tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684337430864726362024-03-13T01:29:58.471-05:00Eating KaleWelcome to the NEW Eating Kale. (The old one is here:http://tanyascooking.blogspot.com/) I'm a classical musician, I eat a plant-based diet and love finding new vegan & raw recipes to try. I post as often as I can (between lessons and concerts) Eat smart!Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912320960118608950noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568433743086472636.post-91849010344018894072014-11-05T09:32:00.002-06:002014-11-06T17:06:30.657-06:00Salad: It's what's for lunch<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Guess what? Salad doesn't have to be boring! We eat salad everyday for lunch at home. Look at some of ours:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(Topped with salsa, avocado, and corn!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(fire roasted corn and fennel!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(watermelon radish!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(topped with hummus!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(marinated tempeh, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(lots of sprouts!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Pretty colorful, no? I'm going to list suggestions of what you can put in your salad and what kinds of toppings to add, as well as where to find some great salad dressings!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>HOW TO MAKE A DELICIOUS AND HEALTHY SALAD:</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>First, get out a BIG bowl!</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><u>Salad greens (don't just use one!):</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Romaine lettuce</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Arugula (a bit spicy)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Swiss Chard (try rainbow for color)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Kale-all kinds (can be a bit bitter or tough, depending on the type)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Any other lettuce types (find different types <a href="http://startcooking.com/salad-greens-from-a-to-z" target="_blank">here</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Mizuna (a bit spicy)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bell peppers (all colors)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Radish (I love watermelon radish! Try Daikon radish for a milder flavor)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><u>More unusual additions:</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cooked OR raw beets (adds sweetness)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Corn (I like fire-roasted, but raw is delicious too)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sprouts (any kind, you can grow your own)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Fennel (has a licorice flavor)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Roasted red peppers</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Broccoli florets (bite sized)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cauliflower (try purple cauliflower for color!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hearts of Palm (sliced)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><u>Toppings for additional flavor/protein/crunch:</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cubed tempeh (I like to marinate mine in a chili sauce overnight)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cubed tofu</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Black beans</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Garbanzo beans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Edamame (soybeans)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sunflower seeds (I use raw)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> Quinoa</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> Millet (nutty flavor)</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>My favorite dressing: A big scoop of hummus on top of the salad, topped with red wine vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix it all into your salad!</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><u>Other "dressings":</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">One scoop of hummus mixed with one scoop of guacamole or mashed avocado</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For a Mexican style salad, top with salsa, black beans, and corn, with chopped raw hot pepper!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Massage some avocado and lemon juice into your salad, add cayenne for a kick</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Try a new vinegar: fig, balsamic, red wine, apple cider, raspberry!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><u>A few places to find tasty dressing recipes:</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2013/07/15-vegan-salad-dressing-recipes.html" target="_blank">Healthy.Happy.Life.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://rawveganpower.com/recipes/top-25-raw-vegan-dressing-recipes/" target="_blank">Raw Vegan Power</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.choosingraw.com/recipes/dressings-and-sauces/" target="_blank">Choosing Raw</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.healthygirlskitchen.com/2011/09/big-list-of-no-oil-salad-dressings.html" target="_blank">Healthy Girl's Kitchen</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Forks-Over-Knives-Plant-Based-Health/dp/1615190457/ref=tmm_pap_title_0" target="_blank">Forks Over Knives</a> book has great dressings</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here's a super easy salad recipe for you:</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3-4 cups cooked quinoa (I used red, but any will do)</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1/2 avocado</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1/2 cucumber, chopped</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 small tomatoes, chopped</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 ribs celery, chopped</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Juice from 1 lemon (or to taste)</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Salt/Pepper to taste</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Mix quinoa with vegetables. Add avocado and lemon juice and stir it in well, so the avocado is mashed up. Add salt/pepper. Top with parsley, if using. </span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Now go make an amazing salad!! What do you love to put in YOUR salads??</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Eat smart,</span></div>
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Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912320960118608950noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568433743086472636.post-35539356567002416292014-10-18T13:40:00.000-05:002014-10-18T13:40:14.629-05:00I got a pressure cooker!We got a <b>pressure cooker</b>!! An awesome anniversary gift :) LOOK:<br />
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It's the <a href="http://instantpot.com/" target="_blank">InstantPot</a> Duo60 (6 Qt). It can pressure cook, slow cook, saute, steam vegetables, cook beans, cook oatmeal, rice, etc...almost anything, including making YOGURT!!!. Such a cool tool. </div>
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(Cooked up butternut squash)</div>
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(Cooking potatoes is so easy and quick!)</div>
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(YES, I made yogurt in the IP!)</div>
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(9 minutes at pressure and this HUGE spaghetti squash was done!)</div>
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(Greens, with broccoli and carrots underneath, steamed perfectly)</div>
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(Braised sweet and sour red cabbage)</div>
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(Cider braised green cabbage with caraway seeds)</div>
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For those of you on Facebook, there's an <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/160489884083690/" target="_blank">awesome group</a> there, just for vegan cooking in the InstantPot! The Veggie Queen, Jill Nussinow, is even in the group! Here's a link to her awesome pressure cookbook: "<a href="http://theveggiequeen.com/products-page/books-dvds/the-new-fast-food-the-veggie-queen-pressure-cooks/" target="_blank">The New Fast Food</a>". I bought it directly from her, since it takes a few weeks via Amazon. She sent it out very quickly! </div>
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Here's the recipe for the delicious <a href="http://makerealfood.com/2014/06/17/homemade-vegan-yogurt-super-easy-method/" target="_blank">soy yogurt</a> (I used WestSoy brand unsweetened plain soymilk). She's got a great video on there too, for step by step instructions. The last time I made it, I left it in there for 12 hours. Excellent! (It's also great on top of steamed potatoes with green onions and parsley!)</div>
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Last week we were able to spend the day on Boston's Northshore. This area runs along the coastline and includes Salem, Gloucester, Rockport, etc. I think we tried to cram too much into one day. Nonetheless, it was beautiful and we'd love to go back (maybe for an entire weekend next time)!<br />
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Beautiful place and not overly crowded on a Sunday morning. Before we went I did my research on vegan restaurants. I found one that is not entirely vegan, but it was some of the best food I've ever had!<br />
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<a href="http://www.lifealive.com/index.html" target="_blank">LIFE ALIVE!</a><br />
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The inside was so colorful! We went on the early side, so there weren't too many people in there yet. I ordered the Goddess demi-bowl (after I ate it, I wished I'd gotten the larger bowl):<br />
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I got the sprouted legumes instead of tofu. Awesome ginger sauce covering carrots, beets, broccoli, kale, and brown rice. It was the most amazing food ever!! I could eat that dish everyday. Now I must try to replicate it. Hmmm.....<br />
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S ordered the Warrior Salad, also delicious:<br />
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...topped with hummus and tofu!<br />
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I also ordered the Jive Alive juice, which was very ginger-heavy. Good, but it was burning my throat a bit.<br />
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The place is maybe 95% vegan. They have a few items that are not....not sure why. Doesn't matter to me....I WILL BE BACK!<br />
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If you're interested, they also have beer on tap and kombucha.<br />
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After Salem, we continued on to <a href="http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/northeast-ma/halibut-point-reservation.html" target="_blank">Halibut Point</a>:<br />
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Then to <a href="http://www.rockportusa.com/" target="_blank">Rockport</a> (which was outrageously packed with tourists):<br />
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And lastly, <a href="http://www.gloucesterma.com/" target="_blank">Gloucester</a>!<br />
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I had the urge to see the ocean......and so we did!<br />
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Have you been to the Northshore? What's your favorite part?<br />
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T.Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912320960118608950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568433743086472636.post-34801015897921908212014-08-08T09:24:00.000-05:002014-08-08T09:24:20.961-05:00Matcha Green Tea LatteIn yesterday's post, I said I wanted to try a green tea latte. So.....here it is!
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When I first tasted it, it was a bit grainy. You should wait a minute for things to settle at the bottom of the cup before drinking. After the 1st minute, no more graininess! I didn't add sweetener, but I might try it next time for a dessert-like drink.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">See <a href="http://eatingkale.blogspot.com/2014/08/organic-matcha-green-tea-powder-giveaway.html" target="_blank">yesterday's post</a> if you want to enter to win this matcha powder!</span></div>
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Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912320960118608950noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568433743086472636.post-13915151726073318052014-08-07T20:08:00.003-05:002014-09-08T11:44:25.579-05:00Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder Giveaway[GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED}I haven't had a giveaway in a while.....I also haven't been posting as much since we've moved to the North East. I DO update my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EatingKale" target="_blank">facebook page</a> though, if you'd like to keep up with me there. I will try to do more posting on the blog. You can help by reminding me on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EatingKale" target="_blank">facebook page</a>!!<br />
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<b>It is very high in antioxidants (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epigallocatechin_gallate" target="_blank">EGCG</a>).</b></div>
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<b>It contains <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theanine" target="_blank">L-Theanine</a> which induces relaxation without drowsiness.</b></div>
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<b>And it tastes great!</b></div>
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I recently got a bag of <u><a href="http://kissmeorganics.com/" target="_blank">matcha powder</a></u>, so I decided to try it in a few recipes. </div>
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A nice color.....not ultra bright, but not nearly as dull as it looks in this picture either. (ok, I need to start taking pictures with my real camera again)</div>
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<b>So first I made these <a href="http://thehealthyfamilyandhome.com/matcha-green-tea-chocolate-chip-brownies/" target="_blank">Matcha Green Tea Chocolate Chip Brownies</a>:</b></div>
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They were absolutely delicious....a really nice, strong green tea flavor. Unfortunately, they were pretty gooey and had to be refrigerated for quite a while before I could get squares out of them. If you love green tea, I highly recommend making these with the <a href="http://kissmeorganics.com/" target="_blank">matcha powder</a>!</div>
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You can see the "mashed banana" in it. That's ok, it tastes delicious. The green tea flavor isn't as strong in these, but still there. And it's quite tasty. Nice with a cup of coffee. (you can get double the caffeine!) It took a while to bake (about 35 minutes), but very worth it. I'll make this again, perhaps with a little extra <a href="http://kissmeorganics.com/" target="_blank">matcha powder</a> added and pureeing the banana first. </div>
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I've never had or used matcha powder before, so this was a first for me. I've always liked green tea. It's great to know that it (matcha) won't give you the caffeine jitters, like coffee!</div>
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Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912320960118608950noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568433743086472636.post-26289087286578604332014-07-27T10:44:00.001-05:002014-07-27T10:48:39.956-05:00Summer GardenI thought I'd share some pictures of my garden so far this summer. I've been growing chard, lettuce, kale, mizuna, tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, hot peppers, alpine strawberries, tomatillos, radishes, carrots, beets, peas, garlic, onions, oregano, and basil. (along with a couple of mystery squash type plants that grew from semi-composted seeds)<br />
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<b>The first ever <a href="http://www.valleyveg.org/vegfest/" target="_blank">Valley Vegfest</a> was held last weekend in Northampton, MA.</b> It was small, but nice. I'm used to much bigger events, but I'm sure in time this will become much bigger.</div>
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Admission was free but there was a donation box. It was held in what looked like the cafeteria of a middle school. Not a huge place. We got there on the later side so we missed most of the speakers. </div>
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The few free samples they had were excellent. A company I didn't know about, <span class="s1"><a href="http://nuttinordinary.com/" target="_blank">Nuttin Ordinary</a>,</span> had delicious raw, vegan nut cheeses. They were from New Hampshire! There were kale chips to sample and some cool stuff from a local pickling company: <a href="http://www.realpickles.com/" target="_blank">Real Pickles</a>.</div>
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Some of my favorite restaurants were there: <a href="http://cafe-evolution.com/"><span class="s1">Cafe Evolution </span></a>and <a href="http://www.christinesbeansprout.com/"><span class="s1">Christine's Bean Sprout</span></a>. Purchased my favorite cupcakes but didn't see any "real food". I think Cafe Evolution may have had some earlier in the day but we got there too late.</div>
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It was a nice first ever vegfest out here and I look forward to a bigger one next year!</div>
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It was huge. I mean, almost too crowded. We got there just after 11 am, when it started, and there was a huge line out the door all the way down the block. That's a bit much. Lots and lots of vendors, activists, animal sanctuaries, etc. We were starving when we got there, so we got some lunch at one of the vendors right in the front: <a href="http://www.lovinghut.us/" target="_blank">Loving Hut</a>. Tasty stuff. We continued on down each aisle....by the time we were ready to leave, it was pretty tough walking....squeezing between all the people. It was so crowded, I couldn't even see what some of the tables were selling/advertising! </div>
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We got to taste some pretty good stuff: <a href="http://www.treelinecheese.com/" target="_blank">Treeline</a> nut cheeses, <a href="http://www.latejuly.com/" target="_blank">Late July</a> and <a href="http://gowaybetter.com/" target="_blank">Way Better</a> chips, <a href="http://eatwellembracelife.com/" target="_blank">Eat Well Embrace Life</a> hummus, <a href="http://www.uptonsnaturals.com/" target="_blank">Upton's Naturals</a>, some kettle corn, vegan <a href="http://www.shakeology.com/shake-flavors#chocolate-vegan" target="_blank">Shakeology</a>, and <a href="http://www.poshagreen.com/" target="_blank">Posha Green</a> post workout smoothies. </div>
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....and yes, I purchased one from each (a chocolate donut, brownie, and raspberry filled cake)!</div>
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And guess who I saw??? <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Robert-Cheeke/70090235446" target="_blank">Robert Cheeke</a>!! I was too chik'n to ask for a photo with him :(</div>
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My baked good and cheese stash that I purchased at Vegfest:</div>
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(Treeline Nut cheese: scallion and garlic soft cheese)</div>
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We had a good time at both Vegfests! Hopefully we'll go again next year! </div>
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Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912320960118608950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568433743086472636.post-22400822376627162522014-01-22T11:26:00.000-06:002014-01-22T11:26:47.256-06:00Restaurant Review: Superfresh Organic CafeThere's a new vegan restaurant in town.....well, not in my town, but close enough.....called <a href="http://superfreshcafe.com/" target="_blank">Superfresh Organic Cafe</a>. To be honest, they're not exactly new, but they were much smaller and in a different location before. So I'm going to pretend it's completely new! It is 100% vegan, though they do use some honey.<br />
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It has very nice decor inside.....albeit not a huge place. Tall ceilings, wood floors, nice calming colors. They didn't have a sign outside, so it's not obvious that it's there. I did see a hanger for a sign, so perhaps the sign is coming shortly! It's in a great location, right in downtown Brattleboro, VT, near the river, and next to the Food Co-Op. There's a wonderful view of the big brook out the back windows. It's not a huge place and it only has 2 tables that seat more than 2 people, so plan accordingly.<br />
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We walked in and ordered at the counter. They had a limited menu for opening day, but online they've got a pretty extensive menu! To me, it looks like this place is about 80% raw. But they do have some cooked grains, beans, soups, etc. It looks like a super small kitchen there, but I think they've prepared some of the foods (nut cheeses, sauces, etc.) ahead of time, so there's not much to "cook".<br />
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I ordered a Green Goddess juice and it was awesome! Cucumber, celery, apple, kale, lemon, and ginger:<br />
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Then I got the raw pesto pizza made with a dehydrated crust, pesto, cashew cheeze, greens, tomato, fresh herbs, and brazil-nut parm:<br />
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S ordered a basic wrap in a brown rice tortilla, with a chipotle dipping sauce that was excellent:<br />
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My dad ordered the Butternut Squash Bisque, along with a bowl of brown rice, black beans, and veggies, also quite tasty:<br />
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So as you can see, it was all delicious. It's not cheap, but most raw places are not cheap. There were a few desserts on the counter, but I opted out this time. I'm waiting for some vegan and gluten free cupcakes!!<br />
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If you live anywhere near Brattleboro, VT, this is definitely worth the trip! I'll be going back, even though I live an hour from there (a great place to meet up with my parents!)<br />
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They also have a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/superfreshorganiccafe" target="_blank">facebook page</a>!<br />
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The other day I was at Whole Foods and I bought their Tomato Basil Soup (in a container) and then I thought...."Hmmm, I could really add to this!" And I did. </div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">serves 3-4</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 container (24 oz) of Whole Foods Roasted Tomato Basil soup (or other roasted tomato soup)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">In a medium soup pot, add about 1/4 cup water, along with the celery, onions, and carrots. Cook on medium until onion is almost translucent, about 5-8 minutes. While that's cooking, cook the pasta al dente (it will cook a little more in the soup). Drain. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Add the soup, pureed tomatoes, kale, pasta, and beans to the pot. Bring to boil, and then cook on medium (covered) for about 6-8 minutes until completely heated through. Add seasoning to taste. </span></div>
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Enjoy! We both thought this was an excellent soup! I will definitely make it again. </div>
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And with winter coming, this is a great addition to your recipe box! What's your favorite winter soup?</div>
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(Fall in Easthampton, MA)</div>
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We've been in Western Massachusetts for almost 1 1/2 years now. (wow, has it been that long?) We love it here....lots of delicious vegan food to be found, great local breweries, Fall colors, friendly people, and little traffic.<br />
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Recently, we started teaching at the Williston Northampton school in Easthampton, MA and we discovered a cute little place right in town. We drove by it every time we went there, so we finally stopped in to try it. It's called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/beansproutjuicebar" target="_blank">Christine's Bean Sprout Juice Bar and Cafe.</a> The first time I went in, I was by myself and picked up a delicious juice: the Green Monsta!<br />
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Next time, I brought S with me. On the specials board they had the "Ecstatic Vegan", which is brown rice and sauteed greens, topped with grilled marinated tofu and housemade peanut sauce. It was absolutely amazing!! I thought they could have added some other vegetables like broccoli and carrots or something, but it was great as it was. S had the Green Goddess Salad and that was really delicious too.<br />
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I think we've been there 2 more times since. I've gotten the exact same thing each time. I noticed that each subsequent time we went in, the amount of greens were fewer (though they added a little red cabbage). Last time, though still good, there weren't too many greens and there wasn't even a teaspoon of sauce on top of the whole thing. Now, I probably could have asked for more sauce and I bet they would have given it to me, so maybe it was my fault. The owners are super nice so I'm sure that would not have been a problem. On the other hand, I hope they pile on the greens again and add a bit more sauce for next time! Still delicious though :)<br />
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They had a new special last time and S got the Fake Philee Sandwich (which we split). It was very tasty. All vegan. There wasn't too much filling in the sandwich (seitan, onions, peppers, cheese sauce), but it was quite tasty! The side of coleslaw was good too (no mayo, yay!).<br />
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They do specify what is Gluten Free and/or Vegan on the Specials board and on their menu. I think that's great! Some items, like the Fake Philee can be made vegan upon request. I still have yet to try one of the soups.<br />
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They seem to have a lot of baked goods behind the counter. Unfortunately, I don't think they are vegan, but they do specify that they are Gluten Free.<br />
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I'm glad to see that there are many people coming in and out of there. It's a relatively new business and the restaurant business is a risky one. I hope it's here to stay! We're definitely going to keep going for lunches every so often. Haven't tried their coffee yet...perhaps that's next.<br />
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Visit their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/beansproutjuicebar" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>, as their home website seems to be empty still. You can see their regular menu there and they post their specials as well.<br />
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I give this place a 4 out of 5 stars....if you are near Easthampton, it's definitely worth a visit.<br />
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Do you have any favorite eateries in New England?<br />
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Eat smart,<br />
T.Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912320960118608950noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568433743086472636.post-32547492301299435092013-06-04T14:40:00.000-05:002013-06-04T14:40:00.334-05:00My first real vegetable gardenSo I've planted my first REAL garden!! I did, however, cave and purchase a garden bed kit, which I put together easily. I used a sort of "lasagna" style gardening method. As you can see in the following pictures, I've layered the garden bed with wet newspaper, peat moss, old dead leaves, cow manure, and soil.<br />
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This is what I direct sowed from seed into my garden bed: carrots, kale, mizuna, spinach, and lettuce. Only 2 lettuce seedlings ever emerged and a bird ate most of one, so I don't have much in there. The mizuna is doing awesome, and so are the carrots. The kale is doing pretty well, I think. A lot of the lettuce seeds didn't germinate, because I think maybe I sowed them too deep. I've made new plantings of those and they've already emerged. </div>
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Then I bought some tomato plants (Jet Star, Green Zebra, San Marzano, and Celebrity), broccoli, and pepper plants and transplanted those into the garden bed. I also bought some green and yellow squashes, both are in pots (no room in my garden bed). </div>
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(Celebrity tomato and the chives my mom gave me)</div>
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(closeup of my kale!!)</div>
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(closeup of my mizuna)</div>
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(transplanted broccoli on left and transplanted peppers on right)</div>
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(my carrots, purple and orange ones)</div>
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(super closeup of my Russian Kale!)</div>
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So how does it look?? Hopefully the lettuce will really fill in the left side of the bed, in front of the tomatoes. I've been taking the bird netting off every other day to pick the weeds out, or should I say, the maple seedlings. Yes, the maple seeds have blown everywhere! They are all over my garden and they are sprouting like wildfire, especially with all the rain we've had. </div>
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Ok, now where's my harvest??? Hahahaha......I may pick off some of the Mizuna leaves soon, for some salads. I think our apple trees (Empire and Liberty) have some sort of Cedar Apple Rust disease.....raised yellow spots all over the leaves. The apples are growing really nicely...so hopefully they will be ok. Anyone know about apple trees?</div>
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Eat smart,</div>
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Now that we have our own home with a yard....I'd like to start a vegetable garden. I don't know what I'm doing, but I've gotten some tips from family members. I've previously grown a few things here and there, mostly in containers, due to living in apartments without much outdoor space.<br />
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I have to start from scratch....as in, digging up the whole thing! There's only grass outside, so it's going to be a lot of work. It's 70 degrees today, but technically the last frost won't be until at least May 15th, I think.<br />
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Here's what I'd like to plant:<br />
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Tomatoes<br />
Sweet Peppers<br />
Lettuce<br />
Arugula<br />
Chard<br />
Carrots<br />
Kale<br />
Broccoli<br />
...maybe Zucchini.<br />
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Is this too much for a beginner? I gave up the idea of raised beds, because it's expensive and I'd also need to have soil/dirt delivered. I read that a 10' x 16' garden is good for a beginner. Seems a bit large to me. I was outside measuring today and it looked like maybe a 9' x 9' or 9' x 12' might be good. I was calculating a single row at 1 1/2', then a path at 1 1/2', a double row (3'), then another path (1 1/2') and finally a single row (1 1/2'). I'd like to put chicken wire around the whole thing.<br />
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Flood me with your suggestions PLEASE!! I'm such a beginner.<br />
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Oh, and here are the tools I have so far:<br />
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Large shovel<br />
Small shovel<br />
Pitchfork<br />
Pruning Shears<br />
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So I think I need a hand tiller and a hoe perhaps? How do I start? Dig up the grass with a pitchfork? HELP!<br />
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PS-we have clay soil.<br />
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Eat smart,<br />
T.Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912320960118608950noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568433743086472636.post-50115924495219710132013-03-20T11:04:00.000-05:002013-03-20T11:04:48.649-05:00Quick Vegan MealsSometimes we all wish we had food already prepared and ready to go, because we're just too tired or busy to create an entire meal from scratch, right?<br />
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I've put together a few meals that are fairly quick to create. Some require a sauce or dressing that you've previously made (I'll tell you which are my favorites).<br />
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<b><span style="color: #660000;">BBQ Tempeh with Greens</span></b><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;">1 package of tempeh (I use Trader Joe's)</span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;">2 or 3 bags of frozen greens (spinach, swiss chard, kale, etc.)</span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;">1 tbsp vegan butter (optional)</span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;">BBQ sauce of your choice</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;">Cut the tempeh cross-wise, to make 4 pieces. Then take each of those pieces and slice them down the middle to make them half the thickness. Now you have 8 fairly thin pieces of tempeh. Put them in a bowl with the bbq sauce and mix it around until every piece is covered. Now lay them down on a pan with aluminum foil. Bake in a toaster oven (or regular oven) at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Then flip them and bake for another 10 minutes. </span><br />
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<b><span style="color: purple;">Cheezy Potatoes with broccoli and tomatoes</span></b><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">4 medium sized potatoes</span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">1 cup vegan queso sauce (I love <a href="http://pickyvegan.com/quick_queso/" target="_blank">Happy Herbivore's</a>...with some chunky salsa added in) </span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">1 cup broccoli florets (you can use the pre-bagged kind to save time)</span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">1 large tomato, cut into smallish pieces (not too small!)</span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">~1/2 cup nondairy milk</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Steam the potatoes. Sometimes I put them in a paper bag in the microwave (pierce them all over first!) for 10+ minutes. Sometimes I use a steamer bag specifically for the microwave (I cut them into smaller pieces first). While those are steaming, put the sauce in a small pot and add the broccoli and tomatoes. Heat on medium and stir periodically. Add the milk to your liking (thicker or thinner sauce). Maybe you want to use a little more cheezy sauce instead of milk? Make sure the broccoli is covered by the sauce, so it can cook. Once your potatoes are done, the sauce should be too. The broccoli will be al dente, but that's healthy! Divide the potatoes, cut them up, top with the sauce and enjoy!</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #274e13;">Veggie Sandwich</span></b><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Bread of your choice (bagel, sprouted grain bread, etc.)</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">1/2 cup <a href="http://eatingkale.blogspot.com/2013/01/sprouted-lentil-hummus.html" target="_blank">hummus</a> (you can make the hummus without the lentils.....the roasted red peppers are a must!)</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">a handful of sprouted lentils </span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">a handful of sprouted alfalfa/clover,etc</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">a handful of arugula</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">1/4 avocado</span><br />
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<a href="http://eatingkale.blogspot.com/2012/08/superpower-kale-salad.html" target="_blank">SuperPower Kale Salad</a><br />
<a href="http://eatingkale.blogspot.com/2012/10/two-easy-sandwiches.html" target="_blank">More Easy Sandwiches</a><br />
This <a href="http://tanyascooking.blogspot.com/2011/07/awesome-summer-foods.html" target="_blank">Lemony Spinach Pesto</a> on some pasta<br />
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Big batch of hummus (I cook a whole bag of chickpeas and turn it into hummus!)<br />
Batch of queso sauce (I usually double HH's recipe...and it helps to make it with a thicker milk)<br />
Constant supply of sprouts (any kind)<br />
Frozen greens<br />
Tempeh<br />
Salad vegetables (even if it's in bags, though it won't last as long if it's already cut)<br />
Salad dressing of your choice (I love making recipes from the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Forks-Over-Knives-Plant-Based-Health/dp/1615190457/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363794997&sr=1-2&keywords=forks+over+knives" target="_blank">Forks over Knives book</a>, but <a href="http://eatingkale.blogspot.com/2013/01/avocado-dressing.html" target="_blank">this one</a> is awesome too!)<br />
Avocados (always have one outside of the fridge, ripening)<br />
Organic potatoes<br />
Millet (it's pretty quick to make)<br />
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What are your favorite quick and easy meals?<br />
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T.Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912320960118608950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568433743086472636.post-1742583730742078982013-03-01T10:50:00.000-06:002013-03-01T10:50:01.411-06:00CookbooksOh how I love cookbooks! I think I'm an addict. I love sitting at the dining room table with a cup of coffee, flipping through the pages. I tried getting a cookbook on Kindle once (Happy Herbivore's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Happy-Herbivore-Cookbook-Delicious/dp/1935618121/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362153734&sr=8-1&keywords=happy+herbivore" target="_blank">first cookbook</a>), but it just wasn't the same. No offense to Lindsay...her book was great....but I'd rather have a real physical book. So I got her <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Happy-Herbivore-Quick---Easy/dp/1936661381/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1362153734&sr=8-2&keywords=happy+herbivore" target="_blank">second book</a> as a real book! Haven't gotten her third book yet, but I'm sure I will.<br />
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Anyway, that's the only cookbook I ever got on Kindle. Not the same. From now on it's physical cookbooks for me. What are your thoughts on that? Of course the next question is, where will they all fit? If our house lacks anything, it's storage room. But, maybe down the road we'll get a bookcase for the living room, to fit all my awesome vegan cookbooks. We've got some small cubicles for all my archives of <a href="http://vegnews.com/" target="_blank">VegNews</a> and <a href="http://www.vegetariantimes.com/" target="_blank">VegetarianTimes</a> magazines, and a couple of small square crates for cookbooks. Not sure that's totally ideal, but it works for right now.<br />
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If you want to see what awesome new vegan cookbooks are coming out, check out <a href="http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=5505&catId=2" target="_blank">this article</a>. My top 3 picks from that list:<br />
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<i>Isa Does It</i><br />
<i>One Dish Vegan</i><br />
<i>Whole Grain Vegan Baking</i> or <i>Great Gluten-Free Vegan Eats from Around the World</i><br />
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Which ones are on your shopping list?<br />
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*I tried to upload photos from my phone for this post, but it's not working at the moment. Ugh.<br />
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Eat smart,<br />
T.Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912320960118608950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568433743086472636.post-74121154220906673942013-02-04T14:39:00.000-06:002013-02-04T14:39:18.531-06:00Einkorn Wheat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's the new wheat....errrr.....rather, the old wheat! But it's coming back into "style." It seems our current wheat has been drastically modified from its original version. You can read more about it <a href="http://davidkirkpatrick.net/tag/einkorn-wheat/" target="_blank">here</a>. I am currently reading <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wheat-Belly-Lose-Weight-Health/dp/1609611543/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1360008917&sr=1-1&keywords=wheat+belly" target="_blank">Wheat Belly</a></i> by Dr. William Davis. It's pretty eye-opening. In it, he mentions Eli Rogosa from <a href="http://growseed.org/" target="_blank">growseed.org</a>. So I looked over the website and decided to email her. The farm is in Western Massachusetts, so I'm not too far! I will likely visit sometime in the summer (and purchase more Einkorn). I got some of her Einkorn wheat in the mail. Here's what it looks like:</div>
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I wasn't sure what I would use it for, but I decided to start with a pizza since that doesn't need to rise a ton. I used it in my <a href="http://tanyascooking.blogspot.com/2009/11/pizza-pizza.html" target="_blank">pizza recipe</a>. As it turns out, I probably should have done a bit more research. As the machine was kneading the dough, it looked super sticky. I thought that was the end, and I wasn't sure how I'd fix it. I ended up adding maybe another 1/2 cup to 1 cup of the wheat during the kneading process. I think with this wheat, you have to use a lot less liquid, or a lot more wheat. I will adjust properly next time. This is what it first looked like:</div>
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I formed it into the usual two balls for two pizzas. Usually I don't let it rise again, but here I did, because I don't think this kind of wheat rises quite as much as today's wheat (less gluten!):</div>
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I rolled it out, but I couldn't roll it too thinly, as it was just breaking apart. So I made a slightly smaller pizza and put it onto the pan, and then tried to stretch it out more with my hands (directly on the pan). That seemed to work. Though during the baking process, some of it cracked open a bit and sauce fell through and made the dough stick to the pan quite a bit. I don't use oil, but if you spray the pan first, it probably won't stick at all. I may have to, for this particular wheat. But it turned out great...very tasty! With some adjustments, I will definitely make pizza again with it. Next try...a loaf of bread.</div>
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You can purchase Einkorn and other ancient wheats (bread and pasta too) from Eli at <a href="http://growseed.org/einkorn.html" target="_blank">http://growseed.org/einkorn.html</a>. I believe you can also purchase seeds if you'd like to grow your own! I also would love to try her sourdough bread :)</div>
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<b><span style="color: #0c343d;">Have you tried Einkorn wheat or any other ancient wheats?</span></b></div>
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Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912320960118608950noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568433743086472636.post-81872417620105157922013-01-26T13:03:00.001-06:002013-11-07T07:52:56.026-06:00Restaurant Review: 3 Brothers Pizza<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yes, that's the door of <a href="http://www.3brotherspizzacafe.com/index.html" target="_blank">3 Brothers Pizza</a>!</div>
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(you can see their whole vegan menu on their site)</div>
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Unfortunately, we had to drive to Long Island last week. Don't get me started about the toll for the George Washington Bridge ($13!!!!). Plus the Throg's Neck...both ways....sheesh.</div>
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Anyway, I did some research to see what kind of vegan food was nearby and I found this place in Rockville Centre, NY (near Baldwin). They have a whole vegan menu! Tons of appetizers, entrees, pasta dishes, and pizza. Wow! We got there right when it opened, so they weren't completely ready yet (chairs still on the tables, etc.). It was nice inside and the waitress was very pleasant. I immediately ordered a soy cappuccino. So good!</div>
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I was torn because I originally wanted pizza. But.....I make pizza at home and the only difference here was the Daiya cheese. So we all went for non-pizza dishes. But, since I'd probably never be there again and love trying vegan places, we ordered appetizers:</div>
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<u>Mozzarella sticks</u> (made with Daiya) I LOVED these:</div>
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<u>Oyster Mushroom Calamari</u> (not really my thing, but they liked them):<br />
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<u>Buffalo Soy Drumsticks</u> (not my thing either, but they were ok):<br />
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<u>Tofu Crab Cakes</u> (SO DELICIOUS!!):<br />
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<u>Penne alla Vodka</u> (pretty darn good):</div>
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<u>Marsala</u> They didn't have the spinach (can't remember if it was seitan or tofu...didn't try it):<br />
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<u>Tempeh Parmesan</u> (very good, even though you can't really see the tempeh under the Daiya):<br />
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<u>Seitan Cacciatore </u> They were out of polenta (not my thing...capers, ick...S loved it!):<br />
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Overall, I'm really glad we went. We had a good time with friends, spent a couple of hours there....eating, drinking.....p.s. S had some vegan wine (I think it's actually called "The Vegan Wine"). </div>
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If I were in the area (which to be honest, I hope I'm not)...I'll definitely stop in there again! Mozzarella sticks please!! </div>
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For pasta dishes, you have the option of getting whole wheat or gluten free, for a small extra fee. And I believe you can do the same for the pizzas. They have vegan cheese options too: Daiya or Teese!</div>
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Thank you, 3 Brothers Pizza, for a great afternoon! (I think it has new owners now....the vegan brother has moved on...hopefully they keep the vegan menu)</div>
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You can find them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/3-Brothers-Pizza-Cafe/121955104657182" target="_blank">Facebook</a> too. Do follow them there, as they give out discounts from time to time...we used it to our advantage :)</div>
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I love lentil sprouts. I recently ordered the <a href="http://sproutpeople.org/seeds/peasant.html" target="_blank">Peasant Mix</a> from <a href="http://sproutpeople.org/" target="_blank">SproutPeople</a> (as well as the Moo Mix and I think the French Garden Mix). I have their small sprouter as well, which I love. But in this green multiple tray sprouter, I went for the mixed lentils this time. They are awesome, however I probably made too much at once. I'm not sure how long they last in the fridge.....anyone? </div>
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I usually just sprout the regular ol' cheap lentils you get in a bag at the grocery store. Those are good too! You should try those first, if you've never done lentil sprouts before. Then you can go fancy :)</div>
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I had so many sprouts, I needed to use them in something besides just adding them to my salads. So...I added them into my hummus and it's delicious!</div>
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<b><span style="color: purple;">Sprouted Lentil Hummus:</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: purple;">Blend all together in a food processor until the lentils are mostly broken down. Add more lemon juice if you'd like!</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #274e13;">AVOCADO</span>!!! It's a good fat!</b></div>
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Are you bored with your salads? I admit that sometimes I just don't want a salad.....same thing every time. But it doesn't have to be. These days I eat a salad for lunch almost everyday. Here are a few awesome ingredient ideas for your salads:</div>
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Replace your lettuce with arugula, kale, spinach, or a nice red leaf lettuce.</div>
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Add raw beets or roasted red peppers for sweetness and color.</div>
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Add avocado!</div>
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Orange/tangerine/grapefruit wedges? (not my thing, but a lot of people like it)</div>
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Beans....garbanzo (chickpeas), black beans, lima beans.</div>
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Corn, tomatoes, and black beans added make for a nice Mexican style salad!</div>
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Sprinkle hemp seeds or raw sunflower seeds on top.</div>
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Sprouts....go crazy! Lentil sprouts, broccoli sprouts, clover sprouts...or just plain alfalfa.</div>
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and of course.....chopped broccoli, celery, and cucumbers :)</div>
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Salad doesn't need to be plain. And to top it off, try a fresh new dressing! Some of my favorites are in the original <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Forks-Over-Knives-Plant-Based-Health/dp/1615190457" target="_blank">Forks Over Knives book</a>. My favorite is the OJ Hummus dressing.</div>
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Or just top your salad with hummus....or guacamole! Delicious and good for you.</div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Scoop out the avocado and put it in a blender or food processor. Add juice from 1/2 the lemon (to start) and the seasoning. Blend. Add the rest of the lemon juice if you want it more lemony. Add a little water at a time until you get your desired consistency. I like mine on the thick, yet pourable side. </span><br />
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<b>GINGER!!! So good and good for you!</b></div>
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I hadn't baked anything in a while, so I was flipping through some cookbooks looking for something good to make. I adapted this recipe from <a href="http://plantpoweredkitchen.com/" target="_blank">Dreena Burton</a>'s <i>Gingery Cookies</i> (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Let-Them-Eat-Vegan-Plant-Powered/dp/0738215619" target="_blank">Let Them Eat Vegan</a>).</div>
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Everything's gone digital! Even magazine and newspaper subscriptions. I suppose it's much better for the environment, but I've gotta admit, I really love flipping through actual magazines and newspapers still....is that wrong?<br />
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Wow, it's been a while since I last posted.....hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving, though you've mostly moved on to the Winter Holidays by now. Hope you are enjoying those as well...<br />
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Here are just a few snapshots of my Thanksgiving dinner this year. I wimped out. I was going to make my own seitan roast again, but saw the new Gardein roast and thought I should try it....and since I always buy a Tofurky (because it's tradition), I had two store-bought roasts. I did make a nice colcannon (mashed potato/parsnip/turnip with cabbage & onion) with homemade cranberry sauce and my mom's awesome stuffing (veganized)!<br />
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The new <a href="http://www.gardein.com/index.php" target="_blank">Gardein</a> Holiday Roast:<br />
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Pumpkin pie made from a fresh <a href="http://eatingkale.blogspot.com/2012/10/pumpkin-crazy.html" target="_blank">Long Island Cheese Squash</a> that I cooked (though I admit the whole wheat vegan crust is store-bought):<br />
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Our desserts (yes, I made cranberry bread too...and our friend, Dave who visited from New Orleans, brought vegan cookies):<br />
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Here's the main plate:<br />
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And guess what else? I finally bought a kitchen compost keeper (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/RSVP-International-Endurance-Compost-1-5-gallon/dp/B0024K5T32/ref=pd_sim_hg_1" target="_blank">RSVP 1.5 Gal</a>).......and I love it! Now I don't have to waste space in the fridge, or take it out to the backyard compost everyday:<br />
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I have biobags that I use inside. I suppose I don't need them, but it's easier to just lift the bag out and throw the whole thing in the composter and then I don't really need to clean the bucket.<br />
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I don't usually make New Year's Resolutions, but this year I've got two. Since our basement renovation is finally complete....<br />
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.....I can finally resume my p90x workouts!!<br />
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And secondly, I need to get back to blogging. I also need to get back to reading other peoples' blogs....as in, I'm scared to open up Google Reader. I haven't read anything in months. I still somewhat keep up via Facebook.....but I've been a little MIA on Twitter as well. I'm coming back!!<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Coming up on the blog</span></b>:<br />
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Digital magazine downloads (and possibly free subscriptions to Veggie mags)<br />
Reviewing <a href="http://www.thevegg.com/" target="_blank">The Vegg</a> (a vegan egg yolk??)<br />
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Stay tuned!!<br />
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Eat smart,<br />
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Ok, so this post isn't food related, but I wanted to share some of the pretty foliage scenes from our neighborhood! I'm excited, since this is our first Fall in our new home here. And by the time this "storm" hits tonight/tomorrow, the wind will probably have blown all the leaves off entirely!<br />
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As we prepare for the impending storm, I thought I'd link again to my <a href="http://tanyascooking.blogspot.com/2011/08/hurricane-preparedness-101.html" target="_blank">storm prep</a> post. It seems it doesn't matter where we move, we always bring along the hurricanes. When we left New Orleans to live in Cincinnati for a year, we brought a hurricane....lost power for 5 days! And now we have moved to New England, here we go again. Sorry!! But anyway, good idea to be prepared, so get going.</div>
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Now on to the actual post. It's <b><span style="color: #4c1130;">ROOT</span></b> season! Yup, potatoes, onions, turnips, parsnips, you name it....</div>
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I roasted a big pan of roots, including parsnips, turnips, celeriac, kohlrabi, onions, and beets for color (since it was all white!). So good. Cut them up, spread them out on a baking sheet, sprinkle on some "Herbs of Provence" and some salt, bake at 400 degrees for about 45 minutes....done! (you might want to stir them a bit in the middle)<br />
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I love roasted root vegetables!! What's your favorite root? This was my first time with a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohlrabi" target="_blank">kohlrabi</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celeriac" target="_blank">celeriac</a>. Here's a picture of the dirty, half peeled celeriac:<br />
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Have you had celeriac before? It tastes like celery, but with a really weird texture.<br />
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Both of the above soup recipes are from Devra Gartenstein's "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Local-Bounty-Vegan-Seasonal-Recipes/dp/1570672199/ref=tmm_pap_title_0" target="_blank">Local Bounty: Seasonal Vegan Recipes</a>". It's an excellent book with recipes by season. Both of these soups were so delicious!!</div>
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I think this is the 3rd time I've done Lindsay's <a href="http://runningwithtongs.com/2012/08/14/fourth-annual-vegan-care-package-swap/" target="_blank">Vegan Care Package Swap</a>! It's such a cool idea and you get to "meet" people across the country who share the same interest in vegan food as you.</div>
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This year, my partner was <a href="http://www.windycityvegan.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Monika</a> in North Carolina! And since I had just moved from New Orleans to New England, I was unsure if I'd be able to find really cool stuff to send (especially since she specified she liked spicy food....argh.....New Orleans would have been the best place for that!!). I usually like to include a souvenir or two of where I live, but that proved to be more difficult here, as it's not quite as "touristy" as New Orleans, lol. Oh well, hope I did ok.</div>
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And she included really great coffee too! And the "Celebrate Vegan" cookbook.....the recipes look great. I've already bookmarked a ton. And one cannot have too many vegan cookbooks :)</div>
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Thank you, Monika, for this amazing package!! I love it all....and I'm definitely going to keep doing this yearly care package swap. </div>
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Have any of you done this <a href="http://runningwithtongs.com/2012/08/14/fourth-annual-vegan-care-package-swap/" target="_blank">care package swap</a>? (Feel free to link to your goodies in the comments below, if you did Lindsay's care package swap) If not, you should definitely try it next year. </div>
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