Organics to You March 1, 2010

March 1, 2010

Today’s box from Organics to You contains: chard bunch of carrots green curly kale broccoli red beets 4 Russet potatoes parsnips 2 honey gold grapefruit 3 navel oranges 3 Enterprise apples 3 D’anjou pears 4 kiwis a yellow onion an avocado From last week the fridge still contains: red lettuce some broccoli carrots 2 yams […]

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Organics to You February 22, 2010

February 22, 2010

Today’s box from Organics to You contains: Rainbow chard bunch of carrots spinach bok choy broccoli red beets Russet potatoes 2 grapefruit 3 Mineola tangerines 3 Enterprise apples 3 Fuji apples 3 green pears yellow onion head of garlic From last week the fridge still contains: red lettuce some broccoli carrots 2 yams leeks Russet […]

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Miso Udon Stew

February 21, 2010

This is the dish I came up with for our New Year’s feast and have made a few times since. With a little advance preparation (having pre-made dashi on hand), this is a very quick to make, hearty meal. The Stuff 1 tablespoons canola oil 1 medium shallot, diced fine 1 carrot, cut on bias […]

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Organics to You February 15, 2010

February 15, 2010

Today’s box from Organics to You contains: Huge, gorgeous head of red lettuce some broccoli A bunch of carrots 2 yams 1 leek several Russet potatoes spinach chard beets 1 big yellow onion 2 small red onions 2 Enterprise apples 4 green pears 4 honey tangerines 2 blood oranges From last week the fridge still […]

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Organics to You February 8, 2010

February 8, 2010

I’ve been rather lax the past few weeks, just not as much time. Starting over again this week. Today’s box from Organics to You contains: Head of Romaine lettuce some broccoli A bunch of carrots 2 enormous yellow potatoes 1 leek celery spinach 1 red onion 1 yellow onion cauliflower 3 Enterprise apples 3 Bosc […]

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Ruby Treasure Pockets

January 30, 2010

I’ve been really curious about bento lunches, I like the way the food is neatly arranged and portioned. I’ve not gone so far as to invest in bento boxes from Japan or making tiny flowers out of carrots, yet, but I have experimented with a couple of dishes that pack well into small containers for […]

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Chipotle ‘Yummay’ Sauce…

January 24, 2010

So everybody luvs teh Yumm(TM) sauce from Cafe Yumm down in Eugene. Unfortunately, it’s pretty damn espensive, and as much as I believe in supporting local good companies, I support my “make yummy stuff myself and save teh dough” movement more. I was making a chipotle aioli, tweaked it by accident (added “too much” lemon […]

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Organics to You January 11, 2010

January 11, 2010

Today’s New Year box from Organics to You contains: Head of red lettuce some broccoli A bunch of rainbow carrots 4 lovely, enormous yellow potatoes 1 leek green, curly kale spinach 1 red onion 1 yellow onion a pile of red potatoes 3 Jazz apples 4 Bosc pears 4 Mandarins 4 bananas From last week […]

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New Year’s Extravaganza

January 6, 2010

Really, this post is all about the food porn. I will be writing up the miso udon soup as a recipe, but for now I will talk about New Year’s Eve. In Japan people eat a traditional meal to celebrate the new year, Osechi Ryori. It is generally involved, highly symbolic, and vegan unfriendly. Needless […]

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Smoky Sun-Dried Tomato Cheese Spread

January 6, 2010

Ingredients: 1 lb cream cheese (Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese–Non-Hydro is what I use) 2 tbsp port wine reduction* 1 tbsp cider vinegar 7-8 oz sun dried tomatoes in olive oil (drained) 2 tbsp brown rice syrup 2 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp cracked black pepper 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional) Add […]

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