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Guava Cream Cheese Pastries

January 30, 2023 by Julie Kohl Leave a Comment

  Count among Cuba’s gifts to Miami the pastelito. Literally little pastry, it’s a flaky envelope of puff pastry. You can, in theory, fill it with almost anything, but in Miami, the filling of choice is guava and cream cheese, the tropical equivalent of peanut butter and jelly. Puff pastry, vegan cream cheese and guava…

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Sofkee

October 10, 2022 by Julie Kohl Leave a Comment

Exclusive! I’m excited to share this sofkee recipe from Miami Vegan, perfect for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day by enjoying corn, one of the Magic Eight crops Indigenous Americans gifted to the world. The wonderful thing is that fresh corn, for all its juiciness, dries beautifully, then lasts indefinitely.  Then it can be…

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Alliteration Alert — Little Lentils Pack Pomegranate and Protein Punch

September 26, 2022 by Julie Kohl Leave a Comment

Lentils are the tiniest of the legumes, but don’t underestimate them. They’re cute, quick, comforting, and versatile. Packed with protein and fiber, they punch above their weight, Dried lentils are pantry-friendly, so they’re good anytime, but especially now. This recipe for pomegranate lentils is full of spice and symbolism, perfect for the High Holy Days….

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Filed Under: legumes and pulses, MAIN COURSE

Cinco de Mayo — Bringing it all Home 

May 2, 2022 by Julie Kohl Leave a Comment

America loves Cinco de Mayo — tequila, tacos, guacamole!  For us, it’s a celebration of Mexico’s rich culture, but the date itself honors Mexico’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla.  Mexico was outgunned, outmanned, but this was their homeland, and they protected it fiercely,  In a similar way, the small Ukraine town…

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Filed Under: MAIN COURSE Tagged With: cinco de mayo, poblano, pumpkin, tacos

Cheap Vegan Eats for Tough Times

April 25, 2022 by Julie Kohl Leave a Comment

First, the bad news — inflation’s hit a 40 year high. You don’t need me to tell you that — you and your wallet feel it every day. So here’s a little good news — my class Cheap Vegan Eats for Tough Times happens 6pm this Thursday. It’s free, virtual, open to the public, and…

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Cheer up: Soothing Soup for Taxing Times

April 18, 2022 by Julie Kohl Leave a Comment

These are challenging times. Even the superheroes among us are feeling it. On top of which, it’s tax deadline day. So it’s all the more important we nourish our bodies and our spirits. A simple meal like this lentil soup offers nourishment and grace. It adds uplift and support so you feel ready to get…

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Filed Under: Condiments & Spreads, LIGHT MEALS, soups Tagged With: Mint and Pepita Pesto, Red Lentil Soup with Spinach

Sexy Summer Salads and The Chef’s Garden

June 28, 2021 by Julie Kohl Leave a Comment

Green, garlicky ramps, luscious, earthy morels, and delicate, herbaceous fiddlehead ferns sing of spring.  But Miami produce they ain’t. This goodness comes from The Chef’s Garden, one of three fabulous sponsors of this Wednesday’s Sexy Summer Salads class with Chef Taffy Elrod and me.    Photo by Yossey Arefi and Michelle Demuth-Bibb Chef Elrod and…

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Filed Under: LIGHT MEALS, MAIN COURSE, Salads Tagged With: fiddleheads, green, morels, pasta, ramps, salad, vegan, Vegetarian

Quinoa Salad with Mango, Cashews, and Mint

June 7, 2021 by Julie Kohl Leave a Comment

Celebrate summer and mango season with this flavorful Quinoa Salad with Mangoes, Cashews, and Mint. It is suddenly, emphatically, mango season in Miami. The trees are full of heavy, ripe, orange fruit hanging from long stems, like possums swinging by their tails (another delightful South Florida phenomenon). In mango season, it’s almost as though you…

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Filed Under: LIGHT MEALS, Salads Tagged With: Mango and Mint, Quinoa with Cashews

Mexican Chocolate Love Bites

May 17, 2021 by Julie Kohl Leave a Comment

Cinco de Mayo has come and gone, so why am I posting this recipe? Because today is the tax deadline, and my exhausted CPA husband wants 1) chocolate and 2) energy. These Mexican Love Bite treats are raw, doable in minutes, provide good fuel by way of dates and nuts and offer chocolate delivery, plus…

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Filed Under: DESSERT, snacks Tagged With: Mexican Chocolate Love Bites

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Ellen Kanner ELLEN KANNER is a soulful vegan writer on food, wellness and sustainability with over 15 years' experience. She's a recipe developer for numerous publications...[Read More] .

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What Is British Cheese Rolling? | The Cheese Professor

Around the World in Cornmeal Mush | Whetstone Magazine

Adaptogens and Healthful Botanicals Trend in Cocktails | The Alcohol Professor

Discovering A Brave New World of Vegan Chocolates

Is Olive Oil Good For Us? | Huffpost

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Edible South Florida Winter Issue

Edible South Florida Fall 2021

VegNews Holiday 2021

Thanksgiving Without Turkey? A Valid Argument For Skipping The Bird.

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Food Rescue U.S.: ‘Hunger Doesn’t Take A Holiday’

Art Friedrich: Food Insecurity Is A ‘Weakness That Will Be Exploited By Adversaries’

Broccoli Rising|October 2020 – Breathe, Nourish, Rise

What is Vegan Cheese and is it Legit?

The Germans Have a Word for That Snack

From Cucina Povera to Conscious Cookery: Timeless Garden-to-Kitchen and Back Again Smarts

Thinking Outside and Inside the Box: Growing Greens in Miami

Diet for a Large Pandemic

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