Archive for March, 2012
An invigorating melange of flavors, textures and colors, this is an attractive dish to serve hot or at room temperature. I just love the way the corn, black-eyed peas, and greens look against the dark rice, but if brown rice is what you’ve got on hand, that will work, too. From Wild About Greens: 125 Delectable Vegan Recipes for Kale, Collards, Arugula, Bok Choy, and Other Leafy Veggies Everyone Loves, by Nava Atlas. Read More→
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Reviewed by Rachael Braun. This book is packed with everything you need to know about gluten-free vegan cooking. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Gluten-Free Vegan Cooking (Alpha Books, 2011) by Julieanna Hever and Beverly Lynn Bennett starts by giving you an amazing overview of gluten intolerance, where to find hidden gluten, and the benefits of a vegan diet.
It can be hard to have one dietary restriction, but with two in the mix, things can get complicated. This book will give you a new view on all you can do and make it apparent that you need never feel deprived! There are so many ingredients you can create delicious and nutritious meals with.
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Ah, the French. I love them, but I don’t pretend to understand them. And I’m not sure they get us, either. Of all America’s contributions to culture, who do they fall in love with? Jerry Lewis. When I was in Paris last week, everyone was playing ’70s disco — and everyone knew the words. They’ve also embraced or at least accepted other dubious aspects of American culture, including fast food and supermarket chains. Read More→
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I love big flavors — lemon, saffron, chili, wine. But my trip to Paris reminded how full of flavors vegetables are all by themselves — naturally. This comforting soup lets the vegetables do the talking and is perfect for that in-betweeny time when the calendar says spring but the thermometer still says winter. Read More→
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Step back in time and enjoy the simple pleasures of cooking and baking with authentic, handcrafted housewares for the kitchen, fireplace and campfire, from Jacob Bromwell — made in the USA since 1819. As America’s oldest housewares company, we offer a select group of timeless products that are hand-built to last generations. You’ll find everything from unique frying pans and mini-grills for the campfire to old-fashioned flour sifters and cheese graters for the kitchen, as well as shovels and dust pans for the fireplace. Read More→
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Here’s a soup that’s great for any kind of weather, not just when it’s chilly and rainy. Because it’s ready to serve in 20 minutes, it’s for any time you want soup in a hurry. You can even chill it and serve it cold on warm days. Recipe adapted from Vegan Express: Featuring 160 Quick, Delicious Recipes for Healthy Meals by Nava Atlas; photo by Susan Voisin, FatFree Vegan Kitchen. Read More→
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