Posts Tagged ‘vegan’
Simmering Summer Soup
I know it might sound a little odd, but sipping tea and eating hot soup in the summer has always helped me feel more grounded—and even cooler. People often ask, “Aren’t you overheating just looking at that bowl?” But for me, warm foods help my body adjust more smoothly to the heat. I started wondering…
Read MoreParsley 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 MoreCooking for a Friend: You!
I prepared the meal shown in the photo for a friend who is elderly, sick, and frail. It gave me tremendous joy to hit upon what she would truly enjoy eating as well as to help restore her health and strength. It got me thinking about how thoughtful I am when I cook food for…
Read MoreCelebrating an Everyday Meal
Last night I went out for dinner and all our dishes looked beautiful with a specific plate for each entree. It felt like a real celebration. While cooking tonight I thought to myself why don’t we put this same care into our home cooked meals. We forget that eating involves more than just our sense…
Read MoreSpring Cleaning Day 3
Well this morning’s drink was a hit. Yeah! A minty blueberry avocado smoothie. I don’t think Katya will ask for it on a regular basis but she actually smiled and was able to get it down before having to leave for school. I didn’t really hear any complaints so that was a good start. I…
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 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…
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