Microminerals

The third post in the Vitamins and Minerals trilogy. I’ve given you Vitamins and Macrominerals, so to conclude we’ll discuss the Microminerals. These are otherwise known as trace elements. Though they are found in very small amounts in the body, they do play a critical role in nutrition. People usually only need about 100 micrograms [...]

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Macrominerals

Continuing with educating the masses on how a vegan diet can give you everything you need (see previous vitamin post), here’s the Macrominerals: what they do for you, and what foods and recipes you can find them in! Aptly named macrominerals are those which are found in the body in larger amounts than microminerals. Macrominerals [...]

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“Buttermilk” Waffles

I made waffles this weekend with my new, everything I dreamed it would be, waffle-maker (Festivus gift, thanks Jo). I converted a Martha Stewart buttermilk waffle recipe out of her ‘Favorite Comfort Foods’ cookbook. I think they came out supremely delish, but I’ll let you guys be the judge… It’s the mixing of the apple [...]

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Chickpea, Cauliflower and Kale Curry

Kale is definitely not a traditional component of Indian cooking, but I think the strong flavors typical of curries balance out the kale nicely. I have anaheim peppers listed, but of course you have leave those out if you don’t like spicy food . This recipe makes quite a lot since the amounts are based [...]

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Kale

Kale seems to be one of those vegetables that scare people off, maybe because of its strong flavor or because it’s denser (and therefore chewier) than spinach, I don’t know. But I’d like to encourage everyone to give it a try. It’s chock full of beta carotene, vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C, lutein, zeaxanthin [...]

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Teatime: Apple-Berry Sun Tea

Who wants another warm-weather recipe? Those of you Down-under perhaps – or even those in Texas?! Well, here’s a fruity sun tea that I concocted with fresh apples, frozen berries, and of course..tea (ok, dried flowers which can still be considered a ‘tea’)! It is inspired by the “Sunset Rouge” blend from my favorite Herb [...]

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Quick and Easy Tostadas

Here’s a delicious meal that can be made within 5 minutes..ok, maybe 10. Tostadas were one of mine and Jo’s favorite things growing up. Of course, my toppings have expanded since childhood – as a kid, all I wanted was tomatoes. These can also be served alongside enchiladas (red or green) or any other mexican [...]

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Happy Inauguration Cookies!

I made some sugar cookies yesterday, and colored them in a patriotic scheme. I used white whole wheat flour in place of the AP (making them ‘healthier’ – but you couldn’t tell), so I’ll include the recipe. This recipe makes about 3-4 dozen (depending on the size of your cookie), and can be halved quite [...]

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Thick and Velvety Spicy Tomato Soup

This soup is one of those recipes than could fall into the creamless creamy category. The potato is what makes this soup creamy, without a single drop of cream! Plus, having a potato in anything is a gold-star bonus! (Let’s not forget the rock-star status of the potato.) A friend of mine mentioned she was [...]

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Cannellini and Broccoli Deliciousness

Ok, so last night I wanted to make a broccoli and white bean “salad,” but I wanted it warm considering the weather we’ve been having here in the midwest. So here’s the deliciousness that was created. It was so simple, and super quick (dinner within 15 minutes of first broccoli chop). I had made the [...]

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