Archive for November, 2011
There are many variations on this southwestern classic, the common denominator being that the soup is ladled over strips of crisp corn tortilla. It’s a light and pleasant way to begin a meal with a southwestern theme.
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This clove-scented Creole soup has a cheerful orange color, and if good, fresh carrots are used, a subtly sweet flavor. It’s a real spirit-lifter in the winter and early spring, awakening and nourishing the senses. Serve with fresh warm bread or top with crisp croutons.
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This broccoli soup gets a thick, creamy base from pureed white beans. This simple preparation is comforting and nourishing for kids and adults alike. Read More→
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Here’s a simple but dazzling broccoli salad that’s as nutritious as it is appetizing. Read More→
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The torte makes the ideal vegan Thanksgiving dish with its varied textures and savory flavors from the combination of wild rice, mushrooms, nuts, and sage. Served with a robust Mushroom Sauce on the side, this makes a hearty main dish and goes well with all the typical side dishes like cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, chestnut stuffing, and a few veggie combinations. Read More→
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After months of migraines, my hands and feet going numb, stomach in knots and extreme dizziness and fatigue I found out I had gluten intolerance. And going gluten-free after 25 years of eating “normally” was and still is one of the hardest things I have ever done. I have been gluten-free for about four months now, and I am still finding it tough. Read More→
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Changing your diet can change your life, and Meg Wolff is proof of that. A Life in Balance: Delicious Plant-based Recipes for Optimal Health tells her story and provides an arsenal of recipes and tips for enjoying healthy, flavorful and economic meals. Eating a diet of whole grains, beans, vegetables and fruits can prevent and reverse chronic disease. Read More→
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Full disclosure: I’m not personally a big fan of meat substitutes, but I can fully understand why other vegetarians and vegans like them. I grew up with meat as a child, and one of the reasons I went vegetarian as a teen way back when was that I simply didn’t like it. Fast forward to my own kids, who have never tasted meat, and they really enjoy meat substitutes. I’m sure it’s the satisfying texture and heartiness that appeal to them, as they have nothing to compare the taste with. Read More→
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