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Aug 02

Red Lentil Soup with Green Beans

I picked my first handful of stringbeans from my garden today, and that is what inspired tonight's dinner.  I was looking for something quick, easy, and of course made with ingredients I had on hand.  It was a day for relaxing, after all.I (read full article)

health-veganism, indian, Vegan

Apr 14

Peaceable Kingdom

I attended a screening this weekend of Tribe of Heart's new and improved documentary on the animal agriculture industry called "Peaceable Kingdom."  The film followed a loose narrative of three couples who were all in some way connected to farm (read full article)

Film, Vegan

Mar 20

Meatout Prep

In between raking, mulching, planting and cleaning, I've been doing some prep for tonight's Great American Meatout cooking class.I cut a bunch of wild garlic chives form the yard - these will go nicely as a garnish on the Potato Leek and Fresh Aspara (read full article)

food, meatout, prep, Vegan

Jan 21

This week's menu

I just can't seem to get enough of my tempeh fish cakes. They're crisp on the outside, and creamy on the inside. And loaded with oh-so-much flavor. I made a few batches for my clients this week, and of course, you can also get them to order at Ge (read full article)

Indian food, Vegan, vegan cooking

Dec 11

Shandals Vegetarian

Woo... what a way to warm up on a blustery winter-like day! Shandals is a tiny restaurant tucked on the corner of a residential street off the main drag in Bridgeport. Some vegan friends had mentioned it to me this summer and ever since I've been (read full article)

healthy, Vegan, vegan food, vegan restaurant

Nov 26

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

Tradition of course calls for pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving, but since my mom is baking an apple pie for the holiday (at my request!), I decided to do something a little different with pumpkin. I made a batch of Gluten-free Vegan Chocolate Chip Blondi (read full article)

thanksgiving, Vegan, vegan cooking, vegan desserts

Nov 21

Vegan Wedding

I had a busy Friday preparing dinner for a vegan wedding at the lovely High Meadow Farm bed & breakfast in Wallingford. The 18th century home is set atop a hill with breathtaking meadow views of dairy farms and a vineyard. It was an oasis from (read full article)

Vegan, vegan cooking, vegan wedding

Oct 31

Boston Vegetarian Food Festival

Just got back from one of the best vegan road trips ever. What a rare treat to be in a car full of vegans all up for an adventure.The day began with some fresh-baked blueberry streusel muffins, and then it just went uphill from there.First stop: Bo (read full article)

Chocolate, cooking, Vegan, vegan desserts, vegan food

Oct 20

This week's menu

Ahhh... comfort food. It's officially fall, the frost is on the pumpkins, and I feel like hibernating. So this week's menu reflected that need to cozy up with a blanket and a warm bowl of creamy goodness.I found a delicious recipe for Chana Saag (C (read full article)

Indian food, Vegan, vegan cooking, vegan food, yummy

Oct 18

NBC 30 Health & Wellness Festival

I had a great time yesterday at the NBC 30 Health & Wellness Festival. This was my second year making vegan food on their cooking stage, which meant I was a little more relaxed and could goof around with the audience. It helped that my parents (read full article)

cooking demo, cooking lesson, Vegan, vegan cooking, yummy

Oct 16

Perfect Pumpkin Pancakes with Pecan Praline

Perfect Pumpkin Pancakes with Pecan Praline (gluten-free!)I was invited to do a cooking segment on NBC-30's Morning Show this Saturday and, while the thought fills me with serious dread and apprehension, I agreed to do it (because I can't turn down a (read full article)

gluten-free, Vegan, vegan baking, vegan cooking, vegan food

Oct 15

Week four

This was the fourth and final week of my "Healthy Cooking in a Hurry" class, and I'm sad to say farewell. It's really starting to feel like fall (well... with the snow today, kinda like winter, actually), so this latest batch of recipes really worke (read full article)

Vegan, vegan cooking, vegan dessert

Sep 10

This week's menu

While the majority of Americans enjoyed a day off on Labor Day, I was busy cooking in the kitchen (though still enjoying myself, nonetheless!). I keep wanting to do a menu featuring produce fresh from the garden, but I've been so disappointed with t (read full article)

Vegan, vegan cooking, vegan food

Aug 13

Red Pepper Stuffed with Sundried Tomato and Cashew Romesco (RAW)

I saw this recipe for Sundried Tomato and Cashew Romesco in Matthew Kenney and Sarma Melngailis' gorgeous Raw Food/Real World book and wanted to give it a try. It's a savory nut pate that can be served with veggies or crackers. The main seasoning i (read full article)

food, raw vegan, Vegan

Aug 13

Stone Fruit Soup (RAW)

The other day I wanted to do something a little different with my baked tofu. I was planning to serve it with basmati rice and sauteed dinosaur kale, which would've been perfectly fine, but I decided it needed a sauce. Scanning my local independent g (read full article)

raw vegan, Vegan

Jul 31

Raw Food Lessons

This week I gave a couple of raw food lessons, timed perfectly to coincide with the hazy, hot & humid summer weather we've finally been having. It was great preparing entire meals without the use of the stove or oven.The first menu was Italian t (read full article)

raw, raw food, raw vegan, Vegan

Jul 19

Edgewood Park Farmer's Market

I had fun this morning meeting my neighbors in Westville at the Edgewood Park Farmers Market. This is one of 6 markets organized by CitySeed around the city of New Haven. It's one of the many things I love about living here!Because my garden is overf (read full article)

cooking demo, farm market, Vegan

Jul 16

This week's menu

It's been a crazy week. I've been teaching 2 adult education classes in West Hartford, testing recipes, and planning for a farmers market cooking demonstration in New Haven (more on all that later). In between, I've been cooking for my regular cli (read full article)

Vegan, vegan cooking, vegan food

Jul 02

Sweet Claude's

I arrived at Sweet Claude's (otherwise known as "vegan sweet tooth heaven") just before 7 PM last night. It had been a lazy summer day; cooking in a hot kitchen in the morning, followed by a sticky afternoon in the garden. I was craving relief. I was (read full article)

ice cream, Vegan, vegan dessert

Jun 18

More Cake

My mom has outdone herself! Two fabulous gluten-free vegan cakes in one week! The latest was a modification of a recipe I had given her many, many years ago which called for raspberry preserves in place of some of the oil. It's a moist, dense, and (read full article)

cake, Chocolate, Dessert, desserts, Vegan

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