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Blue Cornbread with Honey Butter
A few months ago I picked up a book called Eating on the Wildside by Jo Robinson. Based on 10 years of research, the author covers the best ways to consume fruits and vegetables. One of the points she makes about corn is that white and yellow are bred for sweetness but aren’t as nutritious […]
Sweet Saturday (Easter Edition): Russell Stover Cookie Dough Egg
Forget Halloween! Easter is the best time for seasonal candy. From Cadbury eggs to candy bunnies galore, spring brings out creativity in candy makers. Russell Stover is particularly noteworthy for their unending variety of “egg” flavors. I’d credit frequent Cadbury Egg shortages for discovering them. Some of the most interesting flavors include raspberry marshmallow, red […]
Veggie Burger Recipe: Black-Eyed Pea Burger
Necessity is the mother of invention. Without any black beans, pinto beans or lentils around, the only legume left in the pantry was the humble black-eyed pea. I’d never heard of a black-eyed pea veggie burger before but this experiment turned out quite well. The natural creaminess contrasted well with a generous dose of pepper […]
Steel Cut Oatmeal with Mango and Strawberry
Steel cut oatmeal is one of my favorite, easy breakfasts. It’s whole grain and a great source of fiber, iron and protein. Unlike nutritionally similar rolled oats, steel cut doesn’t spike the blood sugar because the thicker pieces take longer for the body to process. Check out this link comparing the benefits of the two […]
Go Veggie! Non-Dairy Pepper Jack Slices
Affordable cheese alternatives are difficult to find, so when a sale happens, it’s best to stock up. This Go Veggie cheese was on sale for $3 at Lifethyme market. It only seemed logical to make grilled cheese sandwiches to go with split pea soup. Go Veggie Pepper Jack is lactose free, casein free, soy free […]
Rice Recipes: Fenugreek and Tomato Pulao AKA Dragon Rice
Pulao, not to be confused with the small decorative dragon found on Chinese bells, is a rice dish popular throughout parts of the Middle East, Central and South Asia. There are literally hundreds of variations to be found. This particular recipe is South Indian. Just for fun and in honor of the upcoming season of […]
Gamesa Mamut Cookie (30g, Product of Mexico)
I guess I’m a sucker for sweets with woolly mammoth mascots. This product comes to us from Gamesa, the largest confection maker in Mexico. It’s a variation of the legendary moonpie, only a little smaller. It features a thin layer of chocolate, with two crumbly cookies and marshmallow in between. The first bite was crunchier […]
Kids Sweet Teeth: It’s Evolution, Baby
As a child of the 80s, curling up in front of the TV to watch Saturday morning cartoons with a bowl of sugary cereal was a rite of passage. Thanks to science, it may not be as necessary to feel guilty about it. According to a small study from Monnel Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, […]
Meatout 2014: Take a Day Off From Meat
Today, March 20th is the international meatout, the annual day encouraging folks to skip animal protein for environmental, health and compassion reasons. I’m not a vegan but am vegetarian at least once a week. Spending significant periods of time with vegans has taught me that there really are many more food options that expected. Some […]
