After spending 4 nights out in the Ansel Adams/John Muir Wilderness on a family backpacking trip, we took the ferry back to Vermilion Valley Resort just in time for an amazing breakfast. While we were finishing up, the Chef (having learned … Continue reading
This summer, we’ve been experimenting with all sorts of dark greens, beyond the usual suspects like Kale, Swiss Chard, etc. Lamb Lettuce was recommended by someone at the local farmer’s market and they were pitching this as a super veggie. … Continue reading
Been meaning to post this for a while. This is a slightly modified version of the Lentil Salad recipe that appeared in NYTimes. The ingredients, at first glance, don’t appear to work well together, but I was genuinely surprised how … Continue reading
My wife and I saw this non-vegan leek soup recipe in Sunset Magazine and the original recipe called for Savoy cabbage, meatballs and heavy cream. A few tweaks later, we made this vegan till the very end and added meatballs … Continue reading
Okay, so you went out for a run on a cold, rainy day. Got your miles in and you are back home and looking for something warm, without any additives or added sugar? Homemade apple cider to the rescue! I … Continue reading
This roasted acorn squash recipe has just 5 ingredients, the oven does most of the work and pairs well with linguine or spaghetti. What’s not to like? Loaded in potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C and antioxidants the acorn squash is … Continue reading
Last year we were on a road trip to Santa Barbara and we didn’t get a chance to cook a Thanksgiving meal at home. This time, it a was an all day cookout with vegan stuffing, roasted vegetables (also vegan), turkey … Continue reading
I’ve never really cooked fennel before and when my wife ordered a bulb of fennel through Farmigo, decided to give this braised fennel recipe a go. Did you know that the Greeks used to call this “Marathon” as in the marathon that Pheidippides ran to deliver … Continue reading
We were invited for an italian-themed dinner this past Halloween weekend and I figured parsley potatoes was going to be a good vegan side dish to be served with the main meal. Quite filling, but terribly easy to make. Just need to … Continue reading
When I switched to an almost vegan diet a couple of years ago, I started experimenting with Almond, Soy and Hemp milk naively thinking that it was a good protein source. Lately though, I’ve switched to making almond milk at home … Continue reading