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Lentils and Toast

I think this dish is a perfect meal – it has fiber, protein, veggies, and it is delicious and comforting. It’s a warm combination of lentils, spinach, and caramelized onions, with whole grain toast and a boiled egg to accompany it. I could eat it for any meal of the day, and be happy and […]

Posted 16 April 2010 | comfort food   legumes   simple dinners   vegetarian | Comments Off on Lentils and Toast Tagged: , , , ,

Kid Snacks: Applesauce and Almonds

Another simple yet nourishing kid snack – applesauce and sliced almonds. My son especially enjoyed sprinkling the almonds into the sauce himself. So much so, he insisted on also sprinkling almonds into the black bean soup we had for supper. A little fruit, a little fiber, a little protein, and some vitamin E to boot. […]

Posted 16 April 2010 | kid snacks   kid stuff   snacks   vegetarian | Comments Off on Kid Snacks: Applesauce and Almonds Tagged: , ,

How does your garden grow?

Come August, if you want a little of this action, it’s time to start planting (or at least planning.) I could go on and on about the virtues of planting and harvesting your own food – it’s the ultimate way to go local. The food is a few feet and minutes away from your mouth […]

Posted 13 April 2010 | appetizers   condiments   gardening   salad and salad dressings | Comments (4) Tagged: , , , , , ,

Lemon Garlic Pasta

I THINK spring is actually here…we still may have some chilly days ahead of us here in the Upper Midwest, but my rhubarb is peeking up, asparagus is venturing forth, and I’ve worn shorts. (Although the shorts thing isn’t very indicative of the weather, since I’m hugely pregnant and am throwing off heat like a […]

Posted 11 April 2010 | pasta   simple dinners   vegetarian | Comments Off on Lemon Garlic Pasta Tagged: ,

Rhubarb Ice Pops

So I’ve been harboring a secret desire to buy a little ice cream truck and sell ice pops – but not just any ice pop. Ice pops for a sophisticated palate. I’m nuts about popsicles, and I’ve been experimenting with all sorts of local, seasonal flavors. Here is one of my favorites, and it is […]

Posted 06 April 2010 | dessert   kid stuff   rhubarb   seasonal   vegetarian | Comments (3) Tagged: , , ,