This is a review of Zip Top bags, and how they stack up to plastic single-use zip bags. I was provided with a full set of bags by Zip Top to test out in my own kitchen. I'll admit this right upfront. One of the worst things I do to the environment is how often I reach for plastic zip bags. Not just a few. I mean a LOT of plastic bags. Out of curiosity, I recently did a count of the single-use plastic bags in use right now just in the kitchen. I counted a mind-boggling 78 PLASTIC BAGS ...
Easy Cherry Cobbler
This is a super easy cherry cobbler that takes advantage of plump, fresh cherries, and is a guaranteed crowd pleaser! The topping is a cake-like topping that's great for any cobbler you make this summer. Easy Kid-Friendly Cherry cobblers are hard to resist, no matter what your age. I can be very firm on a "no dessert for me" decision, until someone says they made cherry cobbler. In a flash, my resolve melts, and I'm totally on board for a big helping. With whipped ...
Fool-Proof Angel Food Cake (even at high altitudes!)
It's a little tricky baking a high altitudes. My kitchen is at 7100 feet, and it's been a challenge over the years for me to make some of my favorites up here in the clouds. Like Angel Food Cake. Even though the ingredients and amounts are the same for baking it at 7100 feet, the technique is less forgiving at high altitude. Angel Food Cake Ingredients There aren't a lot of ingredients to Angel Food Cake - and you probably have them all on hand right now. Egg whites, cream of tarter, ...
How To Cook Lentils (And How to Use Them)
For vegetarians, even wimpy vegetarians like me, dried lentils are a pantry staple. They're loaded with fiber, protein, cook up super fast without pre-soaking, and are budget minded. But they come in different colors, which can be confusing. Different kinds of lentils have varying cooking requirements, and should not be used interchangeably in dishes. Here's a tutorial how to cook lentils and ways to use them. Do You Have to Pre-Soak Lentils Before Cooking Them? Before ...
Corn and Tomato Salad (15 minutes!)
VEGAN 15-MINUTES EASY GLUTEN-FREE 5 INGREDIENTS It's going to be a hot summer for a lot of us this year. Even here in the mountains at 7100 feet above sea level, we're all talking about it. So it's also going to be a summer of salads. I've already been playing with various salads recipes featuring fresh summer produce, but this Corn and Tomato Salad is my favorite so far. Well, ...
Asparagus Salad with Potatoes and Lentils in a Lemon Vinaigrette
A spring vegan asparagus salad, hearty enough for a meal, loaded with asparagus, potatoes, lentils, radishes, sugar snap peas, and mint - all dressed with a bright lemon vinaigrette. Spring wakes slowly here in the mountains. After relishing the explosion of spring for decades just outside San Francisco, I'm adjusting to a more tentative, gentle springing forth. I see four fuzzy buds one day on a bush when walking Paprika, and the next day another two gather up their nerve to join them. ...
Cauliflower Steaks + Lentil Salad
Sometimes I pick something new to try in my meal plan, and it's such an instant hit that I know I'll be making it forever. Or at least for a long time to come. That happened with this week's Cauliflower Steaks with Lemon Tahini Dressing, from the With Food and Love blog. I made some changes, because that's what I do (even with my OWN recipes). So I thought I'd share my take on this fabulous recipe. This post may contain affiliate links. I participate in various affiliate programs, ...
Vegetarian Meal Plan: #17 (Spring)
Here in the mountains, spring straddles both winter and what the rest of the world calls spring. That means we have beautiful days in the low 70's, and days like today. Days that spit slush from the skies and sudden wind gusts that sweep the summer furniture you probably put out too early across the deck. And my meal plan this week reflects this weather disparity. It's got comfy food for rainy days, and hearty salad bowls for what spring should be, if only in my head. Additionally, my ...
8 Sunday Brunch Dishes
Tips for making your next Sunday brunch easier, and ideas of what to serve. Six days a week at my house, breakfast is Siggi's dairy-free yogurt with a scoop of protein powder stirred into it. A cappuccino made with oat milk, courtesy of our Keurig, rounds out my little meal. In fact, this breakfast habit is so engrained, that Paprika, our labradoodle, carefully tracks my daily breakfast before whining for her walk. Well, full disclosure, this is true until she thinks I'm too slow ...
Oatmeal Rolls with Molasses
These Oatmeal Rolls are a favorite of mine. I've made them for at least 10 years, and now you need this recipe too. It's slightly modified from these Heavenly Oatmeal Molasses Rolls on Food52, and is a solid winner. In fact it won first prize for a dinner rolls contest. This is a yeasted bread, but I promise, it's easy. And I've got pictures for shaping the rolls. These rolls are slightly sweet from brown sugar and molasses, and sooooo soft. They're enriched with egg and milk - although, ...
Roasted Chickpeas (that STAY CRUNCHY!)
Roasted chickpeas that stay crispy and crunchy for days are easy to make and are compatible with so many spices! This post contains affiliate links which help to support the cost of running this website. I'm starting a Whole Life Challenge in 10 days, and am starting to prepare for it with this Roasted Chickpeas recipe. I've slid into some bad habits in general - not just dietary - and I need to get back on track. One of my bad habits is to have a couple (or more) cookies around ...
Aam Panna (Spiced Mango Drink)
Aam Panna is a refreshing drink made with green mangos, salt and spices. It's a popular drink in India to beat the heat. This post contains affiliate links which help support the cost of running this website. What is Aam Panna? Aam panna is a popular, slightly tart drink in India known for its cooling effects in the intense Indian summer heat. Aam is the Hindi word for mango, and the fruit of unripened, green mangos is the main ingredient. This drink also uses jaggery ...
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