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
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 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
When I was a child, I would often sit in my parent’s garden and eat raw green beans off the vine. You couldn’t get me to eat them cooked at dinner, but on my own in the garden they were … Continued
This delicious grain and vegetable salad is a perfect addition to your spring menu. I have packed it full of ingredients like barley and asparagus and sauerkraut that are particularly suited to support your body during the cool nights and … Continued
Roasted vegetables are a great way to add more warmth to your diet during cooler weather. Root vegetables also add a grounded, rooted energy that helps sustain our energy through what can often be dark, cold months. I like to … Continued
Sometimes I love bitter greens straight up; blanched, steamed, sauteed, it doesn’t matter. Other times I need a little help. Some greens definitely taste more bitter than others and this is one place where freshness is really noticeable. Vegetables tend … Continued
Have you ever cooked whole onions nishime style? Nishime is a style of slow cooking with minimal water or liquid in the covered pot. As the vegetables cook, they gather heat and all the energy concentrates within the vegetable. It’s … Continued
Rapini, or broccoli raab, is one of my favorite vegetables. It’s a bit bitter, but I don’t find that overpowering in this green. I often have a hard time finding it organic, so it’s one of the few vegetables I … Continued