I was thrilled to receive a few samples of Arbor Teas brand loose leaf teas to review. I was at first impressed by the organic certification that all their teas come with, and the fair-trade certification that most of their teas come with. I am a huge proponent of fair trade certification and as it […]
Cast Iron Care
Congratulations on your new baby! Your new cast iron pan. You’ve brought it home after much deliberation – buy it? don’t buy it? the dilemma! – but now you are the proud owner of a piece of iron that you have heard will result in a non-stick cooking surface, at least after a little bit of time. […]
Recipe: Everyday Vegan Eats Pad Thai
You don’t have to go to Thailand to enjoy some great pad thai. Tamarind is a sour, tangy fruit that is used frequently in Indian and Thai cuisine. Check international aisles, Indian grocery stores, and other Asian grocers for tamarind or look for it on the Internet. Pad Thai Serves 4 Ingredients: 1/4 cup reduced-sodium […]
Recipe: Portobello Fajitas with Roasted Poblano Cream Sauce
Originally I was going to make a seitan variation for fajitas, thinking fajitas just weren’t that good without a really “meaty” protein. Boy, was I wrong! The grilled, marinated portobellos are just right, and the creamy sauce makes any cheese or sour cream superfluous. If you don’t have a grill pan, use your broiler, an electric […]
Camping, Vegan Style
We are a month into summer and if you haven’t been camping, yet, don’t worry because there is plenty of time left in the year. Our family of five tries to camp at least two or three times a year, but it has become increasingly more challenging to accomplish, having three teenagers who seem to […]