
10 Ways to Atone for Yesterday’s Food Sins
It was a party, I was nervous, just this once, I need love, this whole bag is just 99 cents! All excuses I made yesterday when I went for the Utz, no salad prep, following fullty glutened pasta and chick peas. At least it’s not a burger, right? Wrong. Even these “vegan” foods were a […]

Chocolate Cupcakes Vegan Gluten-Free Soy-Free
I’ve been craving chocolate cupcakes since Moe’s birthday party well over two weeks ago. Problem is, where does one find vegan gluten-free cupcakes on this side of BedStuy? GrubHub and Seamless fail. Not a single new cafe (Pantry, Breadlove, Liquid Oz) has a consistent supply of non-mainstream goodies. I’m working on changing that, but alas, […]

Radish Leaf Pesto
Don’t let a single leaf of your share go to waste. Radish leaves make an excellent pesto, with or without basil! 1 bunch radish leaves 1 small handful basil leaves 1 cloves garlic peeled 1/4 cup nuts, seeds, or nut butter 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast juice of ½ lemon ¼ cup olive oil or more […]

Liquid Salad $2
Turn a salad into a raw foods powerhouse soup. Blended foods are easier to digest, and great ways to save prep time. Plus, a liquid salad is a delicious high-nutrient option for people with recent dental work, or compromised digestion. Can be stored in fridge for 1-2 days, though avocado will begin to darken. 5-10 […]

Raw Chocolate Lesson Plan
Raw Chocolate Decadence Vocabulary Raw foods – uncooked ingredients. Raw food diets can be effective in preventing and treating disease. Carob – chocolate substitute Chia seeds – the same seeds that are used for Chia Pets. Full of protein and fun when soaked. STEM Science – We learn how raw foods deliver complete nutrients. Technology […]

Thai Curry Lesson Plan
Thai Curry and Sweet Sticky Rice with Sweet Cilantro Lime Salad Vocabulary Basil – an herb common in Thai and pan Asian cuisine. Has anti-bacterial properties Cilantro – an herb also known as coriander. Cilantro (coriander) leaves has been used in preparation of many popular dishes in Asian and east European cuisine since ancient times. […]

We Can Thai Curry That!
I love curry because it makes everything delicious. And when you’re on a budget, you gotta be able to work with what’s available. I’ve been known to create feasts out of empty cupboards and fridges, and Thai Curry is one of the tools I bust out when I’m stumped by the random assortment of foods […]

Bok Choy Smoothie $2.00
Ok, so unless it’s in a Thai Curry, I find bok choy a bit difficult to handle. I’ll do it steamed with my special sauce, but during the summer, who really wants to turn up the heat? That’s why I created this recipe for raw bok choy. I’d hate to waste any of my local, […]