple. It's all up to your mood and imagination!
Let me know your favorite twist!
Recipe for Light-n-Crispy Chia Crackers
Equipment
Dehydrator (I like the Excalibur) If you don't own a dehydrator, try using your oven on the lowest setting with the door propped open.
Ingredients
1 Cup Chia Seeds
5 Cups Filtered Water
Sea Salt to taste
Optional: Fresh chopped herbs & spices. For a sweet variation try vanilla, cinnamon + your favorite sweetener, or cacao, maca, cinnamon, vanilla + sweetener. A chai flavor can be achieved with ginger, cardamom, clove &/or star anise and even a bit of dried tea ground together in spice grinder + sweetener. All of these sweet varieties delicious with a cup of tea in the afternoon 🙂
Method
Mix the 1 cup chia, 5 cups water(yes that's right, 5 cups – chia holds up to 10 times it's own weight in water)and sea salt to taste together in a large bowl. (If you plan to add any optional savory or sweet additions mix them in at step 1 as well.)
Allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes until a thick gel has formed
Spread onto teflex sheets of your dehydrator as thick or thinly as you choose. Don't be worried about going too thin- the crisps hold together beautifully.
Optional: score the crackers or crips with a knife so that they break apart uniformly- or just leave as one mass and break apart when finished for an artisinal look which is just as yummy and easier too!
Dehydrate on 115 for several hours (amount of time depends on the humidity of the season, where you live etc. so check on them periodically to determine when the top is dry)then flip to dry the other side (just place another sheet on top and flip, then peel off the top layer of teflex)
Cheezy “Steak Fries”
Who says "fries" have to be deep fried potatoes? These Cheezy "Steak Fries" are simply delicious. They deliver on so many levels. For starters, they're just beautiful to look at. Then you pick one up… biting into that yummy, cheesy coating amped up with the perfect kick of spice, enjoying the fantastic contrast of their ever-so-sweet interior – crisp & juicy – a beautifully unexpected pairing to their deliciously complex jackets. Satisfying and addictive. Yes, such a combo exists. As in, every time you open the fridge you'll be smiling at that other half of jicama, knowing you'll be turning it into another platter of Cheezy "Steak Fries" the very next day.
What to serve with your Cheezy Fries? I like them alongside a side salad or this thick, creamy milkshake 🙂 Now those are amazing combos we can feel great about!
This recipe has been submitted to Jacqueline at Tinned Tomatoes for June bookmarked recipes & to
the Root Vegetable No Waste Food Challenge at Turquoise Lemons.
Recipe for Cheezy "Steak Fries" (1 large serving or 2 small)
Ingredients:
Method:
Enjoy!
Have you started any Spring activities yet this year? We've been planning and preparing the garden. Jim has made it look amazing! We're doing lots of new things this year from dandelion greens, (yes, that's right- for juicing. Plus the tops are the richest plant source of lecithen. No more shelling out big bucks for dandelion greens at the grocery) purslane and nettles plus a flowering wall of nasturtiums. I've been envisioning the nasturtium wall for a few years now and am SO excited we're finally doing it. We'll be using the nasturtiums as our substitute for cleansing cilantro since these two plants have similar properties and flavor, however, the nasturtiums are so much more beautiful and incredibly easy to grow! I'm absolutely fascinated by living food nutrition, wildcrafting, and the beautiful recipes one can make with these highly nutritious, wild edible and medicinal plants. Feel free to check out Turtle Lake Refuge in Colorado, for a look at their awesome celebration of the connection between personal health and wild lands. Meantime, back at the ranch here this Spring, the weather has been quite all over the place, with a gorgeous snow fall just three days ago and 6o's expected this weekend.
Do you have any gardening plans?
What are your favorite Spring activities?
All Love,
Juliane
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Portrait of my Sister
Oil Painted Portrait on Archival Linen Covered Board by Juliane Porter. (Click on the image for a better, larger view)
My sister sat for me over the winter holidays resulting in this oil pained portrait. While she posed we joked about my doing a life-size portrait of her fighter-pilot husband in full uniform so they might hang it at the top of their staircase to admire multiple times a day 🙂 Actually, to an artist that sounds like a fun project too! Something classic like you'd certainly have seen just a century or so back.
But back to business at hand, delivering on my promise from my very first post, how and where to find pieces like the adorable White and Warren cardigan and J.Crew necklace she's wearing. Merchandise has obviously been updated for spring, but you'll see similar items.
We both love fashion, with an eye to acquire beautiful, high quality pieces at affordable prices – after all one should be able to afford to have a life in their beautiful wardrobe 🙂
One great way to find the best price on an item you're interested in, is to punch the brand and style into ShopStyle.com, which aggregates merchandise from retailers, allowing users to search the most stylish stores all at once — by designer, brand, store, sale items, price point, and color.
Another surefire way to a good deal is signing up (judiciously, to prevent email inundation) for your favorite brands' smart deal email notifications. White and Warren, the designer of cashmere classics mentioned above, has one-day-only offers several times a year during which one or two items are available at huge discounts (think 70+% off).
Do you have any favorite sites that give great deals? What are they?
Papaya Pineapple Passion
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Mint Chocolate Chip Supreme
+ Bonus Recipes for Mint Chip Ice Cream & Pudding
Perfect for St. Patty's Day - & every other day of the year!
Rich. Creamy. St. Patty's Day decadence…
That won't weigh us down the next day! In fact, this jar of deliciousness is an ultimate uplift to our body, mind & spirit. Breakfast, lunch, snack or dessert, Mint Chocolate Chip Supreme is so yummy we'll be making it long after St. Patty's Day's gone.
While our tastebuds revel in crazy deliciousness we'll feel even more amazing knowing this sweet treat is brimming with …
Recipe for Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothies (Serves 2)
*Bonus Recipes for Mint Chip Ice-Cream & Pudding at end!
Ingredients:
Method:
*Feel free to pump it up with a handful of greens &/or your favorite green powder (or even some maca) like I do. Sometimes I'll sub additional chia seed if I'm out of avocado and it's just as creamy and delish.
If you're in the mood for Pudding: use 1 (or 2) whole room temp banana, 1/2 (to 1 whole) avocado, omit the chia, and scale the nutmilk waaaaaay back, adding just a touch of liquid to get the Vitamix moving- by using the tamper you may find you don't need any liquid at all.
Mint Chip Ice-cream you ask? Of course! Simply blend 2 frozen bananas, a little stevia, 1-2 Tbsp cacao & mint extract using the tamper to move things along in your high speed blender (Vitamix recommended). Yummy!! So many options 🙂
Are you Irish? If so, Happy St. Patrick's Day to you!!
Do you have any plans for St. Patty's Day?
All Love,
~Juliane
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Light-n-Crispy Chia Crackers
Fresh Cracked Pepper & Sea Salt Chia Cracker topped with home-made sauerkraut, mung sprouts, avocado & Dijon.
Light-n-Crispy Chia Crackers are perfection for SO many reasons…
I've made both savory and sweet varieties including Sea Salt & Fresh Cracked Pepper, Garlic & Herb and Cinnamon-Vanilla Crisps. Even a fantastic Cheesy Jalapeno Dippers version (Which I hope to share soon- great with fresh nut cheese & salsa!) Depending how thick you spread the mixture you can make these thicker like crackers or super duper thin into airy crisps (my fav). I store my Chia Crackers & Crisps in an airtight baggie in the pantry to have on hand whenever a snacking mood strikes.
Slice up some banana to top Cinnamon-Vanilla Crisps. Or…
Avocado to top a few Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Crackers.
I love breaking the Cinnamon-Vanilla Crisps into a bowl with fresh nut milk, bananas & organic molasses for a protein, calcium, iron & omega 3 rich breakfast .
As always the options are endless and ridiculously simple. It's all up to your mood and imagination!
Let me know your favorite twist!
Recipe for Light-n-Crispy Chia Crackers
Equipment
Ingredients
Method
Add your favorite toppings or enjoy as is!
What is your favorite way to enjoy Chia?
Have you ever owned a chia pet?!
Much Love,
Juliane
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