berkeley organic meals

Pumpkin Muffins

Michael Bauce

Recipes
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4 cups whole grain spelt flour 2 tablespoons aluminum-free baking powder 3 teaspoons cinnamon 3 teaspoons powdered ginger 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2/3 cup oil 1 1/4 cups maple syrup 1 cup rice milk 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 cups grated pumpkin or squash, grated on large grate w/ skin handful pumpkin seeds Preheat oven to… more »

Cauliflower

Michael Bauce

Whole-Grain & Vegetable-Based Ideas
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Cauliflower comes in many colors, including white, orange, purple and green. Each color has a variety of types. White Cauliflower includes Snow Cloud, Snowball, Cloud and Aviso. Orange can be Orange Burst, Sunset or Cheddar. Purple Cauliflower includes Graffiti, Violetta, Mulberry or Purple of Sicily. Green includes Emeraude, Vitaverde, Green Macerata and Monte Verde. Each… more »

Tempeh For Dinner

Michael Bauce

Today's Plate
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Today’s Plate includes Tempeh, a fermented soy bean cake from Indonesia that has now become popular around the world. Our favorite way to prepare Tempeh is to lightly brown in oil on both sides, cover with water and umeboshi paste mixture, add arame sea vegetable and let simmer until almost all liquid is absorbed, but… more »

Co-Operation Stew!

Michael Bauce

Today's Plate
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Three Sisters’ Stew is made from Posole (Mexican Dent Corn), Pinto Beans and Kabocha Squash. The Corn is pressure-cooked for 2 1/2 hours until fully softened and then cooked along with Pinto Beans and Kabocha Squash for a rich, satisfying Stew.   Nature Co-operates!   Native Americans (and Africans) planted these 3 crops alongside each… more »

To Peel Or Not To Peel

Michael Bauce

Health & More
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Why do so many health-conscious people continue to peel squash, apples, carrots and cucumbers? It may be habitual, but many peel because the skins often are hard to clean or have a less than perfect texture. Some may worry that peels contain harmful pesticides and should be avoided. Others think the peel is not tasty… more »

Red Lentil & Roasted Broccoli Tacos

Michael Bauce

Today's Plate, Whole-Grain & Vegetable-Based Ideas
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GLOBAL FLAVOR COMBINED WITH CREATIVE SPIRIT!  The rich taste of corn combined with savory Red Lentils, Roasted Broccoli and pickled Red Onions is reminiscent of the complex flavors commonly found in Mexican cuisine. We’ve created a vegan, macrobiotic-style taco that will not only satisfy your palate, but nourish your body and soul. These tacos are… more »

Tempeh

Michael Bauce

Recipes, Today's Plate
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Our lunch today included Tempeh, an easy-to-digest, fermented soybean food that has been gaining popularity around the world for the past decades. My favorite way to prepare Tempeh:   First gently brown in oil on both sides. As you are frying, mix water (enough to cover Tempeh), umeboshi paste and arame seaweed in a mixing bowl…. more »