Inspiring Ideas for Plant Based Eating
At the beginning of the summer, I was excited to share with you about the Mealthy CrispLid attachment that turns an electric pressure cooker into an air fryer. Since then, I have been enjoying my Mealthy CrispLid to make tofu, tempeh, and vegetables such as mushrooms, squash, and mock French fries. Most recently I made some Black Bean, Wild Rice, and Millet Veggie Burgers. I
Fresh shelling beans or “shellies” such as black-eyed peas, crowder peas, and butter beans can be hard to come by. Shelling beans have edible seeds, but the pods must be removed which can be a cumbersome and time-consuming task. Many farmers prefer to let the beans dry before harvesting because the beans are easier to remove from the pods and they are a shelf-stable crop
Fermented foods are excellent for the digestive system. They are filled with beneficial bacteria which can help to balance the good bacteria in our guts and aid in digestion. Plus, fermented foods can be delicious. Kristen and Christopher Shockey continue to explore fermentation in their latest book Miso, Tempeh, Natto & Other Tasty Ferments (I’m giving away a copy, so be sure to see the
Late spring and into summer is made for eating salad. The weather in most parts of the country is perfect for growing abundant amounts of lettuce and other veggies. Here in California, we have been enjoying salad for days, and my sister, who lives in New York, told me that her salads have been amazing. I recently picked up this massive head of lettuce, and
