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licton springs p-patch
What’s a happy veggie without a vegetable garden? I’m a city dweller, and I’ve never owned a plot of land but have always been a part of community gardens. In the Pacific Northwest, community gardens are called p-patches. I was lucky to be part of the beautiful Licton Springs P-Patch on the North Seattle College…
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lazy deconstructed sushi bowl
I am obsessed with Trader Joe’s Organic Baked Tofu. I have been known to eat it cold (no, you’d love it.) But when cold tofu is too depressing, I throw the following ingredients in a bowl with it: Avocado Trader Joe’s Organic Baked Tofu Brown Rice Cucumber Ginger Nori Sesame seeds Kelp granules Sriracha
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103 degrees: outside & inside
I moved into my loft last July because I really like to sweat. I also like to watch my friends and family suffer through the pain of heavy lifting in 100+ degree weather. In fact, I may move again this July. Seriously 😦 I also went from a utilities paid apartment to the pleasure of…
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Five ingredient favorites: Summer Brie Pasta
Summer Brie Pasta Ingredients: Pasta, wedge of brie, basil, shallot & container of grape tomatoes 1. Boil 1 pound of angel hair pasta 2. Finely chop 1 shallot 3. Remove rind from brie and chop into small pieces 4. Slice grape tomatoes in half 5. Drain pasta and immediately add brie, shallots, tomatoes & handful…
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Stay at home breakfast: spicy mushroom gravy
Spicy Mushroom Gravy 2 T butter 2 T flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups milk 1/4 pound of mushrooms 1 T red pepper flakes Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes.…
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Substantial Salad: It’s a crowd pleaser!
I’ve been neglecting the farmer’s market lately…March just came and went without any trips to the market at all! When April arrived, I got my act together (the thought of morrels had me going to the market at 7 am!) This is one of my favorite times of the year for fresh veggies: beets, potatoes,…
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Hunting for Morrels…
On Friday I woke up with morrel mushrooms on my mind…I don’t know where the thought came from, but it turns out that this is the perfect time of year for morrels. I’d never tried one, and it’s been on my list of things to cook since I heard about them last year. Since I don’t…
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Facts from Forks Over Knives.
Just the facts (reasons why I’m choosing veggies over meat.) 40% of Americans are obese. 50% of Americans are on prescription drugs. A diet of primarily fruits & veggies always correlates to lower morality rates. The livestock industry creates more pollution each year than the transportation industry.
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Forks Over Knives Documentary
A friend recently recommended this documentary, Forks Over Knives. [I’d heard of the Fork It diet, which basically means eating only with a fork and therefore eliminating finger foods, most meat products and a lot of dairy items. It seems to be a clever way to remind yourself to make healthy choices.] This documentary is a…
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Homemade Eggs Benedict
Pictured above is my ideal way to start off a weekend morning. Biscuits + hollandaise = heaven. This meal is a copycat version of my favorite dish from Succotash, a fave Kansas City brunch spot. I’m not a fan of english muffins, so I love any twist on the traditional eggs benedict. Succotash serves this…
the happy veggie
choosing simple vegetarian meals
the happy veggie 