Kathrin and I sat down to discuss why we are dedicated to publishing this blog weekly and we realized that for us cooking is a culture, a ritual, and a process that we wouldn’t (couldn’t, shouldn’t) live without. We started to wonder why that is, why we cook. So, this week’s post explores some of the reasons we came up with for taking out those pots and pans daily. We hope you agree, and if you are in need of inspiration you can find it here. Let us know why you cook; we’d love to hear from you. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Why We Cook.”
Tag: Healthy Eats
It’s a Kale Kale World
Up until recently kale was not a favorite vegetable of mine. I’d walk by it in Whole Foods see its 1000-point ANDI score and cringe. 1000 points is high for just about anything, but for an ANDI score that means that kale (along with collard greens) is the healthiest item Whole Foods has to sell. Period. I didn’t like kale because it didn’t taste good. It was fibrous and hard to chew. And I didn’t really know how to cook it so I never wanted to prepare it; until, that is, I stumbled upon a few recipes that not only made kale edible, but also made it a feature vegetable in my home. So today’s post is dedicated to the only vegetable I now make at least once a week every week of the year. Kale. Continue reading “It’s a Kale Kale World”
Surviving Holiday Cheer
We’ve reached the halfway point of the holiday season of 2011 and if your December has been anything like mine, New Year’s (with all of it’s resolutions) can’t come soon enough. I’ve got nothing against reindeers, eggnog, and cheer, but this time of year always brings out the glutton in me and this year is no exception. So today, in place of the chocolate post we’d planned, I’ve created a list of simple ways to stay healthy in the holidays. Come and celebrate with us! Continue reading “Surviving Holiday Cheer”
Quick Quinoa and Vegetable Bowl (à la Café Gratitude)
In several locations in California (both Northern and Southern) there is a great vegan café called Café Gratitude. Its raw and cooked vegan and vegetarian items are thoughtfully prepared, and delicious. One item on the menu that Kathrin and I love is the vegetable grain bowl. This week we pay homage to that delicious dish with our own preparation – the Quick Quinoa and Vegetable bowl. This dish, while not quite a 15 minute “Dinner Winner”, deserves to be in that category for it’s simple preparation, easy adaptability, and delicious results. Continue reading “Quick Quinoa and Vegetable Bowl (à la Café Gratitude)”
Liquid Gold
Jessica and I hope that while you read our posts for meal inspiration, you are also keen to receive a few tips on why it is important to eat fresh and healthy foods. We are keen to share this information, and we encourage you to pass it along. Today, we’d like to tell you a bit about why what you drink is as important as what you eat. And in case we haven’t said it before, water is best. Continue reading “Liquid Gold”
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