Hijiki with Fresh Corn and Onion
We still have about a month left of fresh corn in the PNW and when I made this hijiki variation I just knew I had to share it. The fresh corn adds a yummy sweetness that I wasn’t expecting. I … Continued
If you were a vegetable…
What kind of vegetable would you be? My 17-year old friend Emily visited Seattle a few weeks ago to meet with a college admissions officer. While sitting in a cafe waiting for her meeting to start, we discussed possible questions … Continued
Couscous Cake with Berry Topping
Do you know about couscous cake, yet? If you have been following my posts for a while, you may already know that I am not a big fan of baked flour. Actually, that’s not completely accurate. I love baked flour; … Continued
Prioritizing Time Alone in Nature
How often do you spend time in nature all by yourself? Have you had that feeling you get when you are hiking by yourself and realize there may not be another soul for miles around? The one where you stop … Continued
Eating Well While Camping
I just returned from a three-day personal retreat. I spent it camping on the southern most tip of the Washington State coast. I went alone and have many insights to share with you in future posts. Some of you read … Continued
Receiving, Giving and Spilling Over
For the past few months I have gradually been increasing my ability to receive. I have heard the concept of spilling over before, but I don’t feel like I ever really understood it fully until a few weeks ago. I sat … Continued
Sauteed Dandelion Greens, Snow Peas and Udon Noodles and Giveaway Winner
Ever have one of those days at the farmers market? When you come home with so many vegetables that you can’t fit them all in the fridge? It’s that time of year again. I am crazy with excitement. I had … Continued
Virtual Vegan Potluck: Creamy Broccoli Soup with Pumpkin Seed Dulse Condiment
Welcome to The Virtual Vegan Potluck. It’s kind of fun to be in the middle of the potluck this time around. Last November I was near the end with my Hazelnut Stuffed Pears. Before we go any further, I want to … Continued
Day 10: Vegetables with Breakfast Challenge, Carrot Buckwheat Pancakes
Yay! Day 10. How did it go? I have heard from some of you. I know a few of you were able to sneak vegetables in most days except that one day where the morning just didn’t go as planned. … Continued
Day 9: Vegetables with Breakfast Challenge and Cabbage Wrapped Mochi
I own a cookbook called The Good Morning Macrobiotic Breakfast Book. I think I have only used it once. I keep it around because I think it’s sweet, it’s out of print and one of the authors is a macrobiotic … Continued