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I know I haven't been posting recipes as often that I thought I would. Truth be told, I only want to post recipes on here that I actually like. So, although I'm cooking quite a bit for this class, some of the recipes aren't up to my high "palatability" standards. I actually liked this recipe … Continue reading Cauliflower “Steaks” with Olive Pistou
With all the media surrounding sustainable fishing practices and the safety of tuna, it might be a good idea to take a look at alternatives to the Chicken of the Sea. No tuna tuna. It's sounds a bit cray, I realize, but I was actually really surprised at the likeness this recipe had to actual … Continue reading Plant-Based Cooking: No Tuna Tuna
I've decided when I've had a bad day, yoga is my battle weapon of choice. Since I moved to a new part of LA, the choices in yoga are pretty lacking in my neighborhood, so I've turned to cooking instead. And why not? I'm way behind on my plant-based cooking course, so I decided to … Continue reading Plant-Based Cooking: Asparagus Risotto
It's been awhile since I posted a recipe on here from my plant-based cooking course at Rouxbe.com. I've been WAY behind, and most of the lessons have been on technique... not recipes. Tonight is the first recipe I've had to cook in awhile. I can tell you that the next few units have a lot … Continue reading Plant Based Cooking: Roasted Cauliflower
HO-LEE SH%&. Nobody warned me of the insane side effects of cutting out meat and dairy from your diet. Last week I posted about my 85% whole plant-based diet. I was interested in trying it because I had seen a guy significantly lower his cholesterol in this documentary called Forks Over Knives. This week I … Continue reading WARNING: Side Effects May Include Increased Energy
Just the fact that I mention I have a 'diet' probably sounds ridiculous to most of you who know me in person. In fact, I went to the doc the other day and when they weighed me- somehow (with shoes on), I weighed four pounds less than my last visit. Which is kind of nuts, … Continue reading My So-Called Diet
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