Vegetarian Whole Foods Made Simple
Hello! How was your weekend? Mine was wonderful, but busy! I’m looking forward to putting my feet up tonight with a glass of wine, and catching up on House of Cards. Do you watch it? I am obsessed. Also on the menu this evening is …
Are you ready for a holiday?! Ugh me too. Yes I know I just returned from a trip home to England, but that really doesn’t count. I’m talking about the unapologetic beach-bum kind of holiday. The kind that requires nothing but a sun lounger, a …
Happy Monday! How was your weekend? Mine was busy! On Friday, which was of course Valentine’s Day, I was involved in a top secret marriage proposal mission. Saturday was spent celebrating the birthday of my friend Lori, we ate too much at the Hibachi Grill and then went dancing. Then on Sunday, my dear friend Emma cooked me a vegan feast! Walnut burgers with slaw, and a vegan cheesecake made with avocados- so divine.
This post was actually supposed to be a spiced mango cake, but I couldn’t find mangos at the shop yesterday. So instead, I am sharing a really low key vegetable dish. It makes a good side dish, but usually I eat it with rice to make a complete meal. I love it because the prep is so simple, but the final result is brimming with flavour! Peel, chop and then roast the veg, while the veg roasts, the coconut and curry sauce just simmers away in a saucepan. Easy, straightforward, and perfect for a Monday!
It’s been a rough week getting used to Michigan again. After the familiar, temperate climes of England, I was ill-prepared for the gargantuan snow piles and biting wind of the Midwest. I thought I should share my cure with you, solace in a bowl if …
Every Christmas Kirk and I give Nigella Lawson’s Marinated Christmas Feta to our closest friends (original recipe in this book). This year, I was a little over enthusiastic with the feta purchasing, and after we had made all of our gifts, we were still left …
Happy New Year everybody! What are your plans for 2014? I am still a little vague on my resolutions, but I am hoping to read more books, beat my half marathon time (I’m planning on 5 this year!), and to nurture my new favorite project: Emma’s Little Kitchen.
I don’t know about you, but I was quite excited to get back into my normal routine this morning. The last two weeks have been wonderful, but I need a little break from the wine, the cheese and the rich desserts. Sleep, exercise and vitamin C are in order!
Enter this delightful concoction, guaranteed to put the goodness back in! Simply take coconut water, frozen peaches and a little honey or agave to sweeten, and voila! Health and vitality magically restored. I love to drink this through the colder months for a little immune system boost, but it is also fantastically refreshing in the hot months. In fact, the first time I made this was after a sweaty July run. Perfection.
Wishing you a very happy 2014! Cheers!
Cabbage is one of those vegetables with a bad reputation, but handled correctly it can be glorious! Just exercise a little patience, and cook those lovely purple strands slowly on the stovetop until they become slightly caramelized. I promise you it will be worth it. …
Ah, the humble nut roast! Appealing (in my experience) by Vegetarians & Carnivores alike, and a fabulous winter staple! I know it may seem a little over done this days, but maybe that’s for good reason. After all, it is hearty, simple, delicious and provides, …
