by teresa@sweetveg | Oct 20, 2012 | Recipes, Soup, Teens, Vegetables
I just started cooking again for two 16 year old teenagers, a boy and a girl, and their family. One of the first requests that came in from the girl was for potato leek soup. These children aren’t vegan. I had a feeling that my idea of potato leek soup might be...
by teresa@sweetveg | Oct 13, 2012 | Grains, Legumes, Recipes
Baked grains are a wonderful addition as soon as the weather starts getting cooler. I learned this method from acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist Sharon Gray. You can find her over at belly & soul. The same method can be used for a variety of different grains,...
by teresa@sweetveg | Sep 26, 2012 | Recipes, Vegetables
Brussels sprouts are not a vegetable that I would expect children to like, but in my experience it’s actually been mostly well received. Children are sure unpredictable. I am not sure why Brussels sprouts have such a dismal reputation. I think they are pretty...
by teresa@sweetveg | Sep 17, 2012 | Grains, Recipes
When I make polenta, I make a double or triple batch. Freshly prepared, it is soft and excellent either as a breakfast porridge or in a meal later in the day. I especially like soft polenta with soupy beans or a vegetable stew. As soon as the polenta is finished...
by teresa@sweetveg | Sep 12, 2012 | Grains, Recipes
This simplified version of traditional rice balls are perfect for meals on the go and little fingers. It’s pretty easy to make extra rice for dinner and form some into rice balls for school lunches the next day. An extra treat is to hide something tasty in the...
