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Comment on sweet and salty seedy nut bars by Claire

Claire — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:38:46 +0000

I love recipes like this, where you can use up all of the bits of things you have on hand. So versatile! It’s been bookmarked for the next time I’m craving something sweet yet healthy.

Comment on sweet and salty seedy nut bars by Rose

Rose — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:33:31 +0000

These look wonderful…I think salt and chocolate go very well together.

Comment on garlicy turnip, kohlrabi and purple yam topped with fried sage leaves by veggievixen

veggievixen — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:40:05 +0000

all those veggies look delicious! i am definitely a fan of purple vegetables.

Comment on 5 reasons to go raw, and 5 not to by jacqueline

jacqueline — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:27:35 +0000

good points maija!

raw food should still be part of most people’s normal diet, it’s a good source of fiber, vitamins, and enzymes. but everyone is different and they’re diets should reflect that. we all have to find our own balance.

Comment on vegan thanksgiving: apple cinnamon stuffing by jacqueline

jacqueline — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:21:36 +0000

thanks for the tip! i’ll check it out this year.

Comment on veggie pot pie by jacqueline

jacqueline — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:20:18 +0000

it’s not very heavy in celery flavor, when browned like that with the other veggies they all just sort of meld into one flavor that isn’t distinctive of any of the individual vegetables.

Comment on 5 reasons to go raw, and 5 not to by Maija Haavisto

Maija Haavisto — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:04:32 +0000

I’d say that raw food at its simplest can be quicker and easier to whip up than almost any other food. For example many raw “cookies” and “brownies” take five minutes to make and with very few dishes to wash afterwards. Many soups, sauces and spreads are the same. And it’s a real delight in the summer, when you don’t want to turn on the oven, but would still like to make, say, chocolate cake.

Raw food may not be suitable for people with IBS (many who have IBS have problems with a) many raw veggies b) anything fatty, including nuts and seeds). Luckily I don’t have that problem despite having IBS, though raw onions, cruciferous vegetables and some other raw veggies do give me some trouble.

Also, if you’re allergic to nuts, eating raw might be difficult – not impossible, but not nearly as nice.

Comment on salty caramel dipping sauce by Maija Haavisto

Maija Haavisto — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:49:55 +0000

The food porn police ought to visit this entry. I mean, pictures of caramel (or syrup, chocolate etc) being poured/drizzled are great and everything, but this post just gave me an overdose! Waah! Now I can’t think of anything else.

Comment on vegan thanksgiving: apple cinnamon stuffing by Maija Haavisto

Maija Haavisto — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:37:05 +0000

Just in case you’re interested in trying a very good homemade vegan “turkey”, I recommend Bryanna Clark Grogan’s one. Where I live turkey isn’t traditional holiday food, but I make this one for myself for Christmas every year. http://www.bryannaclarkgrogan.com/page/page/1435893.htm

Comment on sunchokes roasted with lavender and garlic by Maija Haavisto

Maija Haavisto — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:22:01 +0000

Jerusalem artichokes are my favorite vegetable, and they’re wonderful roasted. For Christmas I rolled them in powdered dried mushrooms before roasting and it was great.

I’ve seen loads of lavender-flavoured recipes recently. I’m planning to make roasted Brussels sprouts today and now I can’t decide whether to spice them with lavender or lemongrass (I guess a combination might turn out too exotic)!