Beans are boss, which is why beans are honored every year on January 6, National Bean Day. We’ve got 10 great reasons to eat more beans this year: 1) Nutrition. Beans are loaded with fiber, potassium, magnesium, folate, and iron…nutrients many people don’t get enough of today. Getting nutrients from foods instead of supplements is … Read more
By Chef Linda Eliminating animals and animal products from your diet is often the first step in opening your eyes and appetite to a world of other foods that have been here all along. If you haven’t fallen in love with leafy greens yet, there’s no better time! Leafy greens, including collards, kale, spinach, arugula, … Read more
Did you hear about the guy who didn’t eat enough vegetables? His heart skipped a beet. Beets. You either love ’em or you hate ’em. Listen up, beet-haters, there are plenty of good reasons to love your beets, starting with nutrition (for more on nutrition, see article in Healthline). Packed with essential nutrients, beets are … Read more
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 say “goodbye” to cheese but the sweet sorrow of parting ways seems too much to bear. Maybe you’ve heard from others that they’ve given up … Read more
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 sweet and savory dishes–and they’re economical, too! But why are we pushing oats…? …Because we push plants as the way to eat if you care … Read more
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 National Grilled Cheese month, we wanted to share this recent comment about how many of us struggle to give up cheese and what helps keep … Read more
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, vitamins, and minerals. We often think of beans in colder weather, when hearty soups and stews are on our minds, but there’s no time like … Read more
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 come a long way, baby, with so many delicious options available, we can belly-up to the table to enjoy this classic sandwich made with compassion as … Read more
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 still not comfortable. I’ve cooked beans before and sometimes even after a long time on the stove, they’re still too hard. I also don’t know … Read more
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 it never really tastes very good. Help! What am I doing wrong?” Dear Trouble, done right, tempeh can be a versatile staple to have on … Read more
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