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5 HOURS AGO IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
The first step is to prep the tofu. I show you what to do on the video, slice it up into 1/3-inch thick pieces and place it between some towels. Press the water out by putting a big heavy cutting board and some cookbooks on top and let it sit for 20 minutes. In this state the tofu can really absorb...+ READ MORE
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6 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
I have always loved beets, I mean loved them. I remember when I was a kid I would beg my mom to buy canned pickled beets so that I could down them by the can full. Now how many kids do you know that crazy about beets? My veracious appetite for beets only increased with age. But today I prefer the...+ READ MORE
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5 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
When I made this tart, I just made it up as I went along. I wanted to keep it simple, but you can add as many ingredients as you like. Add a salad or a side dish of sauteed kale and you have a light supper or a delicious brunch dish.+ READ MORE
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4 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
When I saw some tomatillos at my local farmers' market, I thought I would give them a try. Most of the recipes I found using tomatillos were for salsa, which really wasn't what I wanted at all. I finally came across one for cheese enchiladas, so I decided to try that. I doubt very much that these...+ READ MORE
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3 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Question: what exactly constitutes "animal cruelty" in a slaughterhouse?+ READ MORE
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3 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
All week I have been congratulating my husband on his terrific purchase of a stalk of Brussels sprouts from our farmers' market, although he may be getting a bit tired of them. Personally, it's been a revelation for me because I've never had so many sprouts on hand at once. When I buy them once...+ READ MORE
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2 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
More and more people are passing on meat for a wide variety of reasons. For starters, it reduces your impact on the planet by some 70 percent. Some simply can't bare the despicable factory farming industry in this country. And the third weighing issue on the minds of the more than 2.8 percent of the...+ READ MORE
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30 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Once you have got the chestnuts roasted and peeled, this recipe comes together very quickly.+ READ MORE
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28 Oct 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
Musicians Moby and Nellie McKay take the stage in Boulder, CO for a taping of the radio show Etown. In between music sets, they get to talk about their veganism, politics, and... Halloween costumes.+ READ MORE
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28 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
A Provencal dish that uses Brussels sprouts in place of the traditional artichokes.+ READ MORE
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27 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
One of my inspirations for this dish was the persimmons I saw at my market. The persimmon is a great fruit, something I first tried when I lived in Japan and will always associate with cold, northern Asian autumns.+ READ MORE
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27 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Indulge in the delightful combination of apples, squash, and cheese.+ READ MORE
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27 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
There are three ways to do this: on a grill, on a gas burner, or in your oven. The oven is the cleanest and easiest way to go, but I like the smoky flavor that comes via the grill and the gas-burner methods.+ READ MORE
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27 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
This is more of a technique than a recipe. It's all about grilling vegetables and improvising any way that you like. What's really important about making this dish is the execution and planning. + READ MORE
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26 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Brussels sprouts are a great vegetable in their own right, but pair them with bacon and you are in heaven. And this may not appease the vegans, but it allows us meat eaters to get our fix with only a teeny portion of animal protein. + READ MORE
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