Friday’s Surf & Turf #88
Here’s this week’s list of 10 articles I came across on the internet that I thought were interesting. Most of the articles are about health, nutrition, the environment and sustainability, but a few might have nothing to do with those topics. Some have video or audio. Some may make you laugh, or cry, or scratch your head, or warm your heart. Please … Read More...
Sea Kelp Noodle Miso Soup with Tofu & Seaweed
I love pasta and noodles, but I just can't handle the carbs. So when I find a new, low-carb, low-calorie product, you can bet I'm going to try it. I found these sea kelp noodles at Whole Foods (not a paid endorsement BTW) with only 6 calories per serving, 1 carb, and lots of calcium, iron, iodine and other trace minerals. Plus, they are ready to eat - … Read More...
Ethiopian-Spiced Chickpea Kale & Eggplant Stew
When it comes to spicy foods, I break them down into two categories. The first is that super hot pepper, like a habanero, that ranks high on the Scoville scale and makes you sweat, and swear, profusely. I don't enjoy these. Not because I can't take a little peppery heat, but because the pain of eating them is so overwhelming that I can't taste any … Read More...
Friday’s Surf & Turf #87
Here’s this week’s list of 10 articles I came across on the internet that I thought were interesting. Most of the articles are about health, nutrition, the environment and sustainability, but a few might have nothing to do with those topics. Some have video or audio. Some may make you laugh, or cry, or scratch your head, or warm your heart. Please … Read More...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Over Miso-Black Rice With Pomegranate & Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
This is one of those recipes can be used as either a side or main dish - it's that hearty! I used black rice cooked with miso paste to give it an earthy, umami flavor. If you don't have miso paste, you could add a dash of soy sauce, or just stick with a bit of salt. And if you don't have black rice, wild or purple rice would work just as well. Just make … Read More...
Seasoned Mushrooms with Noodles
As mentioned in my previous post, we're doing something different for Thanksgiving - a build-your-own pasta bar! While dreaming up a mushroom sauce, I remembered something my great aunt used to make for the holidays when I was a kid - beef and noodles. Hers were handmade noodles (too die for!) and she served it very simply - just some tender, salted … Read More...
Friday’s Surf & Turf #86
Here’s this week’s list of articles I came across on the internet that I thought were interesting. Most of the articles are about health, nutrition, the environment and sustainability, but a few might have nothing to do with those topics. Some have video or audio. Some may make you laugh, or cry, or scratch your head, or warm your heart. Please … Read More...
Holiday Bitter Lettuce Salad with Pomegranate Seeds Persimmon Pecans & Green Apple
We're doing something a bit different for Thanksgiving this year. Instead of the traditional turkey dinner (for my family - not me, the vegan), we're doing a build-your-own pasta bar! Everyone is pitching in with dishes to share, such as Italian meatballs (for the carnivores), pesto, marinara sauce, mushroom sauce, spaghetti squash, and a variety of … Read More...
Friday’s Surf & Turf #85
Here’s this week’s list of 10 articles I came across on the internet that I thought were interesting. Most of the articles are about health, nutrition, the environment and sustainability, but a few might have nothing to do with those topics. Some have video or audio. Some may make you laugh, or cry, or scratch your head, or warm your heart. Please … Read More...
Roasted Butternut Squash with Hibiscus Glaze
My husband has been making a lot of hibiscus tea lately. He brought home a huge bag of dried hibiscus leaves and, out of curiosity, I ate a few leaves straight up. They are delicious - taste just as delightful as they smell! That got me thinking about using them in a recipe - should I sprinkle them on a salad or make ice cream? With Thanksgiving … Read More...