Sprouting beans can make them more flavorful, nutritious and easier to digest. It’s rare that I spend time reading my own cookbook, except when I want to cook a recipe that I have not cooked in a while. Some of my recipes like Herbed Polenta, Creamy Dreamy Zucchini Chowder and Shane’s Fabulous Lentil Soup are committed to memory. Others less so. Recently, I was searching
Salad Days
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
For Men Only – Simply Learning to Cook
Once in a while I feel as if I need to step out and try something new. Since I am fairly new to Gualala, I thought that I would propose a class for men only. I want to seriously help them (or you, as the case may be) become more comfortable in the kitchen. My own husband can make ramen at least 10 different ways,
Summer Salads Video: Teaming up with Food Guru
I know that it’s been beyond a long time (how about eons?) since I have posted on my blog. I am truly afraid to think about how much traveling I have done since the beginning of May. I know that in July I was home for a total of 7 days (and here I am heading off to Oregon to present pressure cooking and more
Vegan Holiday Soups and Salads
Starting your holiday meal with a healthy soup and salad can aid digestion and help prevent overeating. Not everyone will choose to indulge but if you make it and there are leftovers, so much better for you. Vegan Holiday Soups: These vegan holiday soups are family favorites and are a perfect way to start your holiday meal. Curried Pear and Squash Soup from my cookbook The New Fast
Orange Scented Beet Salad – Vegan Under Pressure
Thank you to the following for reviewing Vegan Under Pressure and featuring the Orange Scented Beet Salad recipe on your blogs. The recipe for this salad is below and can be found on page 146 of Vegan Under Pressure. Karen Lee, Dr. Karen S. Lee, Katie Mae, Plant Based Katie (thank you for the photo) Bryanna Clark Grogan, Vegan Feast Kitchen 3 minutes high pressure; 7
The Veggie Queen’s Raw Kale Salad
By: Nikki Kuhlmann, “virtual intern”, South Dakota State University Kale? The superfood? I’m sure most of you have heard someone mention this nutrient packed leafy green at least once. This superfood is a staple in my kitchen and I also try to sneak it into other recipes. “But how do you make it taste good?” is a common question I hear. This kale salad will
Tangerine Miso Dressing
People have often heard me refer to winter as “apple-pear-citrus” season. And the part that I like most about it is the abundance of juicy, sweet citrus fruit. So, when Whole Foods asked if I would like to point out the differences between satsuma tangerines and clementines, I thought, “Why not?” since it will have me eating and thinking about these sweet, orange gems. As
Salad with a Twist
Megan Faletra is my new virtual intern. This is her first post here on my blog. For more about her, read her bio below. For all the people out there who are gluten intolerant or have celiac disease and miss a good vegetarian wrap once in a while boy do I have a wonderful substitute for you. I recently discovered how to make the perfect
Pressure Cooker Orange Scented Beet Salad
Beets and citrus are an amazing combination. Here the beets and citrus addsweetness while a touch of vinegar adds the sour. The whole thing comes together so quickly in the pressure cooker.