You might not know it (but if you knew me well, you would), I do not need another cookbook. I have hundreds of them and many of them could use a new home. So, I was reluctant to receive a copy (yes, they gave it to me – full disclosure here) of Brendan Brazier’s Thrive Foods book. My interest was piqued when I heard something
The Doctor Who Loves Pressure Cooking: Eben Davis, DC
Dr. Eben Davis learned how to pressure cook by watching The Veggie Queen DVD and reading her ebook, The New Fast Food. Prior to doing this, he didn’t know his way around the kitchen.
Tempeh Vegetable Stir-Fry
I just had the most fascinating email chat with Mark Scarborough about tempeh. Now, how often does one get to do something like that with a kinda famous cookbook author? Not part of my usual day. Mark described his current desire for tempeh and vegetable stir-fries arising from having raised his own pigs and dealing with the aftermath in his meat-filled freezer . This may
Immune Boosting Bowl
I have been working feverishly for the past month or so to complete my pressure cooking cookbook. I’ve taken few breaks and haven’t seen much of the world lately. Still, I managed to get attacked by a germ, a virus. I suspect that my son’s return from a trip back east with a sickness, and his coughing, without covering his mouth, led to this moment.
A is for Allium and White Bean Spring Soup
Spring is the time for alliums which include onions, garlic, leeks and shallots. Here they’re combined with white beans and herbs to make fresh tasting green soup.
Mushroom, Kale, Brown Rice and Lentil Soft Tacos
Soft tacos are a great way to go gluten-free and use an incredible variety of fillings. You can make them different every day if you like, or stick to making those that you like best. Mushrooms are one of my favorites so they made it into these vegan tacos.
Without Mom Where Would I Be? With Food and Vegetables
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Michael Pollan and The Veggie Queen Agree on Vegtables and Cooking
The other day I went to see my former schoolmate, Michael Pollan, speak about his new book Food Rules. I find this ironic because in junior high and high school, I was the one who cared about healthy food, eschewing the garbage served in the cafeteria and bringing my own food to eat. I went on to get a graduate degree in nutrition and I
The Road to Dietary Salvation is Dotted with Vegetables
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Sweet and Sour Summer Squash
Sweet and Sour Summer Squash Serves 4 as a side dish This is an easy dish to make. It takes only a few minutes in the pressure cooker and can easily be made on the stove top. 1 tablespoon canola oil (optional) 1 medium onion, diced 1 teaspoon grated ginger 4-6 cups summer squash, cut into bite-sized but medium pieces 1 8 ounce can pineapple