This sweet mild green is considered to be the “Parent” of Broccoli Raab. This particular variety (there are literally dozens) has a timely name….Quarantina! I planted a bumper crop last Summer and decided to try again this Summer, with great results. This plant only produces flowers near the end of it’s life, so it is… more »
Mid-Eastern Macro Meal! Menu includes: Brown Rice Tabouleh, Lemony Hummus, Garden Greens with Creamy Sesame, Cucumber-Mint Salad, Radish Pickle.
Refreshing and balancing, this April Salad was just perfect for today. Lettuce, Red Radish, blanched Fava Beans from our Garden, Homemade Carrot Pickles & Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, Olives, soon to be topped with Sesame Dressing!
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup ww pastry flour 1/2 cup corn flour 1/2 cup plus 1 tbs poppyseed 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda pinch salt 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup plus 3 tbs maple syrup 1 3/4 cup water (or less), to make a pourable batter 5 tbs lemon… more »
1 package Tofu 1 tbs arrowroot (dissolved in 1/4 cup water) 1 small onion, cubed 1/2 cup broccoli, cut into mouth-size pieces 8 button mushrooms, sliced 1 tbs olive oil 2 tsp sea salt 2 scallions, chopped 3 tsp nutritional yeast fresh basil to taste Add onion to fry pan along with olive oil and… more »
You’ve made the “shift” from a meat-centered diet to a vegan one, a great choice! You’re not only stepping in the right direction, you’re making a commitment to the environment while insuring the health of your Family. But there’s some ruts in the road to healthy eating for you and your children that should be… more »
This sauce goes great on just about anything! Try it on grain, pasta or vegetables, or as a dip with crackers. Served here on top of Millet-Teff-Corn, with Miso-Lemon Green Beans, Cuban Black Beans, Kale with Pickled Red Cabbage-Carrot 4 sheets toasted Nori, cut into strips 2 cups roasted pumpkin seeds 1 -11/2 cups water… more »
Pan-Fried Daikon 1 Daikon, cut into 1/2 inch slices 1 -2 tsp olive or sesame oil 1 tsp soy sauce 1 pinch sea salt few sprigs parsley Place Daikon slices in frying pan and add oil and a pinch of sea salt. Cook over medium flame until browned on both sides, while stirring. Add 2… more »
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 »
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 »
Lunch today included Lotus Root-Cabbage Miso Soup, Brown Rice Elbow Noodles with Carrot-Beet-Onion Sauce, Black Beluga Lentils with Caramelized Onions, Baked Shiitake-Miso Daikon, Fresh baby Greens with Creamy Sesame Dressing and Purple Daikon Quick Pickles
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 »