A blog with recipes and tips for sustainable eating and cooking
One of the challenges to transitioning to a plant-based diet is that some people do not feel satisfied after a vegetarian meal. Here is a dish that will satisfy a hungry appetite, as farro is filling and mushrooms provide a meaty flavor and substance in the absence of meat. […]
I enjoy learning about unusual ingredients that can transform recipes from bland to scrumptious. Sometimes it takes using the ingredient in a variety of recipes to get a feel for how to use it spontaneously. The first time I used rose harissa was a little over a year ago, and […]
Craving a healthy snack to get you through the afternoon? Or maybe just a light, healthy breakfast to get you started in the morning? This smoothie will fit the bill. I owe the idea of adding nutmeg and allspice to a smoothie to my son, who has spent many […]
I love moussaka, but it usually has ground meat in it. I wanted to see if I could capture the special flavors of moussaka in a vegetarian version. I took a recipe that I used to use, before I cut meat from my diet, and tweaked it a little, […]
This is a great recipe that is sure to please. It is also a quick and easy dinner (except for pressing the tofu, but you could skip this step if necessary; the tofu will just break apart more).Inspiration came from epicurious.com, which published a recipe for chicken shawarma that my […]
The recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report warning about the necessity of making rapid changes in order to prevent catastrophic effects of global climate change is sobering. It is also frustrating, as an individual, to lack control of many elements contributing to climate change. One thing we […]
I picked up some frozen langostino tails from Trader Joe’s, which are sourced from Chile and already cooked, because I thought they would be good to have on hand for a quick and easy meal. Langostino sourced from Chile is relatively sustainable due to the Chilean government’s strict oversight of […]
Although summer has passed, local farmers are still producing lots of nice vegetables. This recipe uses several items I bought from local farmers: eggplants, onions, sweet peppers, and wild mushrooms. By supporting local farms, you can have a positive impact on your local economy and on the overall environment. Local […]
By using a slow cooker to cook the dried black beans for this soup, you can spend 5 minutes in the morning getting it going, then finish it off just before dinnertime without too much trouble. It took me about a half hour or so to chop the vegetables […]