Beans and greens simmered together in one dish are one of my favorite food combinations. I feel like my body is getting a huge dose of delicious, nourishment. This dish is a favorite I made just this past week to … Continued
I have been making baked tofu for many years, but a few weeks ago I stumbled upon what feels like an easier technique. It also allows me to bake the tofu while at the same time roasting vegetables on the … Continued
It’s amazing to me how a simple cooking style can help our bodies be more rooted energetically. This dish is one I have been making lately to help feel more grounded. The magic is in the root vegetable, which grows … Continued
I always have rice paper wrappers on hand for making these quick salad bundles. Prep a variety of vegetables to tuck inside, add a bean spread, tofu, or tempeh and a dressing and you have a wonderful, light meal for … Continued
I was working on a fresh garden roll recipe (it will be posted next!) for a holistic nutrition certificate course at Pacific Rim College and it needed a nice dipping sauce. This dressing is one of my favorites. I first … Continued
Here in the PNW, spring is an interesting bridge between the cold, dark days of winter and the warmer long days of summer. We are done with the longer cooked, heavy stews and baked vegetables of winter. But it’s not … Continued
A few weeks ago, I received an email from someone asking about aduki bean soup with ginger. I didn’t have a good place to direct him to, so I made the soup last week and wrote a recipe. My soup … Continued
I love playing around with different combinations of grains. Millet and Quinoa is a favorite of mine because the millet softens the texture of the quinoa a bit and the flavors complement each other. I also love adding random bits … Continued
I order a weekly vegetable delivery from Dandelion Organic. It’s a local company that sources from organic farms in my area. What I like about this type of subscription is that each week I can go online and see what … Continued
I am not really concerned about where you fall on the spectrum of is oatmeal good or bad for your health. I know oats have mixed reviews these days. Rolled oats, in particular, can spike blood sugar and contribute to … Continued