Why settle for store-bought food when you can have fresh, seasonal produce growing on your windowsill? Here’s the best part: It’ll cost you practically nothing. After all, seeds are relatively cheap, and if you already have access to soil and pots, you're set. You can even grow some of these from scraps! Just follow these simple instructions and you'll be growing (and eating) autumn bounty in no time.
Craving a cheesy sandwich? Try this simple and delicious panini! With just a few ingredients you can create a complex meal in minutes. The cool tomato, gooey cheese and slightly bitter spinach melt together with the balsamic vinegar and form a perfect balance of textures and flavors. I suggest using mozzarella-style cheese, but feel free to experiment with any of your favorite vegan slices.
Ingredients:
2 slices of bread
3 leaves of spinach
2 slices tomato
4 slices of vegan cheese
Vegan butter
The price of food has become ridiculous these days. Buying organic, whole healthy foods strains our already squeezed pockets. The market is saturated with Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO), and with Bayer’s acquisition of Monsanto, who knows what the future holds for our food supplies. This merger could create a monopoly on the market, upping the price of food for both farmers and consumers.
As fall approaches, you may be experiencing a sigh of relief. Why? Because you’ll be putting your bikinis and swimming trunks aside, and digging out all of those heavy winter coats you forgot you even had. That’s why. However, I’d like to challenge you to embrace a new line of thinking.
If you are in search of a balanced, nutritious dish, then look no further. Comprised of a protein, grain, and greens, Buddha bowls are your answer to a well-rounded meal. Why the name? While this bowl has been called many things, the name “Buddha bowl” refers to the shape. Packed to the brim with some of earth's finest ingredients, the rounded top is compared to that of Buddha's belly. And I assure you it will make your belly just as happy!
The credit for this delicious and rather eclectic salad mix is in part due to a friend of mine who introduced me to putting apricots (which are currently in season) into a salad. Personally, I would never have thought to add apricots but let me be perhaps the first to tell you, the combination is brilliant! If apricot is not your thing, you can always replace them with blueberries, which are also a tasty seasonal salad addition. Both create a wonderful blend of tastes with goat cheese and walnuts, which will also be a key element in this dish.
While this salad is amazing any time - especially when avocados are in season - my favorite time to serve this salad is when guests first arrive. It's sort of become a tradition that houseguests receive this rejuvenating and flavorful salad after a long trip. This combination of flavors delights salad and fruit lovers, either served as a main course or side dish. It’s easy to prepare, highly nutritious and loaded with vitamins, minerals and plant-based proteins. (A non-vegetarian option adds savory meat).