by teresa@sweetveg | May 17, 2015 | Articles
Last summer I spent quite a bit of time helping test recipes for the newly released cookbook, Crave Eat Heal. I had a lot of fun, especially because I tried a lot of the recipes on a family I worked for. We did taste tests and they love a lot of the recipes that ended...
by teresa@sweetveg | May 14, 2015 | Dessert, Recipes
On a recent trip to Portland, a friend and I cooked together every day. It was so lovely to have a partner in the kitchen. One evening we were both craving something sweet, but didn’t want to get totally sugared out. Fresh Ginger Apples is what we made. Super...
by teresa@sweetveg | Sep 30, 2014 | Recipes, Vegetables
Often, just changing the way you cut a vegetable can add variety and interest to a simple dish. One cutting technique, which I learned as the jewel cut, is actually my favorite way to cut root vegetables. I think it’s kind of fun. Lay the root...
by teresa@sweetveg | Sep 13, 2014 | Recipes, Vegetables
I have been making simplified versions of Carrot and Coriander Fritters for over a year. By now, you probably know that I simplify almost every recipe I come across. Personally, I have found that if I use a really good sea salt and organic, fresh vegetables, I...
by teresa@sweetveg | Sep 9, 2014 | Grains, Main Dish, Recipes
I met Bryant Terry while on a vegan health cruise last spring. I attended one of his cooking classes. I love his cooking style and his dedication to food justice. This is a take on one of his recipes. You can learn more about him and his projects on his website. Here...
by teresa@sweetveg | Jul 13, 2014 | Legumes, Recipes
I did not grow up liking sliced hot dogs in my baked beans. I was the kind of child who liked to keep my meals simple. It was only in my macrobiotic studies that I learned the value of incorporating two protein sources into one dish. If you haven’t tried this,...
by teresa@sweetveg | Jun 14, 2014 | Legumes, Recipes
I didn’t think these would turn into crepes when I first saw the recipe over at Oh She Glows. But, that’s how they turned out for me. I was looking for a quick simple dinner item and these were a hit. I used the basic garbanzo bean flour to water ratio that Angela...
by teresa@sweetveg | May 23, 2014 | Articles, Children and Vegetables, Feeding Baby, Mealtime
I don’t always have energy to cook full, fresh meals. Often, I just make a new grain or soup and add it to the mix of leftovers available. One thing I do prioritize is having a fresh vegetable dish at every meal. This can get tricky when I am feeding adults, a...
by teresa@sweetveg | May 12, 2014 | Dessert, Grains, Recipes
Rice pudding is an easy snack for young children. I actually only make it when I have leftover rice and it’s not enough to save for another meal. One of the great things about it is you can make it with any amount of rice, even the smallest amount. I hate food...
by teresa@sweetveg | May 5, 2014 | Articles, Mealtime, Mindful Eating for Children
A big component of creating health throughout our lives is our ability to align with nature. Children are the same way. Showing them the cycles of nature and how to connect are very important ways we can teach children how to guide their own health. One of the ways I...
