Spring Challenge: Day6-Seitan Kimpira
We LOVE seitan! Especially in stew. I am lucky because we can buy ready made seitan here in the store. For those of you who can’t find it in a store near you I’ve included Aveline’s recipe on how to make it from scratch.(Again I’m feeling very Lucky because this took me ages to type […]
Spring challenge: Day 5- Fried Noodles
Fried Noodles – By Aveline Kushi 4 Cups spring or filtered water 1 8oz package soba or udon noodles 1 Tbsp dark sesame oil 2 Cups shredded cabbage 1-2 Tbsp tamari soy sauce 1/2 Cup sliced scallions Boil the noodles as in the previous recipe, rinse them under cold water, and drain. Oil the frying […]
Spring Challenge Day 3- Arepas
Happy Easter weekend! It is quite a warm day here in New Haven (26 degrees C), so turning on my oven was not a welcome thought. The end result was worth the 30 min of extra heat and the Arepas were enjoyed by everyone! Arepas– By Aveline Kushi These delicious corn dough balls are the […]
Spring Challenge:Day2-Maki Sushi
Maki Sushi, by Aveline Kushi Maki-sushi is the familiar rolled sushi. Popular varieties include nori-maki, consisting of lightly boiled carrots, scallion and egg; kappa-maki, cucumber; and tekka-maki, raw tuna. The basic method is as follows: 1 sheet nori 1-2 Cups cooked brown rice 1 Carrot Pinch of sea salt 2-3 whole scallion greens 1/8 tsp […]
Coming soon…Spring Challenge !
I watched the movie “Julia and Julia” the other night and was inspired! What a great way to learn how to cook. I would like to propose the same kind of challenge. But I have a few twists. For starters my “Julia” is Aveline Kushi and I’m thinking 30 recipes not 500 and over the […]
Sprouting Beans
Sprouting beans is a fun, yummy way of enjoying beans. I always start sprouting in the spring. Here are a few tips on how to get started. Lentil sprouts !/2 cup dried Lentils Spring or filtered water Cover and soak lentils in water overnight, drain, keep on your counter out of direct sunlight, rinse and […]
Cranberries
The cranberry. Great for your bladder and kidneys, high in vitamin c and helps with digestion and prevention of ulcers. Also a delicious tart festive treat! Cranberry sauce 1 cup raw cranberries 3/4 cup apple juice or water 3 tbsp rice syrup zest of 2 lg organic oranges 1/4 cup of raisins (optional) pinch of […]
Pumpkin Pie
[youtube width=”300″ height=”300″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL4mHwjrBDg&feature=fvsr[/youtube] Organic Vegan Pumpkin Pie Pre heat oven to 350′ Filling: 1 Sm organic pumpkin, cut into 1/4, seeds set aside 1 cup unsweetened soy milk or rice milk 1/2 cup rice syrup 1/2 tsp cinnamon allspice cloves ginger 1tbsp kudzu, diluted in a little cold water Crust : 1/2 cup good quality […]
Fall Creations
The Fruits of fall We spent many afternoons so far this fall at U-pick farms,where we picked berries, apples, pears, peaches and more. Such a great outdoor activity! A day in the sun,fresh air and delicious fruit. Raspberries Raspberry kanten 1 1/2 Cups water 1 1/2 Cups apple juice 4 tbsp agar-agar flakes 1 […]
Packing,driving,moving in….too busy to cook!
We are slowly settling in for the summer back on beautiful Prince Edward Island. We have been so busy that for the past couple of days I’ve only managed to make one-pot meals, like soups and rice dishes. Check out this great recipe from Aveline Kushi and Wendy Esko, we love it! Brown Rice with […]