Sherperd’s Pie – Food Porn!

November 20, 2009

My Mom really didn’t make shepherd’s pie as a dish growing up. She had a few other casserole things she did, but not too many. My Dad hated casseroles. It was at college in Wisconsin that I was introduced to the shepherd’s pie. It was any number of rich, hearty, perhaps not entirely-good-for-me fare I […]

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Balsamic, Maple Braised Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Grilled Tempeh

November 16, 2009

The name is kind of a mouthful, but it describes it perfectly. So tasty and simple. Come July I’ll be dreaming about this dish. The Stuff 1 8oz. package of tempeh 1 stalk or 2 pounds of fresh Brussels sprouts 1/3 c. maple syrup 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar 2 T. olive oil garlic pepper Canola […]

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Grilled, Glazed Eggplant & Tofu

November 16, 2009

We’d received a nice eggplant from Oragnics to You, but since I’m really alone in my appreciation for eggplant, so this became my lunch one Monday afternoon. Although I used eggplant in this dish you can use any vegetable to accompany the tofu. The Stuff 1 small eggplant, sliced into 1/2″ thick slices 8 1/3″ […]

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Maple, Miso, Sesame Glaze

November 16, 2009

I like to add this glaze to grilled veggies, tofu & tempeh. I apply liberally on top then throw into the broiler for 5-7 minutes until it all caramelizes up nicely. The Stuff 3 T. white miso 2 T. maple syrup 1/2 t. canola oil 1/2 – 1 t. sesame seeds 2 t. hot water […]

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Organics to You November 16, 2009

November 16, 2009

Today’s box from Organics to You contains: Green, curly kale more turnips some Russet potatoes a couple of little yams More gorgeous golden beets with equally glorious greens 4 little satsumas a bunch of green onions a couple of shallots a head of garlic flat, Italian parsley nice carrots 4 green pears 4 apples 2 […]

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Golden Autumn Stew

November 9, 2009

Oh my goodness, I made the best stew tonight inspired by the veggies we had from last week as well as some of the new things delivered today. The result was a rich, almost buttery-tasting, golden stew. The Stuff 3 leeks, sliced in 1/2 inch rounds & rinsed well 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 large […]

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Organics to You November 9, 2009, and Ellen’s Gone Vegan

November 9, 2009

First of all, cool news from the world of celebrities (queer celebs at that) – Ellen has gone vegan! She’s got some nice resources up on her page as well as interviews, book recommendations, etc. Today’s box from Organics to You contains: The most lovely red, curly kale I’ve seen in ages turnips a serious […]

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Sweet & Sour Braised Cabbage & Carrots

November 4, 2009

This is last week’s cabbage. Gloriously purple, gorgeous shape, and as big as my head. Really. It was the Cabbage as Big as My Head (insert your own dramatic reverb here) This week a smaller head of white cabbage was delivered so it was high time to address the giant head already in the fridge. […]

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Organics to You November 2, 2009

November 2, 2009

Last week’s cooking also saw another squash/bean/polenta casserole to serve to guests on Halloween, a delicious soup, a Saturday breakfast scramble and sweet & sour cabbage, kale cauliflower & tofu. I didn’t make it through all the veggies, not even close!! Some notes on the Halloween casserole. This variation on this casserole included 1 of […]

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Organics to You October 26, 2009, and Apples!

October 26, 2009

Saturday saw us out in Parkdale with friends to check out the heirloom apple/pear/Asian pear tasting day at Kiyokawa Family Orchards. A fave from last autumn, we wanted to take our friends to enjoy tasting the many varieties they grow there as well as pick a bunch to make applesauce. Turned out the apples had […]

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