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Month: November 2021

Lion's Mane "Seafood" Paella

Vegan Mushroom Paella with Chorizo

Posted on November 30, 2021February 27, 2022 by Jen

Monkey Heads & Lion’s Manes…Vegan Mushroom Paella with Chorizo A Bit of History When it comes to naming vegetables, mushroom species definitely take the win for creativity and variation. Common mushroom names conjure up great visual images! In this version of vegan mushroom paella with chorizo, I chose Lion’s Mane mushrooms. Due to their strange…

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Winter Greek Pasta Salad

Ancient Grain Greek Salad Bowl

Posted on November 30, 2021February 27, 2022 by Jen

From the Neolithic Revolution to Meal Prep… A Bit of History Approximately 12,000 years ago, humans began to shift from a mainly hunter-gather existence to early farming. Historians refer to this transitional era as the Neolithic Revolution or the first Agricultural Revolution. Even though history books will not record this recipe, my ancient grain Greek…

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Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Posted on November 22, 2021February 27, 2022 by Jen

When in Doubt Bounce it Out… A Bit of History My kids and I really enjoyed bouncing in the kitchen this week before crafting my easy homemade cranberry sauce. Apparently, your cranberries are uber fresh if they bounce when dropped to the floor. And really, who doesn’t love bouncing food on purpose? I highly recommend…

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Apple Pie Biscotti with Ginger Orange Glaze

Posted on November 16, 2021February 27, 2022 by Jen

“For Mom and Apple Pie” A Bit of History As a child I loved to create pies with my Grandma Joan, but quite frankly I don’t have the patience anymore for the nuances of dough. On the contrary, I enjoy experimenting with cookies and biscotti, especially this version of Apple Pie Biscotti with Ginger Orange…

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Blended Iced Coffee

Easy Blended Iced Coffee…

Posted on November 16, 2021February 27, 2022 by Jen

Pikes Place Market vs Beantown… A Bit of History Sometimes I need both a sweet treat and some caffeine! Crafting a blended iced coffee at home satisfies both of these requirements. Plus it is really easy and it beats paying $5 for one at a coffee shop. I wondered about the origins of these tasty…

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Easy Baked Cranberry Oatmeal with Smoked Pumpkin Butter

Posted on November 9, 2021March 17, 2022 by Jen

Smoke & Bog…Part 2: The Bog A Bit of History I am always intrigued by photos of cranberries floating in bogs. It reminds me of a giant swimming pool filled with bath beads! During my research for my latest recipe, Easy Baked Cranberry Oatmeal, I learned that farmers utilize two different methods for cranberry harvest….

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Smoked Pumpkin Butter with Baked Cranberry Oatmeal

Posted on November 9, 2021February 27, 2022 by Jen

Smoke & Bog…Part 1: The Smoke A Bit of History Historians believe that humans have been smoking foods, especially meats, since the Old Stone Age or paleolithic era. Exposing foods to smoke from burning wood, imparts exceptional flavor and serves as a cooking or preservation technique. Early humans definitely had the right idea! I absolutely…

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Roasted Carrot Ginger White Bean Spread

Roasted Carrot-Ginger White Bean Spread

Posted on November 2, 2021February 27, 2022 by Jen

The House of Orange… A Bit of History Wild carrots sport colors of white or yellow, did you ever wonder why we typically consume orange ones? Over thousands of years of domestication, carrots evolved from a bitter, pale, root into a sweeter, orange version with more beta-carotene compared to their wild cousins. This turned out…

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Silky Kabocha Squash Lemongrass Soup

Posted on November 2, 2021February 27, 2022 by Jen

The Nutty Pumpkin… A Bit of History Kabocha squash, a type of Japanese winter squash, is commonly grown in Japan, Thailand, Hawaii, Mexico, and parts of the USA. While scientists believe that most squashes originated in North and South America, Kabocha made its way to Asia and Europe via explorers in the 1500s. Often referred…

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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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