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The nicest thing you can do for the mom in your life is to make her a tasty and healthy brunch. But if you wish to get her a little something as well, here are a few of our favorite recommendations for books and products that make great gifts. From handcrafted vegan chocolate to cookbooks to kitchen tools, have fun exploring this list of affordable and useful gift ideas. Read More→
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Feeding the Hungry Ghost: Life, Faith, and What to Have for Dinneris the first book by accomplished food journalist, Huffington Post Meatless Mondays columnist, and VegKitchen contributor Ellen Kanner. Those who find themselves with this volume in their hands are in for a treat. It’s a collection of musings arranged seasonally (many in the form of memoir), on the place of food as a way to comfort, connect, inform, and expand our consciousness. What makes it a rarity in the realm of food writing is that it comes from Ellen’s completely plant-based perspective. Those of us who love good food writing might gravitate to books by Laurie Colwin and Ruth Reichl, even as we cringe over loving descriptions of beef stew and other bits of meaty whatnot. We no longer need to do that, thanks to Ellen. Read More→
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One teaspoon of table salt has 2,325 mg of sodium, which is more than the amount that anyone should have per day. We do need some sodium in order for nerve and muscle function, and to conserve the level of fluids in the body. But when there’s too much sodium intake, it can cause havoc in a number of ways. Read More→
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Believe it or not, the size and color of your plates have a lot to do with portion control. Most of us really do eat with our eyes, so to speak. If you’re given a large plate or bowl do you only fill half of it? Most of us would fill the entire thing, and once it’s in front of us, we feel compelled to to eat it all. If, on the other hand, you use a smaller plate or bowl, you’re likely to eat — and be satisfied with — that portion. Read More→
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Commercial salad dressings, even the “natural” brands, are often ridiculously expensive and high in fat. Making salad dressing at home is so easy, but I often get lazy about it because several items need to be messed up and then washed — bowl, whisk, measuring cups, spoons. And then I need to find a clean bottle with a tight lid to pour it into.
Now, the Dressing Shaker that Progressive International sent to VegKitchen to sample throws all my excuses to the wind. Read More→
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If you’re looking for healthy brown rice recipes (that happen to be vegan and most are also gluten-free), have fun exploring these easy, tasty choices. For information on brown rice nutrition and how to cook brown rice, visit our Brown Rice: Cooking Tips and Varieties page; and for even more on the nutritional benefits of brown rice, go to Top 10 Health Benefits of Brown Rice. At left, Thai Pineapple Stir-Fried Rice from Vegan Express; photo by Susan Voisin.
Hearty Main Dishes:
- Valencian Rice and Red Beans
- Gingery Rice with Sweet Potatoes and Peas
- Paella Vegetariana
- Jambalaya
- Baked Rice with Cheese and Green Chiles
- Bok Choy, Edamame, Cashew, and Orange Rice
- Hoppin’ John (Black-Eyed Peas and Rice)
- Slow-Cooker Bell Peppers Stiffed with Salsa, Rice and Beans
- Down and Dirty Rice
- Caribbean Pigeon Peas and Rice
Pilafs and Other Side Dishes:
- Cauliflower Rice Pilaf
- Wild Rice Pilaf with Spinach and Almonds
- Wild Rice Pilaf with Apples and Pecans
- Basmati and Wild Rice Pilaf with Cashews
- Rice and Vermicelli Pilaf
- Fragrant Rice and Cashew Pilaf
- Nutty Wild Rice with Mushrooms
- Saffron-Sesame Rice with Pine Nuts
- Rice and Peas
- Gingered Coconut Rice
- Simple Spinach Rice
- Creole Orange Rice
- Mexican Rice
- Chinese-Style Vegetable Fried Rice
- Thai Pineapple Stir-Fried Rice
- Fruited Basmati Rice
- Saffron Fruited Rice
- Mjeddrah (Rice and Lentil Pilaf)
Soups and Stews:
Salads:
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- Here are more of VegKitchen’s Natural Food Guides.
- For lots more features on healthy lifestyle, please explore VegKitchen’s Healthy Vegan Kitchen page.
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Spring is traditionally the time for major housekeeping activities. Unlike the routine dusting, wiping and vacuuming that go on with some regularly throughout the year, this is the season for cleaning underneath and behind things, rejuvenating the furniture, refreshing the carpets, and airing out the house after a winter of confinement. Read More→
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