Plant Based 411

May 2022
Here’s a childhood favorite, reassuringly familiar but with a Mexican twist in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. A Sloppy Joe (Jose?) is traditionally a sandwich with a mess of cooked ground beef, onions, green peppers and spicy tomato sauce plopped into a basic hamburger bun.

July 2021
Originating in Nice, France, in the late 18^th century, Ratatouille (rat-ah-too-ee) is a classic French vegetable stew that is a staple in Provence, consisting of eggplant, bell peppers, summer squash, tomatoes and garlic and/or onions.

April 2019
As some of you know, holidays can often be a disappointment, food wise, for those of us plant-based eaters dining in an omnivore/carnivore world.

March 2019
While Thanksgiving is the classic example of eating the sides and skipping the entrée, making a meal out of side dishes is now a daily occurrence. 

September 2018
The Food Lover’s Companion describes Bolognese as “named after the rich cookery style of Bologna, Italy” and refers “to dishes served with a thick, full-bodied meat and vegetable sauce enhanced with wine and milk or cream”.

March 2018
Granola was originally created in the late 19th century at a health spa/sanitarium to function as a nutritious breakfast option.