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I have a new love interest… and his name is MISO! Miso, as in Miso Soup; Miso Salad Dressing; Miso Marinade; Miso Sandwich Spread; Miso by the spoonful! Where have you been all my life miso? How did I manage to survive for 44 years without you? The Natural Gourmet Institute has its roots [...]
Pure Food and Wine is my hands down favorite restaurant in New York City! With all of the amazing restaurants that reside in this dynamic city, I still feel drawn to go back to Pure Food and Wine over and over again. Partly because I consider it “research” for my own culinary endeavors (I [...]
Brussels Sprouts are part of the cruciferous vegetable family and pack a big nutritional punch! These often overlooked cancer fighters are at the height of season right now just in time for the holiday spread; they are high in phytochemicals, essential vitamins and minerals and fiber. My favorite way to eat them has always been [...]
It’s officially soup weather! As soon as the days turn crisp and the kids get back to school, I start making soup. Soup is an easy weekday meal…it can be prepared ahead of time, stores well in the refrigerator and freezer and is popular with just about everyone in my family! I enjoy both raw [...]
Ina Garten is a local favorite celebrity chef who got her start right here in Easthampton with a small storefront several years ago. When I first discovered my love of cooking, hers were amongst my first cookbooks. I have since veered off in a different direction, towards vegetarian, vegan and raw foods cuisine, but there [...]
These cookies are so quick and easy to make and are absolutely delicious, especially right out of the dehydrator. They are so wholesome and good, you can even enjoy them for breakfast! 1 pint pureed strawberries (or blueberries) ½ cup shredded coconut, ground into a flour ¼ cup chia seeds, ground 1/3 cup maple syrup [...]
Since I began teaching raw foods classes and vegan cooking classes, I have brushing up on my own culinary skills by attending The Natural Gourmet Institute in Manhattan. The instruction there is fantastic and it is so refreshing to be surrounded by like-minded people who are conscious of the fact that you are what you [...]
Ingredients 1 cup cabbage, chopped ½ red onion, chopped 1 cup kale, chopped 1 cup spinach, chopped ½-3/4 cup cherry tomatoes 1-2 Tbsp Seaweed Gomasio 1/3 cup parsley, minced small handful pine nuts ¾ cup vegetable broth 2 Tbsp. Nama Shoya 1-2 Tbsp. Mirin Salt and pepper Cooking Instructions: Saute the onions, 3-4 minutes until [...]
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