Kinpira, a dish utilizing a combination of saute, steam and simmer, perfectly illustrates how the same cooking technique can be tailored for warmer or cooler weather. During warmer weather, our bodies need lighter, more cooling dishes. Cutting vegetables smaller and cooking … Continued
One of the many surprises of blogging is meeting people from all over the world. One sweet connection I have made is Annie Oliverio the creative powerhouse over at An Unrefined Vegan. Fun, tasty, inventive recipes and gorgeous photographs taken by … Continued
It’s about time I gave you a recipe for one of my favorite condiments! Especially delicious on pressure cooked rice and garbanzo beans, nori condiment can be spooned on top of just about any grain. Try it on millet with … Continued
I hosted meal a few days ago. All my guests had a lovely time sharing a meal and inspired conversation. The food was delicious. It helped that my friend Jim was there, with his amazing ability to get everyone talking and … Continued
Here is a simple pudding. It is basically a kanten made with apple juice and amasake, then pureed to make a creamy pudding. This dessert is appropriate for many people who are on a more restricted diet due to health … Continued
When I have guests in my home, I provide them with an assortment of easy breakfast items, including bread. I don’t often eat bread, so if it becomes more than a few days old, it’s nice to be able to just toss it … Continued
One of my main time-saving strategies in the kitchen is to make enough grain for three meals. We eat it freshly cooked for dinner the first day, in something new for lunch or dinner on the second day and then … Continued
One of the fascinating things about brown rice is that when it is pressure cooked with any bean, the bean cooks in the same amount of time as the rice. In macrobiotics, brown rice cooked with a little sea salt is … Continued
When I was in cooking school in Austin, TX my friend Tom would to bring in homemade millet amasake for us. He would puree it in his Vitamix until it was as creamy as pudding. It was so delicious. I have yet to make 100% millet … Continued
Welcome to The Virtual Vegan Potluck December 2014 edition. This is my fourth time participating and it keeps getting better. Thank you to the whole team of vegan bloggers out there organizing to keep the links rolling, but the biggest … Continued