Vegan caviar made from seaweed? I continue to be amazed at the plant-based versions of foods that I thought I would never eat again! I initially bought Caviart® plant-based caviar to motivate me to improve my sushi-making skills or to garnish blini (thin Russian buckwheat pancakes). Both dishes ...
Green Living
Can Dry January Lead to Damp February?
I took the Dry January challenge and have found that eliminating all alcohol from my life has been far easier than cutting back or drinking moderately. I’ve also found so many unexpected benefits for my health – like deep restful sleep, improved digestion, and a clear mind – that I’m honestly ...
Italian Restaurant Etiquette 101
I’d like to share some of the things I learned during a recent three week trip to Northern Italy. We visited two dozen restaurants in Milan, on the Ligurian coast, and in the Piedmont region. While some of these tips seem obvious in retrospect, I didn’t find any books or articles that clued me in ...
Vegetarian Travel in Northern Italy
Long time, no blog. The reason is our March trip to Milan (in the Lombardy region), Rapallo (in Liguria), The Laghne (Piedmont wine country), and the unbelievable amount of planning involved with making that trip happen. (Did I mention that I was also trying to learn at least a modicum of Italian ...
Pesto Genovese with Green Beans, Roasted Tomatoes, Yukon Gold Potatoes, and Basil Burrata
One of the joys of summer is growing my own basil – which means that fresh Pesto Genovese is always an option for dinner. My favorite way to turn pesto into a full-blown meal worthy of company is to add cubed Yukon Gold potatoes, stringless green beans, and oven roasted tomatoes, before topping my ...
Fish-Free Tuna and Cannellini Bean Salad
I recently learned about Good Catch, a cool company that makes plant-based seafood products. Good Catch uses a blend of six plant proteins made from legumes - peas, lentils, chickpeas, soy, fava beans, and navy beans – and have created a credible stand-in for tuna. Good Catch’s Fish-Free Tuna has ...
Sheet Pan Honey-Mustard Vegan Sausages and Veggies – Cheat Sheet Style!
Most people love the convenience of sheet pan dinners, but the sad truth is that ingredients are often unevenly cooked – especially plant-based protein products which cook much more quickly than meat. At least, that’s what I thought before I was introduced to Cheat Sheets. A dear friend gave ...
Beyond Belief Meatless Meatballs stuffed with Mouthwatering Mozzerella
Who doesn't secretly love fried food? While I normally just say no to fried food, the concept of an air fryer that cooks food crisp without added oil is immensely intriguing. So when America's Test Kitchen had a sale on the air fryer it rated as a "best buy", I scored a GoWISE USA 3.7 Quart ...
