The Farmers Market used to be where I shopped for apples. Seriously. I was not food curious so if I didn’t recognize it, I didn’t buy it. But, I had fallen in love with the honeycrisp apple and that’s the only way I knew how to get my hands on some. But the joke is that I would … Read More
White beans. Yep, I have tons of them in the pantry. My usual move is to warm them on the stove with a little garlic. It’s a simple strategy to add more plants to my plate and that is the goal. I always push myself to add more grains, legumes, fruits and veggies to every meal. Did you … Read More
Fast food did not magically disappear when I started leaning into plant-based nutrition. At first, it kind of faded into the background. I was learning about organic foods and superfoods. Cooking easy meals at home became the norm. That was all good until my first summer. Bouncing around with friends and family meant that a visit to a … Read More
Rice bowl, grain bowl, pasta bowl. You get the idea. Whenever I start planning a “bowl”, I have to decide what the foundation will be. I opened the fridge today and saw a huge pot of brown rice. I knew there was a rice bowl in my future. The Rice Bowl Supports a Plant-Based Lifestyle I grew up … Read More
Four plant-based and vegan restaurants to know in Brooklyn? Just four? Of course there so many to choose from. I’m outside but not really. It’s true. I am slowly making my way around NYC and feeling good about what I’m discovering. Save this post and share it with friends who might be visiting NYC. Go Plant-Based and Vegan … Read More
Trader Joe’s is not for the faint of heart. The 59th street location here in NYC was the Game of Thrones. It was crazy! There were hundreds of people racing around with and without shopping carts. I felt like I was on an Indy 500 race track except I was the only one not in a race car! … Read More
Mini peach cobblers are the perfect way to wrap up your Mother’s Day meal. They feel more personal to me. A full cobbler can be intimidating. What’s really cool about the mini versions is that they are perfect ‘to go” desserts. I also like the fact you can make a variety of cobblers like peach, apple and blueberry … Read More
Chocolate hummus? I know, I couldn’t believe it either. Straight out the gate, I wanted to know if chocolate hummus would taste funny. Traditional hummus is made with chickpeas, tahini (sesame), olive oil and lemon juice. None of those sound like a good idea for a chocolate hummus. So imagine my surprise when I dipped my spoon into … Read More