What’s in Season Now: Fiddlehead Ferns
In spring, for what seems like one fleeting and glorious moment, fiddlehead ferns appear. Fiddleheads are the furled fronds of young ferns, harvested for use as a vegetable before the […]
Yes, There is Life After Cheese!
By Chef Linda I know you. You’re reading this because you’re torn. You’re confused. You feel hopeless. Either your conscience or your doctor is telling you that you need to […]
Want to Feel Your Oats?
When you think about your favorite whole grains, do oats come to mind? Typically relegated to the breakfast table (and there’s nothing wrong with that!), oats are actually versatile in […]
“Dear Chef Linda”…Giving Up Cheese
We get questions and comments from our readers about cooking, vegan substitutions, nutrition, and about the lifestyle changes and challenges that are part of the compassionate journey. Because April is […]
The Other Side of Beans
Beans, beans, the magical meal. The more you eat, the better you feel! As one of the smartest food choices you can make, beans are brimming with protein, fiber, antioxidants, […]
Grilled Cheese is for Vegans
Grilled Cheese is for Vegans In honor of National Grilled Cheese Month, we experimented with a variety of dairy-free cheeses and approaches to the consummate comfort food. Vegan cheese has [...]
Ask the Chef: Perplexed by Protein
Ask the Chef: Perplexed by Protein “Dear Chef Linda, I feel like I’m ready to start my vegan journey, but my family is not on board. I want to be prepared […]
Ask the Chef: Bothered by Beans
Ask the Chef: Bothered by Beans “Dear Chef Linda, I’ve heard you say that buying dried beans and cooking them is best. Sounds silly, but even though I’ve tried it, I’m […]
Ask the Chef: Trouble with Tempeh
Ask the Chef: Trouble with Tempeh “Dear Chef Linda, I know people rave about tempeh and I can’t understand why. I’ve tried making several recipes that I found online and […]
Tasting Tempeh
Tasting Tempeh If you’ve been up to visit Catskill Animal Sanctuary this season, you may have been visited our food tasting table. Rain or shine, hot or humid (or both!), […]
