Meatless Monday: The Low-Goliath Diet Originally posted on 03/05/2012 for Huffington Post Organic farmers want to be able to farm organically, that is to say, naturally, without Monsanto’s genetically modified seeds — crop-ruiners organic farmers don’t want in the first place — blowing into their fields. That would be bad. Worse would be Monsanto suing them…
Roasted Beet Salad with Chili-Lime Vinaigrette
Hearts, Minds And James McWilliams Health, the environment, ethics, animal rights, because you want a hot bod, because it makes you feel good about yourself. They’re all reasons to go vegan and as far as I’m concerned, they’re all good. I just want to get the plant-based dialogue going. I’m the vegan inviting everyone to…
Dandelion Salad with Beets – Paleo Meets Vegan
Paleo Meets Vegan Originally posted on 02/02/2015 for Huffington Post. Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’ve heard of the paleo diet, based on the premise we should eat the way our Paleolithic forebears did — meat, vegetables, fruit, nuts — no dairy, no processed food — which is most of what we eat I’m no…
Gado Gado
Originally posted on 07/05/2010 for Huffington Post Going to (GMO) Seed Alfalfa sprouts, the ubiquitous and hairy garnish on wraps and the like, are rarely eaten, rarely even given serious consideration. It’s time we change that. Alfalfa is a small example of a very big issue On June 21, the Supreme Court voted seven to…
Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Pumpkin Seeds, Chili Vinaigrette and Gratitude
Originally posted on 11/25/2013 for Huffington Post. What are you grateful for? The staff of vegan, organic mecca Cafe Gratitude starts each day by answering this question. I find Cafe Gratitude’s practice — they call it Clearing — beautiful, healthful and not always easy, especially on days where the glow of positive energy is at risk…
Seed Food and Wine Festival — The Seed That Started Big Gets Bigger
Unlike most seeds, Seed Food and Wine Festival never started small. It was a great big vegan celebration when co-founders Alison Burgos and Michelle Gaber launched it two years ago. The third edition of Seed Food and Wine is bigger than ever, with more vegan influencers, artisans, presenters and products. From November 3 through 6, this…
Lovin’ Kale Beet Salad
The Key to Sexual Vitality? Try Watermelon Originally posted on 02/04/2013 for Huffington Post Wanna put some sizzle in your summer and some sizzle in your sex life? Drs. Brian and Anna Clement have your prescription: Watermelon. The Clements run Hippocrates Health Institute, a pioneer in natural wellness for over half a century. “What draws…
Crazy Sexy Kale
Originally posted on 04/01/2013 for Huffington Post. Seed Food and Wine Festival brings five days of plant-based party to Miami November 18 through 22. My pick for most yummy event — a special dinner cheffed by crazy sexy Chad Sarno. Kale-Crazy With Chad Sarno Chad Sarno, the vegan chef who created the sexy plant-based recipes…
Warm Tofu and Mushroom Salad With Roasted Lemon Relish
Originally posted 07/20/2015 on for Huffington Post Meatless Monday: Steak Chefs Go Meatless for Culinary Clash Three dishes, two competing South Beach steak chefs, one hour, no meat — this was the challenge at last week’s Culinary Clash at Whole Foods in Coral Gables, Florida. At the top of the hour, the emcee revealed the secret…
Arugula and White Beans
First century Rome predated Viagra by quite a bit. They had their own aphrodisiac — arugula. Pliny the Elder raved about its amatory properties. This luscious dish is arugula-packed and easy. It’s party-perfect, because you can make it in advance and tastes best at room temperature, so it’s sturdy enough to for a buffet. It…
