Why are you trying so hard to fit in, when you’re born to stand out.
~ Oliver James
I’d have to say that of all the foods out there, deep-fried foods really have never been my thing. It’s no secret that I always gravitate towards clean foods versus, well, the alternative (and this is not to say I deem the food I don’t prefer to eat as unclean). Continue reading
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Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
When I think of a potluck, I can’t begin to tell you the memories that flood my mind and fill me with a nostalgic sense of where I come from. As a child of the 70′s, I remember the basics: edible flowers in wooden bowls, and lacy patchouli scented tablecloths strewn with every type of home-grown sprout & fresh tofu or edible wild green. Circles of hands & the feeling of well-worked adult fingers wrapped around mine. Continue reading
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I’ve long wanted to feature a recipe with tempeh on the blog, so I’ve simply got to say this is surely overdue. The truth is, even as long-term (my whole life) vegetarian (zero meat or fish – ever), the truth is, I’m not really a huge fan of soy. Growing up, tofu was a regular feature on my mom’s vegetarian dinner table, and we kids never passed it up with her deliciously fried medium tofu cubes that tasted amazing cooked up in plenty of soy sauce and then dunked in ketchup to seal the deal. Ah, the good old days. But I digress. Continue reading
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At this time of year, there are a number of things you can always bet will be on hand in this house. Two of our favorite fruits, which happen to just go beautifully together, exist in droves as their seasons collide together from their respective countries of origin. Continue reading
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It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
~ Confucius
Think you can’t make sushi? Think again, because you most definitely can! Actually, as with most things, you just might surprise yourself at just how easy (and fun) this process is. Enjoying this highly tasty and nutritious way to eat your veggies & brown rice at home is as easy as it is satisfying. You can use any vegetables, but here, we keep it simple as can be with carrots & cucumbers. Continue reading
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