tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50452085327243606042024-03-13T07:45:33.584-06:00Cooking With KaarinWholesome healthy simple veggie mealsKLundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291289166775298844noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045208532724360604.post-4934589318341890132013-05-25T18:30:00.000-06:002013-05-25T18:30:04.700-06:00Wildbrine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I never tried kimchi before and my local co-op had this on sale, so I decided to try it. I'm so glad I did, because this brand is soooo good. They also have several varieties of sauerkraut, as well. Can't wait to try those.</span>KLundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291289166775298844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045208532724360604.post-35605094702608935522012-05-14T16:57:00.001-06:002012-05-14T16:57:32.885-06:00Bubbie's Sauerkraut<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is my new favorite sauerkraut, instead of a vinegar brine, they use a salted water brine. The cabbage stays crunchy and is delicious plain or on your favorite veggie dog. Fermented foods are good for keeping the flora of intestinal bacteria in balance and have many other health benefits. You can find this product in the refrigerated section of your local health food store.KLundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291289166775298844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045208532724360604.post-47425131716035245312012-01-15T15:31:00.000-07:002012-01-15T15:31:24.147-07:00Breakfast this morningI love having a nice tofu scramble on mornings when I have time to cook something more substantial than hot cereal.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-thnigZiXOXM/TxNSCmCnzFI/AAAAAAAAAhI/y0p9y7D7fvg/s1600/DSCN1890.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-thnigZiXOXM/TxNSCmCnzFI/AAAAAAAAAhI/y0p9y7D7fvg/s320/DSCN1890.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>For this scramble I put just a dash or two of olive oil in a saute pan sauteed garlic, two types of kale (dinosaur and red), roasted red peppers, shiitake mushrooms and some "bacon" bits. The tofu was crumbled and tossed with some kala namak (black salt) for eggy flavor, tumeric and lemon juice, before being added to the pan with the veggies. I added a dash of liquid aminos and a sprinkle of nutritional yeast and salt and pepper. I love having my scramble with fresh avocado, so I can have some in every bite of scramble. So delish!KLundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291289166775298844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045208532724360604.post-11364062208425304452011-11-09T09:35:00.000-07:002011-11-09T09:35:18.480-07:00Why Power Plate<a href="http://pcrm.org/health/diets/pplate/why-power-plate">http://pcrm.org/health/diets/pplate/why-power-plate</a>KLundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291289166775298844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045208532724360604.post-29620055707596587902011-11-06T11:43:00.000-07:002011-11-06T11:43:54.154-07:00Breakfast This Morning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KkSQI5BDjOA/TrbVPfyz4zI/AAAAAAAAAgc/2C5r6IJHB-w/s1600/DSCN1307.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KkSQI5BDjOA/TrbVPfyz4zI/AAAAAAAAAgc/2C5r6IJHB-w/s320/DSCN1307.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><u>Smoothie</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">Frozen Blueberries, Raspberries, Peaches, Mango and Strawberry</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">Baby Carrots and Spinach</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">Banana for sweetness (the riper the sweeter)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">Handfull of Ice</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">Acidophilus and Flax Oil</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">Little Rice Milk and the rest Vanilla Soy Milk</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">Blended in the VitaMix</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><u>Cereal</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">7-Grain Cereal</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">Slivered Almonds, Raw Pumpkin Seeds</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">Blueberries and Craisins</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">Cinnamon</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">Agave</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">Vanilla Soy Milk</span>KLundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291289166775298844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045208532724360604.post-52684388922156623962011-11-01T20:19:00.000-06:002011-11-01T20:19:33.172-06:00Happy World Vegan Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dBJJ1R-Iiq8/TrCoeJ75adI/AAAAAAAAAfg/bu8Cdqd67fs/s1600/world-vegan-day-logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dBJJ1R-Iiq8/TrCoeJ75adI/AAAAAAAAAfg/bu8Cdqd67fs/s1600/world-vegan-day-logo.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;"><a href="http://www.examiner.com/vegan-in-national/become-a-vegan-10-easy-steps" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span>http://www.examiner.com/vegan-</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span><span>in-national/become-a-vegan-10-</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span>easy-steps</a></span>KLundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291289166775298844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045208532724360604.post-2101772408147635702011-07-21T21:24:00.000-06:002011-07-21T21:24:56.183-06:00"Toona" SandwichBoth my cameras have gone kaput, so unfortunately, I haven't been able to post any pics lately. Regular tuna never set well with me, due to acid reflux, I hated tasting it 9 hours later. Sorry for that visual, but I love, love love THIS version.<br />
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Mash chickpeas with a fork<br />
add relish<br />
fresh chives<br />
salt and pepper<br />
kelp flakes<br />
dill<br />
and a light dollup of veganaise<br />
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Place on toasted cracked wheat sourdough.KLundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291289166775298844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045208532724360604.post-39334477569324144572011-06-01T09:25:00.000-06:002011-06-01T09:25:22.023-06:00My New Fave Salad Dressing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-miDDByLmu2I/TeZZLWQk-7I/AAAAAAAAAdQ/wwzz3lOAku0/s1600/DrewGreekDressing_web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-miDDByLmu2I/TeZZLWQk-7I/AAAAAAAAAdQ/wwzz3lOAku0/s320/DrewGreekDressing_web.jpg" width="96" /></a></div>This is my new favorite salad dressing. I usually make a salad of romaine lettuce, garbanzo beans, chopped pepperoncinis, fresh chives and top with this dressing. Drew's Greek Olive, sooooo good!KLundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291289166775298844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045208532724360604.post-62787999279069166402011-04-26T10:19:00.001-06:002011-04-26T10:19:47.097-06:00Bleh!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zQyhS7fhGGA/TbbvXfNL5FI/AAAAAAAAAdM/HgnFgoArYzo/s1600/Sour+Cream+16+oz.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zQyhS7fhGGA/TbbvXfNL5FI/AAAAAAAAAdM/HgnFgoArYzo/s320/Sour+Cream+16+oz.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, I thought I would try a new sour cream alternative-it was even more expensive than tofutti-but thought I would try it. I like Tofutti okay, but it has a slightly odd flavor, so saw this at the local co-op and was hoping I could find something that was even better. First off, the smell is a little off putting and the taste well, just awful. It tastes like play-dough. I'm glad I just tried it plain and didn't ruin any food with this awful stuff. So, four dollars down the drain. Think I will either go with Tofutti brand or go without.</span>KLundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291289166775298844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045208532724360604.post-15073331533198403402011-04-17T21:13:00.002-06:002011-04-17T21:13:45.657-06:00Veg Funny<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--wWlRXPqzgk/TausVsaxzdI/AAAAAAAAAdI/z-FoB37zRPc/s1600/BizarroBreastFeedingWB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--wWlRXPqzgk/TausVsaxzdI/AAAAAAAAAdI/z-FoB37zRPc/s320/BizarroBreastFeedingWB.jpg" width="268" /></a></div>KLundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291289166775298844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045208532724360604.post-15819119647350870212011-03-20T14:36:00.000-06:002011-03-20T14:36:58.376-06:00Daiya<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZH8ourC0dyk/TYZlW3hK0ZI/AAAAAAAAAc8/e5Ji-IF6ANY/s1600/daiya.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="229" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZH8ourC0dyk/TYZlW3hK0ZI/AAAAAAAAAc8/e5Ji-IF6ANY/s320/daiya.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I have been hearing a lot of rave reviews on different vegan sites around the blogosphere singing the praises of Daiya cheese. I got excited when my local co-op started carrying the stuff and tried some out on pizza. I tried the cheddar style shreds, and after baking, it seemed to turn into a big gluey mess. I didn't particularly care for the flavor either and ended up just scraping it off my pizza. I also tried it plain and I am pretty sure I won't be buying this again. Not sure if the mozzarella style would taste any better.KLundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291289166775298844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045208532724360604.post-78693318142780957402011-03-14T23:20:00.001-06:002011-03-20T14:49:56.381-06:00My New Fave Breakfast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-N2azmZHKkbM/TYZoa2xPwVI/AAAAAAAAAdA/AUR3SnI9sG0/s1600/3589343360_919995b2a4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-N2azmZHKkbM/TYZoa2xPwVI/AAAAAAAAAdA/AUR3SnI9sG0/s320/3589343360_919995b2a4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">I discovered </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Peanut Butter and Co.'s</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> Dark Chocolate Dreams peanut butter. This stuff is amazing. I put about 2 TBS in my oatmeal in the morning and stir, add a drizzle of agave, cinnamon, and soy milk. Sometimes I may add a TBS of ground flax. I could eat this every morning.</span>KLundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291289166775298844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045208532724360604.post-20161889581609643882010-12-08T21:48:00.002-07:002010-12-08T21:56:26.705-07:00Baked Red Potatoes with Lentil Chili<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#663333;"><b>Sorry, I don't have a pic for this, but it was extremely delicious.</b></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;"><b>I baked some red potatoes in the oven and topped with a quick lentil chili. </b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;"><b>For the chili I took 4 cups of water mixed with about 2 Tbs of "chicken" broth powder, added fresh garlic and red onions and 1 1/2 cups of rinsed uncooked lentils. For the spices I used chili powder, cumin, cayenne and coriander. Let it come to a boil and simmer until the lentils were almost done and added a can of rotel. </b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;"><b>I topped my potatoes with the chili and for the vegetarians you can add sour cream and cheese and vegans add your favorite vegan cheese and sour cream substitutes. I forgot to put salt and pepper in the chili, so I topped my potato with these, some fresh red onion and sliced tabasco pimento stuffed olives. So good. I ate too much.</b></span></div>KLundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291289166775298844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045208532724360604.post-10420626307550954392010-06-28T20:49:00.005-06:002010-06-28T21:01:43.112-06:00Tabouli<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_90NFXzFhtoY/TClgPzy9HPI/AAAAAAAAAcE/I_2QJokrT3o/s1600/P1010112.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_90NFXzFhtoY/TClgPzy9HPI/AAAAAAAAAcE/I_2QJokrT3o/s400/P1010112.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488023445645892850" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#003300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Sorry, I have been a horrible blogger lately, but between, school, work and my gimpy foot I have been a little busy....will try to do better. It was the hottest day of the year so far (think it got to 104) and really wanted something lite and tasty and then it hit me...tabouli! Sorry the pic is a little blurry, but it is the best out of four.</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#003300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#003300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">For my particular version this evening, I used 1 2/3 cup of bulgur in a glass bowl and poured in 1 2/3 cup of boiling water. I covered with a tea towel and let sit until water was absorbed and bulgur was cooled. I added one and a half medium tomatoes, a handful of mint and parsley, about 4-5 Tbs of olive oil, about 4 Tbs of lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. This really is much better if refrigerated overnight, but I had to eat it tonight.<br /></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#003300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;color:#003300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div></div>KLundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291289166775298844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045208532724360604.post-10658358876858466672010-01-28T13:53:00.003-07:002010-01-28T14:02:56.064-07:00Hummus<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_90NFXzFhtoY/S2H5b_r-pZI/AAAAAAAAAa8/OiODvwOeUFA/s1600-h/P1010033.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_90NFXzFhtoY/S2H5b_r-pZI/AAAAAAAAAa8/OiODvwOeUFA/s400/P1010033.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431896884933207442" /></a>Made this for a nice snack. I put two cups of cooked garbanzo beans, 1/3 cup tahini, 3 Tbs lemon juice, 2 Tbs olive oil, about a one inch piece of elephant garlic, approximately 1/4 tsp of cumin and chili powder and salt to taste and blend in food processor til smooth. Drizzle olive oil over top and sprinkle with chili powder to serve. Good with veggies, crackers, pita bread, whatever.KLundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291289166775298844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045208532724360604.post-65063731025068194052010-01-28T13:35:00.003-07:002010-01-28T13:49:46.580-07:00Smokey Bean Soup<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_90NFXzFhtoY/S2H1bjFr1DI/AAAAAAAAAa0/XqbSCNoWmkY/s1600-h/P1010022.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_90NFXzFhtoY/S2H1bjFr1DI/AAAAAAAAAa0/XqbSCNoWmkY/s400/P1010022.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431892479209886770" /></a>I cooked some pinto beans in my crockpot with a little dried garlic and onion, and added about a two inch piece of kombu. When the beans were tender I added a couple teaspoons of salt and removed the kombu. The next day the beans and the liquid all went on the stove-top with about 2-4 cups of water (depending on how thick you want your soup) mixed with veggie-broth powder. Added thyme, fresh ground pepper, salt to taste, and about 3 dashes of liquid smoke. Simmered for about an hour or so, added some fresh chopped kale and when wilted was ready to serve.<div><br /></div><div>Tasted great with the fresh baked bread my son's girlfriend made topped with blackberry jam.</div>KLundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291289166775298844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045208532724360604.post-13769907233338715042010-01-28T13:20:00.003-07:002010-01-28T13:34:28.251-07:00Spaghetti and Roasted Yellow Beets and Greens<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_90NFXzFhtoY/S2Hxx3On7wI/AAAAAAAAAas/ZylyXXGaRFw/s1600-h/P1010002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_90NFXzFhtoY/S2Hxx3On7wI/AAAAAAAAAas/ZylyXXGaRFw/s400/P1010002.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431888464526700290" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;color:#333333;">I was exhausted the other night, so my lovely DH made the sauce for this dinner. I am not exactly sure what spices he put in, but I do know there are some mushrooms and chickpeas-if ya want the recipe I will let him know. We used half whole wheat and half spelt noodles and I topped mine with ground cashews and nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana, serif;color:#333333;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana, serif;color:#333333;">The yellow beets I peeled and sliced and tossed in olive oil and rosemary and roasted in the oven, stirring occasionally until tender and slightly brown. I sauteed the beet greens and some kale on the stove top with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar until the leaves wilt and the balsamic has carmelized slightly. Add a little more rosemary and some sea salt and pepper. DH used to hate beets until I made this for him. So yummy, I could eat it every day.</span></div>KLundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291289166775298844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045208532724360604.post-11848201924594900992010-01-15T09:13:00.002-07:002010-01-15T09:22:58.872-07:00Breakfast Quinoa<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_90NFXzFhtoY/S1CUfLaq0rI/AAAAAAAAAak/i8BEnviSrg4/s1600-h/P1010003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_90NFXzFhtoY/S1CUfLaq0rI/AAAAAAAAAak/i8BEnviSrg4/s400/P1010003.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427000814342951602" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 18px; "><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0.35em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.8em; margin-left: 0px; "><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: normal; font-family: Verdana; ">1 cup </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: normal; font-family: Verdana; "><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">Quinoa<br /></span></span></em><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: normal; font-family: Verdana; ">2 cups Water<br /></span></em><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: normal; font-family: Verdana; ">1 large apple; chopped<br /></span></em><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: normal; font-family: Verdana; ">1/3 cup</span></em><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: normal; font-family: Verdana; "><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "> Raisins<br /></span></span></em><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: normal; font-family: Verdana; ">1 tsp<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "> Cinnamon<br /></span></span></em><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana; "><br /><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#008000;"><b><br /></b></span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana; ">Rinse quinoa and add to water. Add apples, raisins and cinnamon; <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12px; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana; ">bring to a boil. </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana; ">Reduce heat;</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana; "> simmer until water is absorbed. </span></span></span></p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0.35em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.8em; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">I really like this topped with agave and hemp milk, but I was out of hemp, so I used vanilla soy milk.</span></span></p></span>KLundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291289166775298844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045208532724360604.post-81283502880527032592010-01-14T20:55:00.002-07:002010-01-14T21:06:16.202-07:00Easy Dinner<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_90NFXzFhtoY/S0_nbn-DTuI/AAAAAAAAAac/hvoWr1iw3zo/s1600-h/P1010004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_90NFXzFhtoY/S0_nbn-DTuI/AAAAAAAAAac/hvoWr1iw3zo/s400/P1010004.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426810537776467682" /></a>Leftover Gyro toppings to make a Greek Salad-lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, kalamata, tziziki, added some pepperoncinis (just luv, luv, luv pepperoncinis), and some fresh ground pepper. <div><br /></div><div>Boiled some Dutch yellow potatoes, topped with some black beans mixed with canned tomatoes and jalapenos and Mrs. Dash chili and lime. Added avocado, more pepperoncinis, Chalulah hot sauce, salt and pepper and a dollop of Tofutti Vegan Sour Cream. Easy, quick and delish.</div>KLundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291289166775298844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045208532724360604.post-10520056306291354882010-01-14T18:04:00.003-07:002010-01-14T18:09:56.264-07:00Green Juice<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_90NFXzFhtoY/S0-_R9-4i7I/AAAAAAAAAaU/yLsE_7Q0Gmo/s1600-h/P1010001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_90NFXzFhtoY/S0-_R9-4i7I/AAAAAAAAAaU/yLsE_7Q0Gmo/s400/P1010001.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426766391421733810" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;color:#003300;">Been feeling a little tired and sluggish lately. Not sure if it is the weather or my iron level (tend to be a little anemic at times), so decided some green juice is in order. It has spinach, kale, spirulina, wheat grass, apple, banana, carrot, lemon juice, fresh grated ginger and some filtered water. Think I am feeling better already.</span>KLundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291289166775298844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045208532724360604.post-86790816966446287072010-01-13T20:47:00.003-07:002010-01-13T21:10:41.153-07:00Vegan Gyros and Acorn Squash<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_90NFXzFhtoY/S06UEi9s6hI/AAAAAAAAAaM/bPfUW-WvPiU/s1600-h/P1010097.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_90NFXzFhtoY/S06UEi9s6hI/AAAAAAAAAaM/bPfUW-WvPiU/s400/P1010097.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426437406854015506" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#660000;">Vegan Gyros made with a greek pita, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, Kalamata olives, red onion,and a vegan Tziziki sauce. And for those that wanted-fake chicken strips with Mrs. Dash garlic and herb. Tziziki is made with plain low-fat soy yogurt, granulated garlic, dill and salt.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;color:#660000;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;color:#660000;">The acorn squash was baked in the oven and during the last 10 minutes or so, added Earthbalance vegan butter, agave nectar and cinnamon.</span></div>KLundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291289166775298844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045208532724360604.post-87256710310504217882009-06-29T20:43:00.003-06:002011-03-15T08:09:03.659-06:00Taco Salad<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_90NFXzFhtoY/Skl8-SApyRI/AAAAAAAAAZA/YJQ-5bqIyU0/s1600-h/06-23-09+096.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352947041534855442" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_90NFXzFhtoY/Skl8-SApyRI/AAAAAAAAAZA/YJQ-5bqIyU0/s400/06-23-09+096.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: verdana;">Crushed tortilla chips</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana;">Fresh Lettuce from the garden</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana;">Red onion</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana;">Pinto beans</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana;">Fresh tomatoes</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana;">Jalapenos and Pepperoncinis</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana;">Vegan Nacho "Cheese" Sauce</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana;">Chalula</span>KLundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291289166775298844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045208532724360604.post-59868187409235970832009-06-17T12:06:00.003-06:002009-06-17T12:16:32.424-06:00Greek-Style Pasta<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_90NFXzFhtoY/Sjkw6_IT2SI/AAAAAAAAAXA/pvH__LlWMWw/s1600-h/P1010048.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348359822416009506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_90NFXzFhtoY/Sjkw6_IT2SI/AAAAAAAAAXA/pvH__LlWMWw/s400/P1010048.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="color:#330033;">I Just threw this together, so I don't really have too many specifics on the recipe, but I will try. Here goes......</span><br /><span style="color:#330033;">Sauteed some red onion and garlic in olive oil until soft, then added some kale and spinach. Added 2 cans of "Hunt's" organic diced tomatoes, a large can of tomato sauce, thyme, basil, oregano, chili powder, marjorum, and red chili flakes to taste. Bring to boil, then let simmer for about half to one hour. Before serving, I added garbanzo beans and kalamata olives. Heat through. Served on whole wheat pasta and topped with romano and feta cheese. Served with salad and applesauce.</span><br /><div></div>KLundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291289166775298844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045208532724360604.post-53892244823019141172009-06-12T18:13:00.003-06:002009-06-17T11:56:50.425-06:00Grilled Artichokes and Gyro Sandwiches<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_90NFXzFhtoY/SjLwHZaA-1I/AAAAAAAAAW4/MUTIbEFnUik/s1600-h/P1010132.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346599717511953234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_90NFXzFhtoY/SjLwHZaA-1I/AAAAAAAAAW4/MUTIbEFnUik/s400/P1010132.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#000066;">I cut each artichoke in half and steamed until almost tender. Then basted with Italian dressing and grilled until tender and roasted. Served with lemon dipping sauce.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#000066;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#000066;">Now, we didn't do a traditional gyro with the beef and lamb combo, but those who wanted put sliced tomato and garlic turkey sausage on theirs. I grilled the greek-style pitas on the bbq and kept them warm in a tea towel until needed. They are topped with romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, feta cheese and homemade tziki sauce.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#000066;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#000066;">The sauce is made with non-fat plain yogurt, granulated garlic, dill, salt to taste and sliced cucumber.</span></div>KLundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291289166775298844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045208532724360604.post-4448575370728031182009-06-06T17:55:00.003-06:002009-06-06T18:17:25.071-06:00Meusli<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_90NFXzFhtoY/SisCN4lbwMI/AAAAAAAAAWw/xJeZjPfNkq4/s1600-h/060509+035.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344367820356174018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_90NFXzFhtoY/SisCN4lbwMI/AAAAAAAAAWw/xJeZjPfNkq4/s400/060509+035.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="color:#cc33cc;">This is what we have been having for breakfast lately, instead of our usual oatmeal. You can use a variety of nuts, seeds, rolled grains, dried and fresh fruit, and milks.</span></div><div><span style="color:#cc33cc;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#cc33cc;">This particular version has 3/4 cup of raw oats, handful of chopped almonds, some sesame seeds, craisins, dried cherries, dried coconut, some frozen berries, a dash of cinnamon and a drizzle of honey.</span></div><div></div><div><span style="color:#cc33cc;">I soaked it all in some vanilla soy milk and a little hemp milk for at least a half an hour. You can also make it up the night before and soak it overnight in the fridge. I then added some chopped apple, a dash more soy milk, mix and serve. This is a great hearty breakfast.</span> </div>KLundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291289166775298844noreply@blogger.com0