Dairy, like coffee, is one of my vices that I have an on-again, off-again relationship with. I’m closer than ever to weaning myself and have been very pleased to see what the new wave of dairy-free substitutes have come up with. Enter Parma. Parma is a vegan parmesan cheese substitute. They graciously sent me several samples …
It seems every two years or so I get an itch to branch out in my education and learn something new. For the last year or so I’ve been wanting to dive more into herbal medicine and more fully understand their indications, properties, and uses in the home medicine cabinet. Starting a nine month herbalism …
This vegan dressing is a great substitute for a traditional Caesar. It has a nice creaminess and bright yet bold flavor that pairs well with heartier greens such as kale, romaine, or endive. I use it when I want a Caesar salad simply because, with a scant 6 ingredients, it is very easy to prepare! …
This dressing is wonderful in salads with salmon, chicken or beef as well as tossed in a cold or warm noodles (peanut noodles are a great hit with kids!). I enjoy it for a fall salad dressing – it’s heavier and pairs well with robust greens such as romaine, radicchio, and will even mellow out …
I met Peter the day after Christmas at The Market in Anacortes, WA. He was passing out samples of this salsa with a cashew-crusted chicken breast seasoned with his personal spice blend. Chef Peter had a bad experience with a computer once — so bad that he no longer has one, nor a website. So …
This pumpkin butter was really easy to make and resulted in a tasty spread that I am donating to a craft fair to benefit Shakti Rising. Who says you have to pay for gourmet? Some uses for this fabulous spread: On toast (with cream cheese – an absolute favorite in my dairy days) Swirl with cream …
This ginger jam recipe is POTENT! I plan on using it on cashew butter rice bread sandwiches in the morning, since my supply of ginger spread is no longer being offered at Trader Joe’s. While sampling it during cooking, I realized it will also do nicely whipped into cream cheese, swirled into cheesecake, or layered …
Top Produce Ideas Fresh Berries in Yogurt Frozen Berries as Ice Cubes! Grilled Asparagus Spears Fresh Watermelon Juice! Serve mango sorbet in half a cantaloupe Ricotta Fruit Dip! Ricotta cheese pairs well with the sweetness of fruit and offers a decent dose of protein to slow blood sugar response. This makes a great easy snack …
