tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592423613004987984Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:30:07 +0000Limerefried beansground seitanCheesefennel seedsteamingmexicanGlazeHoisinRestaurantBBQjamabalayasnackAgaveBrunchPastry CrustokratostadasCarrotMushroomGaianSauceZucchiniSaladcakeBreadricebaobabRed PepperBaltimoreSweet ToothchildrenTamarifresh salsaintroHollins MarketLibraryHoneyCannelli beansspicybake saleLemonCold RemedyFlaxSucanatGingercajunAsianQuichevegan sausagemeditatedessertGarlicSpinachsweetRock The Block '09RecipeRibsSeitanNatural Life CafeVegetariantomatilloloveNatural FoodThe musings of an Eco-Entrepreneur Mom. Walking a path to self-sufficient living. Owner of Lunch By Nature, Inc. Bringing REAL food back to people, communities and schools of every socio-economic condition. Lover of humans. We are the change we want to see.http://thought-desk.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Nira)Blogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592423613004987984.post-570849990924419032Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:59:00 +00002009-07-09T14:02:01.727-07:00Sweet ToothHollins MarketRock The Block '09It’s been a busy few weeks, things have changed A LOT – mostly for the better, although some things remain a little more difficult to understand. I’ve spent most of my recent time trying to glean the lessons that are meant for me during this crazy journey. It’s like LIFE concentrate. With business things move so quickly, there isn’t room or time for much introspection. Bumps and bruises are http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegnByNature/~3/qCJ7sKT0db0/updates.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nira)43http://thought-desk.blogspot.com/2009/07/updates.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592423613004987984.post-920468070391383648Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:24:00 +00002009-04-08T18:29:46.328-07:00Natural Life CafeRestaurantBaltimoreDetails and pictures coming soon.We will be documenting our progress from now until the Grand Opening on film and via blog posts.Thank you for all of the support we have received thus far.We love you all.Light Always.Nira and Eshehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegnByNature/~3/v-RXjjgQ-20/today-we-picked-up-keysthe-keys-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nira)0http://thought-desk.blogspot.com/2009/04/today-we-picked-up-keysthe-keys-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592423613004987984.post-1504550186434961753Wed, 08 Apr 2009 03:54:00 +00002009-04-08T18:33:05.578-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegnByNature/~3/HDsumimHJWQ/news.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nira)0http://thought-desk.blogspot.com/2009/04/news.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592423613004987984.post-4524847501038409163Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:27:00 +00002009-03-30T10:20:09.320-07:00QuicheRed PepperPastry CrustMushroomBrunchSpinachCheeseSaladLet me preface this post by saying this is a Vegetarian and NOT Vegan recipe. I have a Vegan version, and will post that soon...This was brunch today - received well by the kids, with a few 'kid-friendly' recommendations that I will incorporate next time I make this. I served a slice of this with a Spinach and Kumkquat Salad, topped with sliced almonds. Mmmm, mmmm. Enjoy!CRUST:2 sticks chilled http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegnByNature/~3/AieXJ0DgI0U/spinach-and-red-pepper-quichebrunch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nira)0http://thought-desk.blogspot.com/2009/03/spinach-and-red-pepper-quichebrunch.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592423613004987984.post-497158460225191396Wed, 25 Mar 2009 01:23:00 +00002009-03-25T05:32:38.271-07:00SauceGlazeLimeGingerAsianAs seen in the Veg*n Ribs post, this sauce is quite amazing and can be used to glaze Tofu - Seitan - Tempeh - Old Socks - Tires...sorry, got carried away there. Really though this sauce would make year-old Fruitcake taste good. Don't try the Fruitcake thing, please. It was a joke. 1/2 Cup Tamari soy sauce 1/4 Cup water2 Tablespoons peanut butter1 Tablespoon molasses2 Minced garlic cloves2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegnByNature/~3/eoqsZXbLX4E/ginger-hoisin-glazemulti-purpose.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nira)0http://thought-desk.blogspot.com/2009/03/ginger-hoisin-glazemulti-purpose.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592423613004987984.post-845654792933078223Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:26:00 +00002009-03-28T15:26:31.026-07:00HoneyGarlicCold RemedyLemonAs a mom, I know there that during this time of year there is always someone running around the house with a cold or the beginnings of a cold. Little does the cold know - I have a super secret weapon in my arsenal.This recipe was passed down from my great-grandmother to my grandmother to my mom (and probably goes farther back than that). Those members of the Hispanic community all have a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegnByNature/~3/kj-jPeTqSVQ/jarabe-all-natural-immune-boosting-cold.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nira)0http://thought-desk.blogspot.com/2009/03/jarabe-all-natural-immune-boosting-cold.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592423613004987984.post-6915434956007413311Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:37:00 +00002009-03-25T05:31:22.016-07:00SeitanTamariBBQRibsGingerHoisinAt some point flavors just begin to take on a life of their own. Such is the case with this recipe. I was looking for a good smoky, BBQ-esque, Asian fusion kind of dish. That, of course, did not involve meat of any kind. I've seen some BBQ shaved Seitan sandwich recipes, and Hoisin Tofu recipes - neither got me too excited. I had a great starter by way of a staple seitan recipe - which can be http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegnByNature/~3/nZcvFrb5HQo/vegn-ribsum-yum.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nira)0http://thought-desk.blogspot.com/2009/03/vegn-ribsum-yum.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592423613004987984.post-5080511333877440983Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:42:00 +00002009-03-20T07:16:28.613-07:00fennel seedvegan sausagesteamingCannelli beansThank you Isa and VeganDad for this amazing recipe!I tweaked a few things from the original recipes...There are a hundred and one variations of this, sweet italian, smoked, spicy, breakfast maple, and on...this one is a Veg*n's take on Andouille - for use in a Veg*n Jambalaya. Profitez de vos aliments!Ingredients1/2 cup Cannelli beans, rinsed and drained1 cup cold vegetable broth1 tablespoon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegnByNature/~3/U6btpLbQ9l4/vegan-andouille-sausage-see-vegn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nira)0http://thought-desk.blogspot.com/2009/03/vegan-andouille-sausage-see-vegn.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592423613004987984.post-8464876353541866130Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:15:00 +00002009-03-22T15:16:36.838-07:00cajunvegan sausagejamabalayaokraspicyriceToday, we had a team luncheon at my place of work. Everyone brought in delicious home-cooked dishes to share. There were yummy Turkish-spiced vegetables, Field Greens Salad with Walnuts, Strawberries and Gorgonzola, Stuffed Shells with Meat sauce, BBQ Beef, Chili, Stewed Lamb and Jollof Rice...YUM. I was undecided as to what I would bring....until. It came to me like a bolt of lightning - Veg*http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegnByNature/~3/Eh4LoV4iMY0/vegn-jambalaya.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nira)0http://thought-desk.blogspot.com/2009/03/vegn-jambalaya.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592423613004987984.post-665269589767926922Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:53:00 +00002009-03-22T15:16:58.508-07:00bake salesweetsnackFlaxAgaveBreadSucanatcakeZucchinidessertCarrotDessert around our house is usually something like Fig Newtons, Fruit, Ice Cream or a home-made treat (cookies, pudding, cake, tart...). Last Sunday I decided to try my hand at an old-time favorite, Zucchini Carrot Bread.For those of you not familiar with the old-school church bake sale staple, this 'bread' actually tastes more like cake and is so moist it sticks to the roof your mouth. It is http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegnByNature/~3/1hRviDQKamk/not-too-sweet-sweet-treats.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nira)0http://thought-desk.blogspot.com/2009/03/not-too-sweet-sweet-treats.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592423613004987984.post-6425977453254195818Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:48:00 +00002009-03-18T12:03:45.996-07:00fresh salsamexicanrefried beanstostadastomatilloground seitanLike many mothers I know, there are two things I don't get enough of: Sleep and Time.My weekday evening schedule goes something like this: Red...Yellow...Green...GO! I leave work and jet 30-40 minutes across 'town' to pick up the first treasure, then 30-40 minutes to stop #2 for the other two treasures, then to the library or Lacrosse practice, the grocery store (last minute ingredients) and homehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegnByNature/~3/nAwtDU3U9Ws/adventures-in-dinner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nira)0http://thought-desk.blogspot.com/2009/03/adventures-in-dinner.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592423613004987984.post-6109328245961578000Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:38:00 +00002009-03-17T13:01:09.105-07:00LibraryRecipeVegetarianNatural FoodSeems like the Universe has a memo out for me. "Hey! Girl with the whisk! There's only 2,392 marbles left in your jar. When do you think you're going to be ready to step out there?"The first step is always the hardest, they say. So after several weeks of encouraging words, some fantastic and some less than stellar food pics, rave recipe reviews, and the like - here I go. I'm finally going to bloghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegnByNature/~3/zVV3r5zwrDc/food-glorious-food.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nira)0http://thought-desk.blogspot.com/2009/03/food-glorious-food.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592423613004987984.post-5048483152390121422Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:25:00 +00002008-09-22T10:26:37.063-07:00I stare blankly at wooden panesframing crooked windows,pains eminate from a lopsided house minus foundationsuspended over glass ceiling encased green house buildingwithin seeds grownamed dreamswithin; seeds named dreams growlove vitiated, rendered defunct due to inner corruptionthe need for relentless extrinsic recognitionwindow's panes are interpreted as margins and page breaksobstructing my http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegnByNature/~3/y6gv9-wRxK8/broken-windows.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nira)0http://thought-desk.blogspot.com/2008/09/broken-windows.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592423613004987984.post-1743159466736215374Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:10:00 +00002008-07-29T12:16:04.226-07:00baobabGaianmeditatelovechildrenintroA welcome refuge for travelers of all kinds. Writers, lovers, poets, singers, children, patients, family, friends. Walk slowly and with intent. Study the blades of grass as the sway to the Gaian rhythms. Speak to the birds and to the breeze. Remember from whence you came. Study the lineage that bore you. Seek the wisdom of your elders, if they remain. Learn from little ones. Love yourself, and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegnByNature/~3/M7UTqYpT6_0/betheba-beneath-baobab.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nira)1http://thought-desk.blogspot.com/2008/07/betheba-beneath-baobab.html