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Parsley Powered Tabouli
As a kid I remember parsley being this little green sprig I picked off my food before eating. The one exception was during Passover (a Jewish holiday commemorating the escape from slavery), when large plates were heaped with this twig, passed around the table to dip in salt water, and then eaten. I loved it. …
Read MoreSpring Cleaning Day 1
We started our day with drink number one: Green Lemonade. I modified the quantities somewhat as I don’t have a juice extractor, but rather a Vitamix blender. It was thicker and frothier and while my daughter found it too sour, we drank up and enjoyed. Our lunch would be a little off: it was leftovers from the evening before.…
Read MoreCheesecake?
It’s that time of year again. Shavuot. A holiday that falls just seven weeks after Passover when the Jews are given the Torah. The Torah is compared to a “life of milk and honey”. That is why for this holiday it is all about dairy which means cheese cake. Sounds wonderful. Who wouldn’t love…
Read MoreWhere’s the Beef? A New Taste for Stroganoff.
For some reason when my mother was describing a dinner she attend where she was served Beef Bourguignon it made me think of Stroganoff. Not just any, but mom’s in particular. She made this dish for us as kids and it always felt fancy and tasted great. I hadn’t thought about this dish until this…
Read MoreKeeping Pesach Healthy and Simple
Pesach, otherwise known as Passover, is the holiday when we clean out our homes until there is not one morsel of a breadcrumb. It is a time for us to reflect and humble our egos. It is also a great time to eat simple and healthy foods without compromising taste. The first two nights are…
Read MoreWhat’s for Breakfast? Did You Say Soup?
Thinly sliced swiss chard, just a leaf or two, carrot slivers, shitake mushrooms, finely cut scallions, and small cubes of firm tofu simmered in water. Then, a couple of teaspoons of miso paste stirred in. Breakfast? It was for me and my daughter this morning. I remember being a little girl at a friend’s house…
Read MoreThanksgiving: Let’s Talk Turkey
People always ask me “What do you eat if you don’t eat turkey?” I have gone many times with an abundance of delicious vegan side dishes that to me make up a fine meal. This year I – by my son’s inspiration – included fish to the menu. The fixings I created can be enjoyed…
Read MoreDid you say Millet Burger?
I was looking for something different to do with millet. I wanted to make it the center of the meal rather than a side dish. When faced with trying to figure out what to do I tend to turn to the internet despite having tons of recipe books. I did a search on millet burger and…
Read MoreWhat’s in Season: Short and Sweet
With autumn fast approaching and harvests abundant, this time of year is a time to try new fruits. A great place to visit where you can see what is in season right now is your local farmers market. Or take a trip to the produce section of your supermarket to see what is available in this time…
Read MorePass the Cheese Please: Cashew Cheese
The other day I bought these great Provencal olives that were pitted and sliced: ready to use in a recipe. It brought me back to the days when I ate dairy and really enjoyed cream cheese with olives. I haven’t had dairy in close to 20 years yet I still miss cheese at times. I…
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