Seductively TuscanIn Italy the land of Amore lies Tuscany the embodiment of romance. Tuscany beckons with its sun-kissed rolling hills, castles, villas and earthy cuisine. Just having the name Tuscan on a dish makes it seductive and especially inviting Continue reading Tuscan White Bean Soup w/ Kale & Potatoes
There are two ways to go with holiday meals. Go all out with something new that you’ve been waiting for the perfect occasion to serve. Or, serve family favorites that bring comfort and joy to all. This year it’s all about comfort and joy. Continue reading Roasted Garbanzos w/ Greens, Tomatoes & Garlic
Quinoa Patties w/ Herbs, Sweet Potato and Shiitake GravyWhether you want a Thanksgiving dinner without turkey or have vegetarian or vegan guests who do, try Quinoa Patties w/ Herbs and Sweet Potato. They even taste like Thanksgiving Continue reading Quinoa Patties w/ Herbs & Sweet Potato for a Vegetarian Thanksgiving
My Sister Made Me Do ItBut then, it didn’t take much for her to persuade me to try the edamame (eh-dah-MAH-meh) at El Segundo, California’s only Japanese restaurant. They were fun Continue reading Stir-Fried Edamame w/ Garlic, Chili & Ginger
The Elusive Nature of SpringOkay, it just came to me. I grew up in Southern California where spring was similar to summer just a bit cooler and with enough days of rain for months of beautiful flowers. I guess (even after 25 years) I haven’t yet adjusted to springtime in Montana where one day Continue reading Vegetarian Split Pea Soup
… and your heart be as soft as tofu.
~ From a Chinese Proverb
Fraise de bois
A number of summers ago I was hiking in the mountains near Yellowstone Park. I began to smell strawberries; I mean really smell strawberries, essence of strawberries Continue reading Tofu Almond Cream w/ Fresh Strawberries
“Without garlic I simply would not care to live.”
Louis Diat, Chef & Author
Winter isn’t quite over yet. We woke up to snow this morning with flocked trees and white roofs and lawns—everything quite beautiful (and yet only the day after discovering that my allium and a few daffodil bulbs are showing green shoots). With such weather, soup is on my mind Continue reading Winter Lentil Soup with Roasted Tomatoes & Garlic
