Super (Veggie) Bowl: Bok Choy
Somewhere in China there are two grandmothers I wish I could thank for a super supper. Our new friend Ruby, who is visiting from Beijing, not only is a globe trotting student, but also a no-shortcuts wiz in the kitchen thanks to everyday lessons from family matriarchs. She spent her first Super Bowl in the U.S. making bowls of steaming vegetable dishes alongside our own Veggie... Read More
Yoga Lovers’ Chocolate Mousse
The last thing I expected to get out of a day-long yoga session was reinforcement for my chocolate addiction. But hey, who am I to complain? With studies of ahimsa (the yogic pledge to do no harm) behind us, and a long afternoon of sweaty asanas ahead of us, my fellow yogis-in-training and I spent our lunch break woofing down healthy, raw, vegetarian meals and comparing notes on... Read More
Chocolate Cayenne Macaroons
A generous dash of cayenne lends a fiery kick to this flourless confection. PrintChocolate Cayenne Macaroons 8 ounces semi sweet or bittersweet chocolate 4 egg whites 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups sweetened coconut (shredded) 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground... Read More
Recipe: Watermelon Salad
The end-of-summer melon harvest is in at Love is Love Farm, and we can’t get enough of watermelon salads. This refreshing recipe with watercress and mint is a super-simple weekend crowd pleaser, although sometimes we don’t bother waiting for the weekend. Use these easy cutting instructions, or to step it up a notch, grab a creme brûlée torch and graduate to Serious... Read More
Rice & Beans & Skinny Jeans
My new friend, Allison, told me I’d been at fat camp. She was leading me through the black sand and mist at Carate beach, Costa Rica, where as sea turtle volunteers, we started most days with a 5k patrol at 5:30 a.m. We were looking for turtle nests, but we were thinking about breakfast. It probably would involve fresh-squeezed star fruit, tree-ripe bananas, savory gallo pinto... Read More
Cinco de Mayo Countdown: Hot Guac!
Margaritas aren’t the only thing that make us eager to celebrate Mexican heritage. Avocados were the aphrodisiac of Aztec choice. In fact the avocado’s original name, “ahutacatl” translates to err, “testical,” so enough said. Ancient Aztec dads might have kept a close eye on their virgin daughters during an avocado harvest, but modern revelers... Read More
Paula’s Can’t be Beet Hummus
After a sunny morning harvesting bright beets in Gaia Gardens, we were inspired to whip up our favorite make-ahead hummus. Wyoming Chef Paula Currie introduced us to this vibrant appetizer that’s a crowd pleaser anywhere, anytime. The Recipe: 1 large (8-ounce) beet, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 cup drained canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas; from 15 1/2-ounce can) 3/4 cup... Read More
Peruvian-Inspired Quinoa and Vegetable Soup
Lately it seems like everyone is keen on quinoa (“keen-wah”) as a super-trendy superfood. After all, it’s gluten-free and packs all eight essential amino acids as well as so many nutrients the ancient Incas called it “chisaya mama” (mother of all grains). Yep, South Americans were so ahead of the foodie fashion curve that our trendy pseudo-grain (actually... Read More
Grilled Pumpkin Soup
Just when we thought we’d had our fill of pumpkin recipes, Leslie Lennox of Hope’s Gardens (our favorite small batch pesto maker) turned us on to this Curried Pumpkin Soup perfect for chilly November weekends. She recommends subbing coconut milk for heavy cream to balance the warmth of curry powder, ginger, mustard, cumin and cayenne. We recommend serving fireside... Read More
Pumpkin Pie: Coconut & Spice Kissed
Among the countless pumpkin pie recipes this time of year, we reprised this decadent dairy-free delight by 101 Cookbooks, and our taste-testers gave it a unanimous three spoons up! The layer of ground nuts, fresh spices, roasted pumpkin, creamy coconut milk and whisky-infused garnish make all the difference. Spice-kissed Pumpkin Pie 1 pie crust of your choice, or see head notes... Read More
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