“. . . everything on the earth has a purpose, every disease an herb to cure it, and every person a mission. This is the Indian theory of existence.” — Mourning Dove (Salish), 1888-1936 Christopher Columbus gets all the fanfare today, but it’s the Native Americans who gave us: corn chilies potatoes beans squash tomatoes…
Caribbean Red Beans and Rice
Hurricane Dorian has crushed the Bahamas. Please support relief efforts including Chef Jose Andrés and his nonprofit World Central Kitchen, providing meals for the survivors and first responders. Bahamasstrong Yum Caribbean Red Beans and Rice Yield: Serves 4 to 6, doubles like a dream The recipe can be made entirely in advance and reheated when…
Bulgur with Kale and Spiced Chickpeas
No Power? No Problem. Real Vegan Eats After Irma Originally posted on 9/27/2017 for Huffington Post Hurricane supplement. We’re heading into Labor Day weekend. I hope it’s sunny days and clear skies for you. But all of us on Florida’s east coast are bracing for Hurricane Dorian. Stay safe and nourished, fellow Floridians. We love…
My Favorite People, My Favorite Recipes: Tasting the American Dream with La Cocina
Nafy Flatley was born in Senegal, but, she says, “I was looking for my American dream.” She came to America for college, settled here, married and raised a family here, and thanks to La Cocina, has her own business here. La Cocina, the Bay Area incubator kitchen, empowers low income home cooks to launch women-owned…
Dengaku and Oshitashi
Forks Over Knives Originally posted on 06/06/2011 for Huffington Post As a devoted member of the vegan tribe, I always wonder about the best way we can get our message across. Frankly, I worried Forks Over Knives wasn’t it. I’m totally behind its premise — going vegan beats heart surgery — but it doesn’t make…
Juneteenth Bowl
Sorghum — An Ancient Grain Gets Some Modern Love Originally posted for Huffington Post on 6/13/2016 This Sunday it’s a double party. It’s Father’s Day and it’s Juneteenth, Africa American Emancipation Day, commemorating the end of slavery. What to serve at this celebration? Sorghum. Don’t know about it? A gift from Africa, this gluten-free ancient grain goes back…
My Favorite People, My Favorite Recipes: Aglaia Kremezi
I dream of running away to the Greek islands. Aglaia Kremezi and her husband Costas Moraitis actually did it. They left Athens in 2001 for the idyllic island of Kea, in the Cyclades and never looked back. If I ever get to Kea, I may never leave, either, especially knowing I’d be near Aglaia, cookbook…
Briam – a Greek casserole of summer veggies
Carrying The Earth Posted originally on 05/23/2010 for Huffington Post It’s Mediterranean Diet Month. Celebrate with this summer casserole with Greek origins (and green myth). Get cozy, it’s story time, and the tale is Jason and the Argonauts, your classic Greek myth. Jason, a nice enough guy, was promised the kingdom of Iolcus if he…
Vegan Tempeh Bacon
U.S. VegWeek Saves Your Bacon Originally posted for Huffington Post on 4/13/2015 Ready for spring cleaning of the most delicious kind? Pledge to go veg for US Veg Week. From small things, big things one day come. Take Esther the Wonder Pig. She was a wee 4 pounds when she found her way into the hearts…
KAMUT with Lemon and Mint
Who Grows Our Food — KAMUT International’s Bob Quinn Originally posted for Huffington Post on 1/09/2012 Bob Quinn, the Johnny Appleseed of KAMUT, has brought passion and commitment not just to growing this ancient grain but to the ancient practice of organic farming and land stewardship. He’s just come out with a book about his experience…
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