Plant Based 411

May 2020
Hummus is a classic Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dish combining garbanzo beans and tahini (sesame paste), traditionally served with pita bread.

April 2020
The plant-based food industry is growing in double digits, with a current market value of $4.5 billion, outpacing overall grocery sales across the board. 

March 2020
Ramen is a Japanese adaptation of the noodles introduced in that country by Chinese immigrants in the mid to late 19^th century. 

February 2020
Hearts a flutter, love is in the air. Valentine’s Day is on 2/14, and the entire month of February has been designated American Heart Health Month, an initiative to get people to engage in heart healthy lifestyles. 

January 2020
What’s PC for 2020? It’s Portion Control, meaning moderation at meal time. The holidays of indulgence have come to an end and we’ve got to get down to the business of resetting...

December 2019
Thanksgiving may be over, but the season of giving has just begun. We’ll be opening our homes to family and friends, and opening our hearts to those less fortunate. 

November 2019
Although the use of Italian Arborio rice is traditional in the preparation of risotto, farro is a nicely chewy, nutritionally rich substitute. 

October 2019
Pink Pumpkins are available now in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This special variety is pale pink on the outside to be different...

September 2019
Tofu is a great protein source and a pantry/refrigerator staple in my home kitchen. The silken (Japanese-style) variety, which is shelf stable until opened...