Tips

Cleaning fruits and vegetables October 7, 2011

Many times, you find garlic for sale in a net bag.

A ‘free’ scrubbing net, you might already have this! I use the net from garlic bulbs as a mit, or bag, to scrub fruits and veggies. It works well, rinses easily and lasts a couple of months.

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Tips for eating RAW while out and about September 9, 2011

Categories: RawVeganVegetarian

Here are a few tips for those of you who want RAW foods while out and about, at restaurants, at work, with friends, family. Often times the simplest statements go a long way, so, I’ve included a few of’m for you to have in your assertive arsenal. Guest at a home dinner To host, at least [...]

Six ways to slice a tortilla, to make baked chips August 8, 2011

Categories: Gluten freeSpeed cookingVegan
Cut into large scoops: First, cut in half, then slice about 2-fingers width, just a bit smaller than the width of the mouth.

I like Brown Rice Tortillas as is, used as wraps, or baked like chips. Here are 6 ways to slice’m and then bake’m for chips.

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Healthy salads, salad dressings, salad fixings August 4, 2011

4 October, Tuesday

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Food storage: for leafy greens, veggies July 19, 2011

Storing spinach, lettuce, onions, potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower…. learn what (and when) to wrap in towels and place in a plastic bag, or place in plastic bag with a dry paper towel.

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Getting to know cantaloupe, muskmelon June 30, 2011

Categories: DessertsFarmers market

Here I share the ins and outs of the cantaloupe, muskmelon.

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Difference between refined and unrefined coconut oil April 24, 2011

Categories: Products

Here are the notable differences, a quick answer…

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TOUR: Los Gatos Farmers Market April 21, 2011

Categories: Cooking classes

8 May, Sunday, 11:30am

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Medjool dates: I just became a more savvy shopper April 2, 2011

Categories: NutritarianRawSugar free
Medjool dates/fancy

Now I know they come in various ‘grades’ … and the price reflects these grades.

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How to bake squash, speed cooking February 19, 2011

Categories: Speed cookingVegan
Here is today's version of my baked squash ... simple, tasty, eye candy: spinach, squash, balsamic vinegar and toasted hazelnut oil

Speed cooking tip: bake squash whole and then use’m in different meals, with different flavors and different uses.