by: R. John Healthy grains have long been a permanent fixture in households, but not everyone knows how to make the most out of them. More often than not, people would pair their choice of grains with another dish and call it a meal. But there are so many wonderful dishes you can put together when you unleash your creative juices. Here are some ideas: Brown Rice: Celery Root Soup You don’t always have to use the actual grain when…
by: Jenna Cuccia Great things happen when people come together and share a meal; ideas are born, emotions are shared, and culture comes to life. Sharing a meal reminds us that we need one another, support one another, and love one another. Planning, grocery shopping, and just finding the will to cook after a long day can seem somewhat daunting. These winter vegan recipes are meant to feed your soul and give you an excuse to disconnect from the outside…
Nourishment is one of the cornerstones of well-being. Cookbook authors Ivy Manning and Jill Lightner share ways to make food preparation easier– and more sustainable. Ivy tackles questions like how long it truly takes to cook an Instant Pot meal (is it really under 10 minutes?), while Jill offers practical tips for how to approach cooking from a more sustainable perspective while re-purposing ingredients in creative ways. And, don’t forget to check out their recipe collaboration below! Jill Lightner: It’s…
by Gretchen Hanson The San Diego of my childhood was not the glossy high rises of the center city or the quaint architecture of the Gas Lamp District. It was a gritty border town of often unpaved roads, homes that were little more than adobe covered cement and mangy coyotes who ate your unwatched cats. In huge tracts of brush, immigrants without the protection of documentation were living hard. Bars were on every main street corner and often smelled of…