I originally wrote this post a number of years ago but the information on the Instant Pot still rings true but some of the facts don’t: I have been using the Instant Pot for more than a decade now. It’s a wonderful electric pressure cooker. You can create beautiful dishes like this one for black beans in almost no time. How about 6 minutes at
To Meat or Not to Meat: That is the Vegan Plant-Based Burger Question?
I have been vegan for more than fifteen years. And for twice as long I have been a Registered Dietitian, chef instructor and culinary educator. Years ago, I didn’t have to think much about “fake meat” because it didn’t really exist. But these days, it feels like I get a piece of daily news about what new non-meat is on the market or what will
Healthy Living at the Library – Roseland, Santa Rosa, CA
Learn healthy cooking at the library at Roseland in Santa Rosa.
Shepherd’s Pie (aka Cottage Pie) from Vegan Under Pressure
When it’s cold out which it is in most places these days, except for you lucky people down under, this is the kind of recipe that can warm you right up. The origin of Shepherd’s Pie was the shepherd using what he, or she, had around to make a dish worth eating. Since we are shepherding in a new way of eating for many people,
Instant Pot Giveaway Celebration for Vegan Under Pressure
I am thrilled to be celebrating that it has been a year since my latest cookbook Vegan Under Pressure was released. I honestly think that it’s selling better now than it was a year ago since so many more people have learned about the Instant Pot. To honor this occasion, with Instant Pot sponsoring this, I am giving away an Instant Pot DUO to one lucky
Cooking Under Pressure: The New Plant-Based Fast Food
SOLD OUT Come spend a wonderful afternoon cooking under pressure with Jill. This class is hands-on. You will sample everything that is cooked. You’ll receive cooking charts and recipes for at least 5 different dishes that will be prepared in class. February 25th 12 to 5 pm Cost $119
The Veggie Queen Gift Guide – Beauty, Travel, Charity
My Favorite Holiday Gifts (Really What I’d like to get) – With a BIG Eco and Vegan Slant I don’t actually NEED anything but more love and peace in my life but I do like to get gifts. This list is not all inclusive but it covers a lot of ground. Beauty Products Ellovi – I use Ellovi Body butter on my face and my
Vegan Holiday Desserts
Even though many are stuffed at the end of the Thanksgiving meal, it seems like dessert is the period in a sentence. The meal’s not done without a sweet ending. I have a few desserts that work well for the holidays or any time. If none of my recipes appeal to you, check out my vegan pastry chef friend Fran Costiagn’s website. Vegan Holiday Desserts:
Vegan Holiday Main Course: Pressure Cooked Wild Rice
Thanksgiving is one holiday where I like to get people thinking about traditional, native foods. Wild rice is one of them. This recipe pairs wild rice with fresh and dried fruit, spices, nuts and sherry. It is delicious the first day and for a few days after. I try to claim as many leftovers as I can but my mother-in-law always asks to take some
Vegan Holiday Side Dishes
You know that for vegans, the holiday meal is often all about the side dishes. Even if you have omnis at your table, these dishes will likely appeal to them. These recipes appear in my cookbook Vegan Under Pressure along with many others. Vegan Holiday Side Dishes: Garlic Parsley Mashed Potatoes Maple Vinegar Braised Parsnips Maple Mustard Brussels Sprouts Looking for a new use for leftover cranberries