French Lesson Originally posted for Huffington Post on 01/17/2011 Ah, the French. I love them, but I don’t pretend to understand them. And I’m not sure they get us, either. Of all America’s contributions to culture, who do they fall in love with? Jerry Lewis. When I was there last week, everyone was playing ‘70s disco —…
Pursuit of Happiness Red Lentil Soup with Spinach, Mint and Pepita Pesto
In Pursuit of Happiness — Recipe for the Trump Years Originally posted for Huffington Post on 11/27/2017 If you care about justice and respect, there’s no way to be happy about Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination. Use your vote, use your voice and nourish yourself. We need everyone in the game. This encore Meatless Monday originally ran November…
Fish (or Vegetable) Soup
Anna Thomas’ Revolutionary Idea — “Vegan, Vegetarian, Omnivore” Originally posted for Huffington Post on 04/18/2016 I’ve long been a fan of Anna Thomas, not just for her culinary creativity but because we both believe in the power of a shared meal. If you’re in upstate New York this month, meet Anna at the Omega Institute. If you’re not,…
MY FAVORITE PEOPLE, MY FAVORITE RECIPES: The Vegan Mos
You have only to look at Michael Suchman and Ethan Ciment, the Vegan Mos, to see they’re an adorable pair. With their cookbook NYC Vegan, they offer veganized versions of the classic city eats you crave, from street meat (okay, it’s seasoned seitan) to black and white cookies. Like so many of us, they love…
Ajoblanco
An American Vegan in Spain Originally posted for Huffington Post on 11/12/2012 Spain, with its rich history, dazzling art and passionate people, is a wonderful place to be. But not an easy one for a vegan. Spain is the home of Miró, but it’s also home to museos de jamon — ham specialty shops — on virtually…
Vegan Soupe Joumou
Soupe Joumou — Haiti’s Pot of Gold Originally posted for Huffington Post on 3/27/2010 When a man pours you his soup, he pours you his soul, even when it’s soup cooked up on a hot plate. Maybe especially then. My friend Marcel celebrated New Year’s Day by making Soupe Joumou, the beloved soup with which Haitians start…
MY FAVORITE PEOPLE, MY FAVORITE RECIPES: Victoria Moran
MY FAVORITE PEOPLE, MY FAVORITE RECIPES: Victoria Moran Once upon a time, Victoria Moran believed she was weird. Her mother agreed. “We used to think there was something wrong with you — doing that yoga and eating that tofu.” Creative, charismatic and glamorous, Victoria (PETA’s sexiest vegan over 50) isn’t weird, she’s vegan, and has been…
Watermelon Gazpacho
Congratulations to Mark Reinfeld, 2017 just inducted into North American Vegetarian Society’ Vegetarian Hall of Fame Mark Reinfeld Heals You the Vegan Way Originally posted on 08/07/2017 for the Huffington Post He may be soft-spoken, but Mark Reinfeld’s on a mission “to propel the vegan revolution forward in whatever way I can.” That’s a lot of…
Ajoblanco recipe from La Cocina de Babette
An American Vegan in Spain Originally posted for Huffington Post on 11/12/2012 Spain, with its rich history, dazzling art and passionate people, is a wonderful place to be. But not an easy one for a vegan. Spain is the home of Miró, but it’s also home to museos de jamon — ham specialty shops — on…
Black Bean Soup
The Doctor Is In Originally posted on 04/07/2014 for Huffington Post. Get ready for Cinco de Mayo with this black bean soup recipe. “Eating is complicated,” says Dr. Annemarie Colbin. Or maybe it’s just us. Colbin, founder and chairman emeritus of Natural Gourmet Institute understands that.”Human beings are complex creatures. We have many levels, many…
