March 2011
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Sweet Potato & Purple Cabbage Soup
The CSA has been loading me up with cabbage - napa, savoy, & 2 heads of purple! What to do, what to do???
It was a cold & rainy weekend that definitely called for comforting SOUP! I found two appetizing recipes to choose from: a simple “Arborio Rice & Savoy Cabbage Soup” or a colorful Thai inspired “Sweet Potato & Purple Cabbage Soup.” Feeling...
February 2011
13 posts
Headed to New York...
…in a week! I am going to visit friends in NYC & I am counting the days, hours, minutes!!!!! There are so many things I want to see, eat & do!!! Of course I have a list a mile long of places I want to check out!
One of my first stops will definitely be…
“Babycakes NYC”
We have birthday dinner reservations here…
“Pure Food & Wine”
I...
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Reusable Produce Bags from Bag the Habit →
Recently I was talking to a client about organic produce & all the benefits of joining a CSA. She was wondering how I managed to keep my produce fresh for 2 weeks. It certainly is a challenge - especially when the shipment is full of greens! I told her, of course I use up the most perishable items first, try to utilize several veggies in a curry or soup, freeze portions, etc. I always use a...
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Braised Greens & Spiced Quinoa Tacos
For last night’s dinner, I sauteed braised greens with garlic & served them over quinoa. Sounds boring, but actually great when you want something light & healthy! I had quite a bit left over, but wanted to spice it up a bit! I’ve been on a Mexican food kick lately, was inspired by this post, & made the leftovers into tacos for lunch!
I substituted the queso fresco for...
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This Week's CSA Share!
I am super excited about the broccoli raab (pictured above)! Suzie’s Farm shared a great recipe for “Orecchiette with Raab” that I am gonna whip up this weekend! Also on my radar…my favorite “Vegan Hot & Sour Cabbage Soup!” Gonna be a rainy weekend, so sounds like the kitchen is where I’ll be!
Beets
Frisee
Delicata Squash
Lettuce
Turnips
Dill
...
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DIY Valentine's Treats from the Heart!
Friday is my only day off before Valentine’s Day, & I hope to spend part of it getting started on some home-made treats for my friends & family!
Some ideas:
I love to keep it simple with these…
“Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries”
Maybe I’ll try to recreate my favorite cookie from Extraordinary Desserts…
“Vegan Chocolate Cherry Coconut...
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"Romanesco Cauliflower & Chickpea Curry"
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 inch ginger, peeled & finely chopped
1/2 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 Romanesco cauliflower, cut into florets
1/2 orange bell pepper, diced
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1/4 tsp. ground coriander
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
sea salt & pepper to taste
2 ounces...
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H&M's "Conscious Collection"
This April, as part of the focus on sustainability, H&M will introduce “The Conscious Collection.” The collection, for women, men & children, is made from enviromentally–adapted & greener materials such as organic cotton, Tencel® & recycled polyester. H&M’s designers have been inspired by different shades of white, while a minimalist, tailored look is combined with...
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Food Storage 101
Today was my CSA pick-up day, & like most pick-up days, I end up coming home with a lot of washing & prep ahead of me! I need to make the most of what I am getting & want nothing to go to waste, so I was excited that Suzie’s Farm shared these “food storage tips” on their blog:
Root vegetables (beets, carrots, turnips, radishes, etc.): Store unwashed root...
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Gingered Soba Noodles with Steamed Broccoli
This was one of my favorite dishes from last week’s Vegan Cooking Class at Sur La Table - a simple & flavorful dish that I knew I would be making again & again! The mild soba noodles get a nice spicy kick from the fresh ginger & sriracha!
“Gingered Soba Noodles with Steamed Broccoli”
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. sesame oil
2 Tbsp. freshly grated ginger
1/4 cup...
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