February 2011
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This Week's CSA Share
CSA Box Contents Week of January 31st-February 6th
Dandelion Greens
Lettuce
Broccoli
Onion
Dill
Cauliflower
Spinach
Watermelon radish (yaaaaay! I love these)
Winter squash
Red frill
Cabbage/celery (first harvest!)
Micro Basil
January 2011
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Chef Chloe's Thin Mints!!!!
Oh yeah!
Just in time for GSC season, Chloe Coscarelli shares her guiltless Vegan Thin Mint recipe!!!
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"Vegan Cooking Class" at Sur La Table
I recently discovered that Sur La Table offers full preparation cooking classes - from Basic Knife Skills to the Mastering the Art of French Pastry! I’ve been dreaming of culinary school, but that is not in the cards right now, so I was excited to see there was a more tangible source for learning some new skills in the meantime.
While browsing the class schedule, something...
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Vitamix 5200
Alright all my vegan/veggie blog buddies out there….who has one? Is it amazing? Do I need one?
All the raw foodies & vegan chefs - from Ani Phyo to Tal Ronnen - say so, & after the live demo I saw at last night’s Vegan Cooking Class at Sur La Table, & tasting the amazing Spicy Sweet Potato Soup, perfectly smooth cashew cream, & decadent Chocolate Avocado Pudding it...
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Ocean Beach People's Co-op
After living almost my entire life in San Diego, I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to visit Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market.
“People’s,” as it is known among the locals, has been serving the community since 1971 & is San Diego’s only vegetarian consumer owned grocery store. The Co-op specializes in products that are organic,...
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Peanut Butter & Berry Smoothie
While on this “mostly raw” experiment, I’ve been starting my days with a frosty almond milk & fruit smoothie. I just haven’t quite been able go the route of green juice…not yet anyway, so I’ve just been tossing almond milk, banana, & frozen fruit in the blender.
I need to change it up a bit, & fortunately, Choosing Raw has a couple of yummy...
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"Roasted Beets & Turnips with Balsamic Glaze"
I’ve been eating totally vegan & mostly raw for the last few days. I have to say I am loving it! I start my day with a raw fruit, hemp protein, & almond milk smoothie, then eat a beautiful raw salad for lunch, & for dinner some lightly steamed veggies & protein (tofu or Gardein). I feel amazing & my skin continues to be clear & aglow!
I have a huge amount of beets on...
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This Week's CSA Share!
Full of greens, greens, greens….
Detroit Dark Red Beets
Blue Scottish Kale
Red Russian Kale
Lettuce
Broccoli
Onion
Parsley
Chard
Turnips
Chard
Spinach
Red Frill
Pea Shoots
Salad Mix (mizuna, tatsoi, red mustard)
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Native Foods, Take 2!
I mentioned in an earlier post that I am in Palm Desert on business & had my sites set on dining at their Native Foods location!!!
Native Foods, Palm Desert!
I had my first Native Foods experience last summer, when Anna & I had our girls’ weekend in Palm Springs. When I saw myself on the schedule for the Palm Desert trip, I immediately began planning my second N.F. experience....
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15 Vegan Dinner Recipes from "The Kitchn" →
“Vegan Tofu & Vegetable Pot Pie”
It’s “Vegan Week” over at Apartment Therapy’s “The Kitchn” & to kick it off they’ve posted a roundup of 15 recipes featuring their favorite vegan winter comfort foods - like the scrumptious looking vegan pot pie pictured above! Yum!
They’ve got some awesome Vegan Breakfast & Lunch ideas...
WatchColleen Patrick-Goudreau of Compassionate Cooks whips up a healthful & warming “Garlic & Greens” Soup! I love making soup & am always looking or new ways to utilize all the wonderful greens the CSA sends my way! I can’t wait to give this healing soup a try!
Garlic & Greens Soup
1 medium-sized yellow onion, diced
1 head of garlic, approx. 8 or 9 cloves minced...
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Spiced Lentils, Kabocha & Kale
“Spiced Lentils, Kabocha & Kale”
I am absolutely loving kabocha squash this winter & am so excited that the CSA keeps sending them my way! I found this lovely recipe on Nourishing Days & had to try it - with a few modifications.
I couldn’t find “french lentils,” but did find a package of “green lentils” that did not require soaking &...
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Chickpea Rice Soup with Cabbage
I came across this recipe just as I received a huge napa cabbage & large bunch of dill from the CSA. I’ve also been bombarded with and endless supply of carrots, so this covered all bases!
“Chickpea Rice Soup with Cabbage”
The PPK never lets me down. This soup was hearty, earthy, & full of flavor - fresh dill is one of my favorites. Perfect one-pot cold weather meal!
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New Year...New Intentions...
I’m not so much for making “resolutions.” I find I break them too easily. Instead, I’m all about setting “intentions.” Resolutions focus on change, while intentions are your vision for the future. It is not about making instant change, but rather about making a commitment to focus your energy on what it is you want to attract & be.
My Intentions for 2011...
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First CSA Share of the New Year!
Here is what I have to look forward to!
A jar of pickled veggies; either peppers, green beans or Mexican Gherkins.
Gold, Chioggia or Detroit Dark Red Beets
Lacinato Kale
Lettuce
Red Kabocha
Broccoli
Chard
Fennel
Cilantro
Large Turnips
Yay!
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Granada Paella
My new “New Year’s Day” tradition…
Champagne & Paella! I began this tradition last year & it was a hit. I love this recipe from the “Urban Vegan” & will make it over & over. This is popular with meat eaters, veggies & vegans alike! So flavorful! I love anything flavored with saffron & soyrizo rocks my friggin’ world!
Granada...
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