Quinoa is the new black! Quinoa recipes are all over the place. And for a very good reason. Quinoa, which looks like a grain, is actually a seed, and is more closely related to leafy green vegetables like spinach or Swiss chard. Although it seems to be a fairly new addition to the American diet, […]
Asparagus, Avocado, and Quinoa Salad. Mango Lime Vinaigrette. Vegan
I have this problem. When I make salad I tend to load it up with too many ingredients. Like an artist who can’t tell when their painting is finished, I just keep on adding things, a few nuts and seeds here, some fruit there, until there are so many flavors it is hard to distinguish […]
Recipe: Quinoa, Black Bean, and Kale Bowl. Vegan
I love “bowls.” I get a lot of satisfaction from starting with a base of rice, beans, or in this case, quinoa, and getting creative with whatever is in the fridge. I have, I don’t think it’s a talent, more likely it’s just luck, but whatever you call it, my experiments usually come out tasting […]
Burrito Love
You may have noticed that I’m a little obsessive about burritos. If I’m not making them, I’m ordering them. Vegan burritos, of course. Tonight, I started with my Tofu, potato and mushroom burrito recipe, substituted seitan, and added zucchini. Served with rice, I have enough leftovers for lunch tomorrow and dinner again in a couple […]
Yes, Mr. Man, I’m Running on the Road
If you’re a runner, I’m sure you’ve had this happen before. You’re running down the road, minding your own business, facing traffic like smart pedestrian, when a driver honks at you and yells, “get on the sidewalk!” Or you’re approaching an intersection at the same time a car is approaching from your left. The driver […]
Recipe: Mac and Cheese. Vegan. Easy.
There are so many traditionally non-vegan recipes that I have made since I became a vegan that I never cooked before. It’s kind of funny. Potato Salad. Carrot Cake. Quiche. And this one, Macaroni and Cheese. The idea started on Thursday, when I was with a client who had his daughter and grandchildren in town […]
