Photo By: S. Duquet This past week we received a “mystery ingredient” in our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) share from Living Stones Farm. We recognized it as a very prevalent plant, but seldom one that is consumed. It was Purslane, a leggy-looking sprout with small leaves. Most of us consider it a weed, because it […]
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Last week at work a customer asked me if we had Elbow Macaroni. I walked her to the pasta aisle to investigate. We did not, but in the brief moment of that exchange, I began to crave Elbow Macaroni Tuna Salad. You know the one….standard with mayo, celery and peas. The craving was strong as […]
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In our garden last year, we planted more herbs and vegetables than I have ever dared put in the ground in my life. We were even in an heirloom seed trial and planted heirloom seeds for three types of cukes and at least that many tomato varietals, multiple peppers and an array of herbs. In […]
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Happy Meatless Monday. I thought it would be fun to share two completely different menus for Memorial Day planning. This way, you will have plenty of time to shop and incorporate some vegan dishes for your Memorial Day celebrations. Because our gardens are not yet in full swing, you may need to purchase produce or […]
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I love Brussel sprouts. I love their hearty texture and pungent flavor. I really like the huge stalk they grow on and that they look like miniature cabbage. It seems like they are a polarizing edible, either you are a lover of the Brussel or an adversary. This dish could bring you to the dark side […]
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Yesterday at work I was asked to make a dish for the staff using a recipe from our TraderJoes.com website. I chose a quinoa salad because it was vegan (I like to eat on the job too), sounded great and did not require a Herculean amount of work to assemble. The staff absolutely went wild […]
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In Cozumel I fell in love with Coconut Stuffed Limes. I had them at breakfast, with lunch and for dessert after dinner. They are lime halves, delicately yet generously stuffed with the sweetest most succulent coconut. Ever since our plane landed I have been looking for ways to recapture the joy and the flavor of […]
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We are home from our first all inclusive trip to Cozumel. I have missed writing and am happy to have my laptop in my lap again. I kept a daily log so I could share some of the mayhem and joy of the past week with you. Day 1. Photo By: S. Duquet Fresh squeezed juice […]
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Today’s post is more food for your soul than food for your belly. For what feels like months now I have felt disconnected. Disconnected from my body, my joy and my strength. I suspect that I am not the only one out there that has ever felt like a complete stranger to the person staring […]
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Happy Meatless Monday. I have been wanting to try my hand at baking vegan biscotti. Recently a friend of ours brought over some of her handcrafted biscotti and I thought, what a truly elegant gift. I love edible gifts anyway but biscotti felt so exotic, like something you would only purchase….but not make in your […]
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