One of many inside jokes the Bearded one and I share involves his distaste for “cold salad.” It’s origin came forth as depicted in the following exchange: “Try this Mediterranean quinoa salad I made.” The Bearded one tries a bite. I attempt to gauge his response, though the normally expressive and outspoken individual just chews…
Tag: Vegan
Poppin’ My Collard
The South sustains the reputation for serving up rich vegetable dishes that masterfully avoid the label of vegetarian. Pork is usually the culprit. Whether it be a hambone in a pot of greens, bacon on top of a green bean casserole, or lard in a salad (I am sure it is a thing…) it is…
Let’s Get Stewpid!
The wind shifts. Fingers, toes and other extremities settle into that persistent icy feeling. A cocoon of blankets only brings temporary comfort. We crave steady warmth that can only be achieved from the inside out. The time has come to cozy up to a big bowl of this subtly spicy and texturally dynamic stew. So…
Quinizza aka Pizza-Flavored Quinoa
The embers of an intense passion gently glow deep within the confines of my soul. I willingly fuel this unquenchable craving on a daily basis, nourishing its presence and embracing its necessity. I speak, of course, of garlic. It will be a strange and unhappy day when something I cook does not contain an (abundant)…
A Toast to Roast…ing!
Roasting remains my go-to method of preparation for fresh vegetables in all their forms. Emerging from the oven highlighted with a golden bloom, vegetables – broccoli, Brussel sprouts, zucchini, the list goes on – remain healthy while adopting a previously elusive level of comfort and satisfaction. I find it difficult to resist the addition of…
Butternut Squash out the Hunger
Butternut squash is a delicious jigsaw puzzle that, once cracked, unlocks an ochre flesh of buttery nutrition. Make it the star in a production of soup that features a strong supporting cast of mung beans and kale. The result is a flavorful pot of bubbly performance that is well-deserving of a standing ovation (in the…
Merrily Taking It
Want to show you care? Flowers are good, but food is better. Make a ton of this fantastic stew filled with Mediterranean flavors. Enjoy some for yourself, and deliver the rest takeout style to a friend in need. This is one of those dishes that tastes even better the next day, so leftovers are encouraged. Stomachs…
Everything is Gonna Be Ok(ra)
After four days in Asheville, North Carolina – specifically four days of beer, brunch, and an abundance of pimento cheese –my body needed vegetables. Our gardening attempts managed to survive the absence of our watering pails. Lavish fresh parsley and oregano expand out over their herb box homes. The brightest surprise, Thai Basil bursts forth…
Faux Fromage
Cheese has a warm and gooey place in my heart. Creamy Havarti, briny feta, soft brie, silky mozzarella, salty parmesan… I love cheese. But. I also empathize with the vegan plight to achieve successful alternatives that emulate all that is delectable about cheesy perfection. In that vein, I found a delightful experience in sampling the…
Merrily Baking It 