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Month: April 2021

Embrace the Dark Side….

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Jen

A Recipe for Campfire S’ Mores Pie & Parfait The Star Wars saga always strives for balance within the force. What better way to balance the “Light Side” Strawberry Ice Cream Pie than with rich dark chocolate? My girls and I had fun using our graham cracker pie crust recipe, our favorite dark chocolate pudding,…

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Strawberry Pie

May the Slice be With You…the “Light Side”

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Jen

A Recipe for Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream Pie with Graham Cracker Crust In the spirit of May 4th, happy Star Wars Day! On this day, Star Wars fans tend to celebrate a grassroots holiday with the phrase May the Fourth Be With You. The phrase was first issued publicly on May 4th, 1979 in an…

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Mango Salsa

The Champagne of Mangoes….

Posted on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 by Jen

A Recipe for Mango Salsa. Every spring I wait patiently for the first appearance of Ataulfo mangoes at the store. As soon as I spy them, I buy a box and start making mango salsa. Ataulfo mangoes are often called Champagne mangoes due to their smooth, velvet like consistency and juicy sweetness. They are grown…

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Mushroom Burgers

It’s All in the Name… A Twist on a Burger and Fries

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Jen

A Recipe for Portabella Mushroom Burgers with Sun Dried Tomato Miso Spread and a Side of Mustard Potatoes Did you know that the name Portabella is believed to be a marketing scheme? These mushrooms were once so unpopular due to their gargantuan size and unappealing color that they were almost unsellable. In the 1980s, the…

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It’s All Greek To Me…

Posted on April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 by Jen

A Recipe for a Greek Salad with Kalamata Olive Dressing. Coming from an Italian-Greek family, I fondly remember childhood trips to Greek town in Chicago. We lived quite a distance from the city, so eating at the Parthenon in Greek town was always a special event. My favorite menu items included Greek chopped salad, avgolemono…

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A Salute to Peanut Butter and Jelly…

Posted on April 13, 2021January 21, 2022 by Jen

Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream No Churn & Plant-Based Ice Cream A Bit of History It is really a toss up in my house who loves peanut butter more: me or our dog Chip. We both have developed super sonic hearing when it comes to the beautiful sound of the peanut butter jar opening….

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Fennel Pea Pesto

Amazing Amalgamations..

Posted on April 13, 2021April 15, 2021 by Jen

A Recipe for Fennel, Pea, Green Garlic Pesto with a Mason Jar Salad. Maybe it’s because I always enjoyed chemistry in school and most wanted to go to to Hogwarts to have a wand and take Potions class; but I always love interesting combinations. (I also love the word amalgamations meaning the process of uniting)….

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Broccoli Peanut wraps

Crisp Broccoli Wraps with Spicy Peanut Miso Sauce

Posted on April 6, 2021March 21, 2022 by Jen

That’s a Wrap… Introduction: My latest CSA box contained a few heads of broccoli that I promptly stuffed in the back of my refrigerator. Broccoli is not one of the most sought after vegetables in my house. Pretty soon, ideas for the unused broccoli began percolating in the back of my mind. However, after I…

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Fun with Fusion Kimchi Taco

Fun with Fusion…

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Jen

A Recipe for Fusion Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Sunchokes, and Kimchi. Taco night is always a huge hit at my house. My husband and I like spicy, flavorful food, while my children’s palates tend to prefer milder flavors. Tacos are a fun way to get creative with seasonal vegetables and everyone can…

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Slow Food, Less Effort, 1 Ingredient at a Time

Are you striving to make a lifestyle change or looking to discover plant-focused recipes the whole family will love?

My name is Jen. I am a wife, mom, and a pharmacist. I love to cook for my family, hike, run, and read about history. I enjoy eating fresh, seasonal, locally available produce. In addition to endurance trail runs and long bike rides, I will happily set out on foraging hikes for mushrooms and truffles.

Waiting for the seasons to change, fruits to ripen, vegetables to mature, or truffles to reach their peak (7-11 years) is an endurance sport in itself.  Nonetheless, the time and effort spent is well worth crossing that finish line and enjoying a delicious, healthy meal.

I always say the slower you run, the more you enjoy the trail. Food is the same. Cooking together in the kitchen with freshly harvested fruits and vegetables is all about taking life slower and enjoying the process and experience. Plant-based, healthy food for the whole family with less effort, so you can slow down and enjoy life!

Disclaimer: This website is for sharing recipes and cooking techniques that I use in my kitchen. It is not intended as medical advice. Ingredient information is for general knowledge only. Please consult your physician for medical questions and concerns regarding your personal health.

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