Yesterday, I was driving through Vermont and stopped at this fabulous local food grocery store called “W.A.A.W.W.E. Family Farms Market.” It stands for “We Are All What We Eat.” You’ll find it at the corner of Rte. 10 and Rte. 102 in Chester, Vermont . If you happen […]
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Creamy Oatmeal
Recently I have been making this just about every morning for my kids. They love it. It is kind of like Cream of Wheat, but more wholesome and better for the planet because it is made from raw oats that I purchase in bulk at my health food store. […]
Guide to Grains
Some people have told me that they are unfamiliar with all the different grains out there. We are becoming more aware of how important it is for us to eat whole grains, but it can get confusing to understand them all. And what to do with them? Consuming […]
Vegetarian Farro Risotto with Wild Mushroom Broth and Saffron
Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of this dish before it got eaten up (the photo shows uncooked farro). But it was very tasty. It takes a while to cook, but you can do other things in between stirring the farro. Farro is a highly nutritious ancient whole […]
Homemade Peanut Butter
Oh, my goodness. This is SO-O-O GOOD! I can’t believe it took me all these years to make my own peanut butter, because it is so easy and SO DELICIOUS! The peanut butter manufacturers shouldn’t even be in business. I was raised on supermarket peanut butter. I bought supermarket […]
Wheat Berry and White Bean Salad
This recipe is for an individual portion. Last week, I cooked a pot of white beans and a pot of wheat berries to keep in the fridge so that I would have them on hand to make a variety of dishes. (See recent posts for instructions on how to […]
Thick White Bean and Wheat Berry Soup
I love the combination of wheat berries and legumes because the wheat berries are kind of chewy and earthy, and complement the soft texture of beans. The leeks and carrots provide a layer of sweetness. Rosemary and garlic naturally and intuitively enhance the flavor of white beans. Spinach rounds […]
White Beans: Dip, Spread and More
Did you know that white beans are one of the best vegetable sources for protein? For sustainable eating and greater economy, cook a pot of white beans and refrigerate them to use in this and other dishes. All you have to do is soak them overnight in cold water, […]
Chicken Pot Pie
Whenever I have leftover chicken meat, I make a chicken pot pie. It is a great way to use leftovers, a practice that is good for the planet (avoiding waste). Leftover vegetables can easily be incorporated into this recipe, as well. I have used summer squash, zucchini, corn, cauliflower, […]