It seems like everyone has their own ritualistic practices surrounding food as remedy. If you're into brothy soups, one of the easiest and most savory broths to brew up with on-hand ingredients is miso broth. It has a satisfying flavor of its own but still accommodates a wide variety of soup ingredients. What are you favorite get-better foods? More
The definition varies from person to person, but in general a raw foods diet consists of whole vegan foods that have not been heated over 115°F. Raw enthusiasts prefer these foods because their natural enzymes, phytochemicals, vitamins, and minerals have not been altered by cooking. I found myself allocating an entire weekend to the Raw Foods Masterclass at Saf Restaurant in London. Saf is often named among the best vegetarian restaurants in London, with a totally vegan menu and many raw options. More
No matter the reason and no matter the season, sometimes you just want a big bowl of salad for dinner. Come share your favorite ingredients, tips, and tricks for a really great dinner salad. Whether it's simple or elaborate, we want to know how you make your salads into a main course. More
Blueberries. Coffee. Cake. On a short list of things you can never have too much of in this world, this has three of the heavy hitters right in its name. More
Ever since the moment I wriggled into my brand new stretch pants, two pairs of slouch socks, and oversized T-shirt on the first morning of fourth grade, fall has been my favorite season. Becoming a produce obsessive has done nothing to dampen my love for this crisp, Technicolor season we're about to enter. But do you notice how the blue potatoes and butternuts on that roasting pan are—ahem—raw? That's because I have no kitchen this week, and I need your help. Please share your favorite ways to use fall produce in the comments. More
This summer I've been thinking a lot about how to imbue vegetables and vegetarian food with the same joy factor that would come from tossing a bunch of burgers and dogs on the grill. Do you have favorite ways to make veggies fun and festive or avoid an overly earnest vegetarian meal? Share them in the comments before summer officially fades away! More
When seasonal veggies abound (such as, for example, now), it doesn't matter who you are, where you come from, or how good you are with a julienne attachment. Once in a while you're going to need a little help taking your produce to inspired heights. These ten websites, many of them lesser-known, are among my current favorites when I'm staring at a full crisper and need a little jolt of creativity. Behind each site is a person or team who knows how to find extraordinary beauty in ordinary vegetables. More
As the growing season hits its stride, the sheer magnitude of freshness delivered by a good CSA, farmers' market, or garden can start to overwhelm busy people with lives to lead. The good news is that with a little weekly preparation and planning and a few simple strategies, you'll rarely have a week where you can't use or freeze your whole haul. Read on for 10 ways to maximize your CSA experience. More
