How to Make Sauerkraut the Old Fashioned Way- with Fermentation
MMMmmmm. Yummy. Okay, so I took a class last summer at Sunstone Herb Farm in Albuquerque on fermentation. It was actually called something like the lacto-fermentation workshop, and silly me, I thought...
View ArticleHerbal Sun Teas and Other Fun Summer Drinks
fresh teas warming in the sun Summer is my favorite time of year for many reasons. Maybe it’s the warmth of the sun that seems to fill me and everything around me with a feeling of goodness and...
View ArticleArtichoke Cakes (Vegetarian Crab Cakes)
Artichoke Cakes Cooking in Cast Iron Skillet I’m not a big mourner for the loss of meat in my diet. I became a vegetarian over a decade ago and actually dove right into the process, loving the...
View ArticlePotato Leek Soup (Creamy Without Cream)
It seemed like the right time of year to share one of my family’s favorite recipes. Sure, I’ll talk a little about how this soup is appropriate for vegans, or those who can’t have dairy in their diet...
View ArticleVegan Shepherd’s Pie
vegan shepherd’s pie I’m taking a break from wedding posts to share a recipe that may come in handy this week. It requires a bit of work, but it’s so worth it. My husband said, “It tastes like...
View ArticleFire Roasted Vegetarian Chili with Guacamole and Mango Salsa
Vegetarian Chili with Guacamole and Mango Salsa This was one of the first dishes I made for my husband, and he loved it so much he wouldn’t stop telling everyone about it. Over the years, I’ve...
View ArticleHomemade Ginger Beer and other Natural, Healthier Sodas (Fermentation Fun!)
homemade Ginger Beer Several years ago we were in the small village of Kalugumalai, in South India, when the villagers offered us some homemade soda. Silly me, thought, “How do they have a carbonation...
View ArticleChocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream (Vegan)
chocolate hazelnut icecream (healthy, vegan) Hazelnuts replace the cream in this vegan ice cream that reminds my family of frozen Nutella. With the right blender and some water you can grind...
View ArticleOrzo alla Verde (with Fresh Green Herbs)
Orzo alla Verde A delicious light end of summer meal. Great way to use up some of that fresh basil in the garden. Fall will be here soon, and how I will miss my fresh herbs! This dish is a great way...
View ArticleMoroccan Style Lentil Soup (vegan)
a Moroccan style lentil soup I’m obsessed with this soup. It is filling, nutritious, and just the right amount of spice. Sometimes I make up an extra big pot for dinner and then eat the leftovers for...
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