Snubbr, a site that let’s you ask any question and have it answered by experts, asked if they could write a guest post about the best Vegan cookbooks for your Dad. Your Dad isn’t a vegan? Mine either. But cutting down on animal products (and his cholesterol) will protect his sweet heart. Maybe present the [...]
Archive for May, 2010
22 May
Rice and Beans night
Every time I make brown rice or soak and then cook black beans I make extra and freeze the leftovers. It doesn’t really take any more time or energy to make more than you need, and then when you come home mid-week, ravenous and lazy and tired and not wanting to cook, a little quick [...]
12 May
Riblet Sandwich at A Full Plate Cafe
Every great once-and-awhile I don’t want eggs for brunch. I know, shocking! But when that time comes, I usually want a hearty, savory sandwich and a side of fried potatoes. A few weekends ago I hopped the El to A Full Plate Cafe in Northern Liberties to drop off some of Mama Gautsche’s Zucchini Cookies [...]
9 May
Sprouting Beans
Not only to sprouted bean pack a great crunch, they are also higher in enzymes, fiber B-vitamins and protein than cooked or canned beans, an easy protein-pick if you’re eating raw, and easy to make yourself. Garbanzo beans (or chickpeas) work especially well and make a wonderful hummus, as do green lentils. Mung beans, adzuki [...]
4 May
Yards Brewing Company
You may have noticed that I’m a big fan of local sustainable urban living magazine, Grid. I even write a piece for them now and again. A few weeks ago they celebrated their one-year anniversary with a big party at the new Yards Brewing Company tasting room, a big open bar just off the Spring [...]
