If you’ve ever had lox with mustard and capers you know just how good life can be. Salty salmon, sliced thinly on flatbread, crackers or bagels is a delicious start to any day. Gravlax is perhaps the closest you’ll get to a romp with a luscious mermaid. This is a recipe worth trying; come, give … Continue reading
Yesterday, I made my quarterly trip to Raw Vegan Source in Redmond, WA. Susan Park and Tom Armstrong have a wonderful store with hundreds of raw and vegan products. I go regularly to restock my cupboard with raw, unpasteurized nuts and seeds. Yesterday, I purchased three pounds of almonds and walnuts. As nuts are best … Continue reading
I love a nice quickie, a little afternoon delight if you will. Summer’s approaching, whether it’s the weather outside or the temperature of the sheets, this sorbet recipe will cool you down in no time. Even more, this is an all-fruit recipe with no added sugars. It is definitely worth licking the spoon. Preparation Prep … Continue reading
Vegans and those who prefer a more vegetable based diet often are labeled as eating food that: Tastes like cardboard Is flavorless Is too difficult to make Contains hard to find ingredients Hogwash, I say! Vegan food tastes good and so do vegans for that matter. So for those of you who are still considering … Continue reading
I’ve long held to the belief that food is medicine. The black radish is a highly medicinal food. Radishes in general have been attributed to fighting certain kinds of cancer. The black radish is also noted for its assistance in maintaining liver, gallbladder and even lung health. As such, it’s a great cleansing food. Loaded … Continue reading
What a jam-packed weekend! Friday and Saturday were spent cavorting and celebrating music, dance and food at the Northwest Folklife Festival. What a hoot! If you’re anywhere near the Seattle area, I highly recommend you mark your calendar for next year. If you’re a musician or dancer, juggler, face painter, artist, wacky eccentric or everyone … Continue reading
Yesterday was one of those days. You now the kind of day where you’d wished you had just stayed in bed. It started with some unsettling personal news and then everywhere I turned, social media kept sharing images and articles of starvation, suicides, violations of women, radiation sickness, and the impending doom of humanity. One … Continue reading
After almost a week of repairing my body and drinking mostly smoothies made of rice or hemp protein powder, almond milk and bananas, I am ready to eat solid foods again. Anytime your body detoxes (deliberately or otherwise) it is important to gradually work back into regular eating. Being gentle and mindful of your body’s … Continue reading
Berries and cream is a sure sign that the weather is warmer and spring is in the air. But how does one make a mousse without dairy? It is easier thank you think. Employing some of the same techniques for whipped chocolate frosting, we’ll make fresh strawberry mousse. This recipe can be made with … Continue reading
A few weeks ago I had a lovely lunch at Monsoon, a local restaurant specializing in Vietnamese cuisine. Everything was delicious. When it came to dessert there was little on the menu that my companion and I could eat as one or both of us prefer not to eat dairy or gluten. The best compromise … Continue reading
