the natural goodness of ginger
ginger has been used for thousands of years in chinese medicine to treat stomach disorders like persistent nausea, motion sickness, morning sickness, loss of appetite or anorexia. but it also treats mild lung disorders, like upper respiratory tract infections, bronchitis or a simple cold and cough. it reduces toxicity which means it is anti-bacterial, and explains why ginger is always served with sushi – to battle the bacteria in the raw... Read More
zucchini pizza with homemade lemon herb tofu goat cheese and gluten-free crust
this recipe was inspired a few weeks ago by a post over at smitten kitchen. i am constantly in awe of her creative recipes and stunning, crisp, clean presentation, but like to think of my own way to make the same dish. based loosely on a creamy pasta sauce with tofu i once made, i created my own way to make homemade tofu goat cheese that even gets soft and melty! the first time i served it up was to non-vegans who thought i had used cheese. underneath... Read More
herb and corn meal onion rings
i appreciate a good onion ring when i taste one, but it’s hard to find a place that doesn’t fry them up in the same oil they cook the chicken fingers in. similarly, the heavy all-flour batter typically used is way too thick, requiring a longer cooking, which results in an over-cooked onion inside. i took a stab at making my own with some delicious results – using corn meal instead of flour makes for a much lighter, fresher, crispier... Read More
how-to: grow herbs indoors
i’ve recently had a few people ask me what plants are good to start out with if you want to grow your own herbs, here are some plants that are nearly impossible to kill. Read More Read More
twice-baked yams
even though it’s still hot in LA, we are halfway through september and i’m already thinking about autumn foods. my favorite are yams, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin. i wanted to do something that really accented the yam in all of it’s glory, i wasn’t even interested in adding other vegetables. just a few herbs and you can enjoy these tasty little tubers in all their sweet, creamy, toasty glory. Read More Read More