Before you fire up the barbecue for your 4th of July picnic, take a minute to read Ten Reasons Why You Should Eat Less Meat. Then, instead of automatically serving up hamburgers, hot dogs, steak or chicken, get creative! Need some help? Try this recipe for a delicious veggie burger courtesy of the wonderful vegan […]
The Jewish holiday of Passover begins April 10, 2017 and ends April 18. Here are nine ways you can celebrate this meaningful holiday while keeping true to your environmental values and supporting a more sustainable food system, with thanks to Danielle Nierenberg, the president of Food Tank (learn more below). Sustainable Passover Seder 1. Don’t Cook […]
“Superbugs” are not creepy crawly insects. They are bacterial organisms that can make you very sick. They’re called “superbugs” because they can’t easily be controlled with medicine. I’m pretty sure you don’t want to be eating superbugs with your burger! According to research conducted by Consumer Reports, superbugs are proliferating in conventionally-produced ground beef. […]
Love the idea of a barbecue but hate the thought of eating meat? Here are ten ways you can enjoy all the yummy flavor of outdoor cooking without giving a thought to critters. 3 Key Tips for Meat-Free Foods to Grill ⇒ Make sure your grill is both hot and well oiled so food will […]
We’re right in the middle of zucchini overload season. The long green vegetables are pretty much everywhere – overflowing in farmers’ markets, filling up the produce bins in our grocery stores, maybe even growing all over the place in our own vegetable gardens. Here are my ten favorite ways to take advantage of all this […]
My search for Meatless Monday recipes often leads to tofu. Made from soybeans, tofu is a great source of plant-based protein. In fact, soybeans generate ten times the protein per acre that chickens or cattle do and require less water to produce, reducing its environmental impact significantly. This recipe was adapted from one created by Nasoya.com, […]
It’s Meatless Monday! It’s also summer, so cool, refreshing salads are at the top of my menu list. Here’s a recipe for one of my faves, a kale cranberry salad garnished with toasted walnuts, slivers of red onion, and a tangy dressing made from olive oil, liquid amino acids, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice […]
Here’s a delicious Meatless Monday recipe that takes advantage of all the zucchini overflowing in farmer’s markets, grocery stores, and maybe your own garden, thanks to Jaden Hair at steamykitchen.com. It shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes to prep the ingredients and 25 minutes to cook. BONUS: All of these ingredients are available organically, even […]
