Archive for June, 2011
This dessert is super easy to throw together, even at the last minute. Surprisingly, the most common brand of puff pastry is actually vegan. Though it’s not the healthiest product in the world, it’s a great way to make an impressive dessert quickly. Check the freezer section for it; it’s sold in sheets that come in a narrow, rectangular box. If you’re serving company, double the recipe (two puff pastry sheets come in the box)—it goes fast! Recipe from Vegan Yum Yum by Lauren Ulm. Read More→
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A current trend is that popular vegan blogs spin off into books. Why buy a book when you can get very similar content on a blog, you might ask? My answer is that there’s nothing like a bound book that you can take to bed, to the kitchen, and on the train, something that will last long beyond the little button you click that says “Older Posts.” And that is the history ofVegan Yum Yum, a luscious blog profusely illustrated with photographs by Lauren Ulm, a talented young cook, writer, and photographer. Read More→
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Healthy Highways (second edition) by Nikki & David Goldbeck is a must for any health-conscious traveler. Covering every state in the U.S., it gives a “healthy” if not exhaustive listing of where to eat on the road, and includes natural foods stores and food co-ops in addition to restaurants, recognizing that it gets pricey to eat each and every meal out while traveling. Read More→
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Everyone loves quinoa! Here’s an easy dish to highlight this super-nutritious grain. Read More→
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A splendid no-cook soup that will awaken taste buds dulled by summer heat, this soup can be eaten as soon as it is made, but definitely benefits from having time to stand for several hours so that the lively flavors can mingle. A cousin to the classic tomato-based gazpacho, this cold soup is a great first course for a Mexican or Southwestern-style meal, and is especially nice to make when fresh tomatillos are in season in late summer. Adapted from Vegan Soups and Hearty Stews for All Seasons. Read More→
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Little wedges of precooked polenta add immense charm to this simple vegetable dish. The flavor and texture of polenta is somehow so compatible with tender leafy greens. Read More→
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This bright yellow rice dish, made with aromatic Basmati rice and sweet seasonings, is a perfect companion to curried vegetable dishes. Read More→
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The pairing of cauliflower and avocado in a salad might seem offbeat, but they are a compatible duo. They add up to a delectable cold dish that goes well with spicy main dishes—chilies, curries, and the like. Read More→
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