Plant Based 411

May 2024
This traditional thick Mexican soup, made healthier by going all-green, is bright, fresh, warm, and comforting on still cool Spring days.

November 2023
We’re heading for the peak of holiday celebrations and while traditions are always in order, it’s also a great time to stretch your cooking muscles.

August 2023
In this month’s recipe the star ingredient is fresh, juicy summer tomatoes–heirloom varieties in particular.

December 2022
No matter which holiday(s) you celebrate, the month of December offers many opportunities to share your culinary skills and hospitality.

January 2022
Whether you want to recalibrate after indulging during the holidays or just want to start the New Year by eating in a more plant-based focused way, salads in all their healthful, colorful, and delicious incarnations are a great place to start.

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. 

August 2018
The cultural connection between the Chinese and Jewish people is represented by the game of Mahjong, a tile-based game invented in China in the Qing dynasty, and played poolside and inside the homes of Jewish women since the 1930’s.

November 2017
Fall is in full swing, and some of our favorite holidays are just around the corner. First up is Thanksgiving, when the focus is definitely on the food - no gifts required.

July 2017
The sun usually shines bright here in Southern California, but coastal fog occasionally rears its gloomy head. On days like this I like to lighten things up by combining colorful, seasonal fruits and vegetables into a sensational salad.