Cooking The Organic Rainbow... Taste the colors.

Im still here

2012-11-13T16:42:00.001-05:00

Hi!!! Thank you for the kind emails and comments in my absence!!! I'm still here and soon will be bringing you more amazing recipes!!! Starting with a triple chocolate cake I made yesterday!!! So stay tune! And thanks again! From my kitchen to yours!!! Bear hugz!

Moving!!!

2012-10-21T18:53:00.002-04:00

So as some of you know... I am moving!!! Bigger better and all that jazz... I haven't reveal where too that will come late. But my men are hard at work packing and mounting... umm maybe not in that order!!!

I have a very stack team ready to pack me up!!!

And I promised to help as much as possible... Specially my very heavy plants!!!

LOL.. Anyways I just wanted to let you guys know my recipes will still come thru out the following weeks as I move, but they will be Ummm How can I put it... College friendly. Well I hope you guys stick around and join me on this AWESOME move... and Ill continue to share my progress!!!!!

BearHugz!!!!

Pumpernickel and Eggplant breakfast bread pudding

2012-10-20T11:32:00.001-04:00

I don't normally do breakfast.. because I usually have my herbalife Shake in the am... but this morning I decided to make a Pumpernickel and Eggplant breakfast bread pudding... very smart choice!!!! :)

What is on your plate this Saturday!?

Swag Bucks

2012-10-19T18:37:00.001-04:00

If you haven't done so already... Make sure you click on the widget to you right... or click on this link swagbucks to sign up for a totally free account to earn swag bucks... Is like Santa all year around!!!

Swag bucks allow you to earn digital money to can redeem for gift cards and other awesome things. Completely free to sign up to check it out!!!

Calorie free Friday: David Beckham

2012-10-19T13:08:00.001-04:00

Today we will feature a classic hunk Mr. David Beckham himself... This is just a sneak peak since I'm still at work, but more to come shortly!!! Enjoy ! And and a recipe I made that he happens to enjoy... The recipe not my recipe but one like it.... Anyways bye!!!

My Mug on a Mug!!

2012-10-18T22:39:00.000-04:00

My mug on a mug... so as I mention... I'm working on getting swag for charity!!!

First deal worked out for 100% of the proceeds go to the stand up against bullying foundation. . . They are only making 5 (make that 4) of these so make sure to get yours before they are gone... Only a 15 dollar donation required. Just click the donate button on my blog.

Back of the Mug!

Swag!!!

2012-10-17T21:53:00.001-04:00

I know I just talk and talk about this... but I love animals and I am all about helping our animals... So I have have been working with a couple of different people to get donations to these shelters that really need it.

Oh by the way... Special thanks too...

Dana Wilcox from Little Rock

Jake Loyd NY, NY

Ashley Green Brooklyn, NY and

Will Albany, NY

For your donations. I sent you guys individual emails and pics of some of the animals that will get special care and food. Thank you a ton. Like I mention before I am not wealthy but I do work for a living and I work hard for our animals. So I managed to match the donations 100% thru some sponsors and my own contribution. So Keep the donations coming gang. On that note.

I am in the works to get some swag for you guys that donate and Love animals as much as me!!! I am working on designing a shirt (super awesome none ordinary original design) and some other cool stuff like a underwear or something like that... Stay tune for more on this as I keep working out a deal to make sure 100% of all proceeds go to a couple charities and also the material is 100% green.

So thank you again for visiting the site... checking my healthy recipes and checking on my Organic and vegetarian life style. From my kitchen to Your'z... Bear HugZ!!!!

Ohh and more pictures of my little angel FANG!!!! I'm already in love with this little nugget!

New Family Member

2012-10-16T20:59:00.003-04:00

So I'm always talking about donating and Volunteering specially at animal Shelters so with this months not only did I donate, but I also got a little baby boy...

I wanted a puppy for the longest, but I wasn't ready...Well I'm ready. :)

So instead of adding a recipe I wanted to share with you all my friends, My readers... A New member of the family!!!

This is Fang new member of my family!!! i just wanted to introduce him to you guys first!!! Well after I told my besty at work and well My twin Mel. I mean you guys first after the people I see every day LOL... Well say Hi!!! Im sure ill be talking about him A LOT!!!

Vegetarian chili and Cheddar Jalaleno CornBread

2012-10-14T14:05:00.000-04:00

OK so this is a recipe packed day.

I have like 4 recipes to share. But Less is more or more is more... or less is more when it has to do with bees... Wait what!?.. is more

OK hmm I just confused myself.. LOL so anyways I will do 2 today and 2 tomorrow!!!

So Ill start with the one everyone wanted the recipe for. If you want to share it with your friends... you can pin it on Pinterest or Facebook or Google or whatever... Ok Lets start with the Cornbread first.

Vegan Gluten Free Jalapeno and Cheddar Cornbread!

Ingredients:

1 1/8 cups yellow cornmeal (Cornmeal is naturally gluten free.. just read package for no added ingredients)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup All purpose gluten free flour (Bob's redmill)
1 1/4 cups buttermilk ( I make my own from 1 tablespoon lemon juice to one cup of coconut milk (you can do this to any milk you like to use)
2 egg white lightly beaten (Ener-G egg sub works very well)
1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (vegan cheddar cheese find this at any health food market... you want to try the brand that works best for you taste wise)
2 tablespoons mild green chiles, chopped

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450º.

Prepare an 8 x 8 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and dust
with 2 tablespoons of cornmeal.

Sift into a large bowl the remaining cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt
and flour.

In another bowl combine buttermilk, eggs, cheese and chile,
then stir into the dry ingredients. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and place in
upper third of oven. ( That is the top rack middle of Oven)

Bake 30 minutes or until dough is firm in center.

Now for the Chilli!!! Let me just say... Amazing!!! it packs all the nutrition use veggie-mates need and all of the flavor... Who said vegan food isn't delicious!!!

Black Bean and Cumin Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients: Yield about 6 Servings (I cook for one so I everything I make is store and freeze friendly)

2 Tablespoons Evoo

1 Large Red Onion Chopped

1 Large Bell Pepper (any color) Chopped

1 1/2 TableSpoon cumin seeds

4 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chilies

2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed (get less sodium or no sodium)

1 15-ounce can of kidney beans or chili beans rinsed

2 14-1/2 cans diced tomatoes with roasted garlic

2 cups vegetable broth (no msg kind)

Directions:

Heat oil in Large pot over Med-High heat. Add Onions, Bell Pepper, and cummin seeds.

Saute until onion is soft, Stirring Frequently, About 10 minutes. Add chipotle chilies and stir about 30 seconds.

Add Beans, diced tomatoes with juices, and vegetable broth; bring to boil.

Reduce heat to medium simmer uncovered until liquid is reduced by about half, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Next transfer 2 cups chili to processor (should have gotten a ninja by now!!! :) )Blend to coarse paste

Return to pot Simmer chili to thicken if serving the same day... If freezing or storing chili will thicken over night.

If the salt content is not good enough... you can now season to taste (less is more) and Serve!!!

I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I did!!! From my kitchen to yours! Bear Hugz!!

What's on your plate!?

2012-10-13T09:33:00.000-04:00

Here is your chance to let me know what's cooking good looking!!! :)

I'm making spanekopeta, could not find phyllo dough anywhere today so instead I made Feta and Spinach stuffed Wontons and Cucumber and Grape salad!!! A delicious Alternative.

pumpkin pesto

and vegetarian chili...yummy!!!

Of course ill post recipes and pics later... I also made jalapeño and cheddar cornbread for my chili!!!! Pic of that in the jump!!!

So you tell me... What's on your plate!?

Zero Calorie Friday: Tattoos

2012-10-12T06:00:00.000-04:00

Yes Tattoos!!!! I love ink specially when is done correctly. I am not a fan of the crazy all over tats, I personally have 4 and getting 2 more. I like Art... Specially when Art Looks like this!!!!

So enjoy!!!

And of course mine!!!

You put that Where!? Swiss Shard!!!

2012-10-11T06:00:00.000-04:00

Today we will be talking about Swiss Shards!!! So Delicious and Nutritious!!!

Chard,is a leafy green vegetable often used in Mediterranean cooking. While the leaves are always green, chard stalks vary in color. Chard has been bred to have highly nutritious leaves at the expense of the root (which is not as nutritious as the leaves). Chard is, in fact, considered to be one of the healthiest vegetables available and a valuable addition to a healthy diet (not unlike other green leafy vegetables). Chard has been around for centuries, but because of its similarity to beets is difficult to determine the exact evolution of the different varieties of chard.

The one of the most common variety is the red stalk and vein. The word "Swiss" was used to distinguish chard from French spinach varieties by 19th century seed catalog publishers. The chard is very popular among Mediterranean cooks. The first varieties have been traced back to Sicily. I have an amazing Swiss Shard spaghetti sauce ill share next week.

Also An Amazing Swiss Shard fish taco recipe Using the Leafs as the shell.

The Shard has a taste between a beet and spinach... Having the spinach taste reduce a bit while cooking. I will summit the two recipes next week, but you can try your own combination and send me the pics and recipes I would love to try them. Thank you for reading. From my kitchen to yours. Bear Hugz!!!

CupCakes!!!

2012-10-10T21:32:00.005-04:00

Mint Oreo Cupcake brownie with Junior Mint Icing!!!!!

Tomorrow is a coworkers birthday. So I decided to make her one of her favorite threats with a twist here are the pics.... If you guys would like I can share the recipe. Let me know!!!!

This is the inside of the cupcake...

And because I like drama!!! :)

Parmesan Pretzel Coconut Salmon with Cilantro Coconut Curry Red Potatoes

2012-10-10T06:00:00.000-04:00

Parmigiano Pretzel Coconut Salmon with Cilantro Coconut Curry Red Potatoes

This Super Sexy sounding dish Is super easy to make and so so so DELICIOSO to eat!!!! Keep reading ill take your taste buds on a little tour!

Ingredients:

1 piece of Frozen Salmon (Trader Joe's has very nice Wild Alaskan Salmon)

4 red potatoes

1 ounce of Cilantro (just a couple of stems will do)

1 garlic clove

2 tsp EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

1 tsp Parmesan Cheese

1 tsp flour (any flour will do)

2- 1/3 ounce portions of Unsweenten Coconut Milk

4 pieces of Sourdough Pretzel

1 tsp Curry x2

1 tsp ginger

1 lime

Sea salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:

Turn oven on to 375 degrees.

Wash your 4 red potatoes and place them on your cutting board.

Using your Chef Knife you want to cut your potatoes into cubes... Cut the potato in half then in 1/4 and so on and so forth till your get them to your desired size.

Then ruff chop your cilantro and place in a large bowl with your potatoes. Add 1 tsp of olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, lime juice and curry mix well with a wooden spoon. (Wooden or plastic spoons dont scracth your bowls)

Spray a cookie sheet or Pizza pan like i use with some EVOO to prevent potatoes from sticking to the pan.

Bake for about 45 to 60 minutes or until potatoes are cooked. You should be able to stick a fork thru the potatoes when cooked. Meanwhile as your potatoes cook...

In a deep bowl Mix the flour, 1/3 coconut milk, curry, salt, pepper and ginger to make a nice liquid.

Take your Salmon Fillet an dunk it in the liquid.

In another bowl mix your pretzel and Parm with a little curry and crush the ingredients till you get a nice crumb look to it. I liked mine a little bigger, but to each its on. :)

grab the soaked salmon and cover with pretzel pieces.

Place on spayed cooking sheet and bake on 375 for about 20 minutes.

By this time your potatoes should be half way cooked with about 15 minutes or so left. perfect time to pop the salmon in on the second rack.

In the same bowl you mix your first milk bath... you want to mix the rest of your milk, ginger, salt, pepper, and curry and combine. Adding your cooked and steaming potatoes to the mix.

taste and if the salt level is how you like it... you are ready to plate. Place some potatoes on your plate then placing your crusted salmon on top. Place a couple of wedges of lemon or lime on the plate if desire and Enjoy!!!

Thank you for reading... From my kitchen to yours!!!! Bear HugZ!!! and Happy Eating!

Ask The know it All!

2012-10-09T06:00:00.000-04:00

FYI the title is just a joke... don't crucify me ova my looks and charms!!! What you never talked about my looks... well I saw the way you were looking at me...

LOL Anyways yes is just a joke... I do know a few things, but not nearly as much as I want to know... but hey I'm not dead yet... OK to the question.

Anonymous: I notice you said your a Vegetarian and you post tons of vegan recipes, but you never make anything with mushrooms. I though Mushrooms where great for you and have plenty of Protein. I saw this amazing Mushroom bugger recipe. Let me know if you want me to share. Love your blog your super funny!

Ohh Sorry I was reading.. this article on umm... OK it was the comic... moving on!

Mike: This is actually easy to answer. First thank you... I'm a bit of a cornball, but it you can get a chuckle that is wonderful. As for your question I'm Allergic. Can't eat mushrooms what so eva. Since I only post recipe I make and can eat you wont find a mushroom on site unless I'm going to try to kill myself in an amazing mushroom stock!!! LOL Well I hope this helps. If you have any other questions let me know... Bear Hugz!!!!

Sneak Peek Monday

2012-10-08T06:00:00.000-04:00

Reader Question Tuesday: I haven't Picked one yet so get your questions in... Anything is welcomed I keep the reader anonymous.

Feature Recipe Wednesday: for this week.

Parmesan Pretzel Coconut Salmon with Cilantro Coconut Curry Red Potatoes

Thursday: You put that where!? Swiss Shard.. So Delicious With a A Double Feature Recipe next Weds. My Swiss Shard brings all the boys to the yard, and they like... is better then yours... I can teach you but I have to shard!!! :)

Finally we finish the week with

Calorie Free Friday!!! This week: Tattoos... No not the little guy from Fantasy island LOL but these!!!

This is going to be a fun week for sure... Oh and in November Huge news that will change the content of my blog in the new year!!! Oh Yea HUGE!!!

Gave the Blog a little face Lift!

2012-10-07T17:37:00.000-04:00

I was hard at work on the blog...

I umm... climb ladders to get to my computer... LOL

Anyways, These are the few things I did.

Added The digital Cookbook to the tabs to give it a little ease on finding the recipe of choice.

Also Re-Arranged a few things to make it easier to navigate thru the blog!!!

Even though this is about me I still want you my friends and readers to be able to navigate thru the site with ease...

have a wonderful Sunday!!! From My kitchen to yours... Bear Hugz!!!

What's on your Plate!?

2012-10-06T15:08:00.001-04:00

So Today like Every Saturday I ask you What's On Your Plate!?

Some of us don't use ummm... Plates.. or umm peel our food.... but Anyways... What are you eating...

I am having Shirataki noodles with a Swiss Shard and Garlic Italian Sauce (recipe coming soon) and Some Vegan meatballs ( bought them from my Food Co-op and going to try to make my own soon the cook is a buddy of mine so ill get the recipe for it...so stay tune for that mess!!! LOL)...

SO WHAT'S On Your Plate!!??... OR NOT for that Matter!!!

Donations are welcomed!

2012-10-05T23:43:00.000-04:00

I wanted to use my blog to do a little good. I have since I was young volunteer and try to help just felt like it was a calling.

So I though I use the blog to extend that. I added a Donate button to the page, so you guys can help me with whatever you can.

I donate every month to National Wild Life, Habitat for Humanity, Standup2cancer and My local Animal Charity...

I am blessed to have a job and I help with what I can every month. I will appreciate any donations and I will added the amount to my monthly donation. Like I said before Anything helps. I will add A Volunteer and Donate Tab with links to the websites so you can find your local Shelter or make your own personal contribution. Group Contributions will go in as "cooking the Organic Rainbow Community" You can also find if your in the local area Puppies and kittens that will be available for adoption. Like these two Rascals:

These two are available for adoption at http://www.animal-aid.com/

You are not by any means obligated to donate to continue to enjoy my site. From my kitchen to yours!!! Bear HugZ!!!

Zero Calorie Friday: Matt Bomer

2012-10-05T06:00:00.000-04:00

Matt Bomer

Matt Bomer Is an Openly gay actor. You can catch Matt in the USA hit show "White collar" and he also started in Magic Mike along side next weeks hunk Channin Tatum.

You put that where!? Quince

2012-10-04T06:00:00.000-04:00

And you put that where!?

Quinces:

I think is time I take you guys home with me to Spain!!! Umm no no put your bags away and stop trying to find your Passport!!!

And you.. yea you.. You know you can have that on a plane!!! What am I going to do with you guys!!!

Ok Back to Quinces, pronounce (Kwins), Or Membrillo as us Spaniards people call it.

Dulce de membrillo is a reddish paste made of the Quince fruit.

The membrillo has sweet and floral notes; because of its taste the Membrillo is served with the country’s famous slightly salty Manchego Cheese. This combination is Especially Divine.

Quinces are an unusual fruit; because they are almost always eaten cooked, unless you find ones that when thru a double frost and ripen process where you can eat them raw. (Not a specialist on this so I’ll stop here on the eating of them raw) Sticking to what I do and have done with this fruit cooked it and made delicious dishes!!!

The raw quince is yellow, acidic and astringent, but here comes the magic, when cooked the fruit turns into a beautiful pink and tender, and amazingly sweet and tasty.

You want to always peel the quince before cooking.

Ill post my Apple and Quince crisp and Cinnamon Coconut ice-cream recipe... So delicious!!!

If you have any other great fruits and veggies that are a bit strange Comment or Email and let me know and ill do the research and Feature them!!!

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

2012-10-03T07:00:00.000-04:00

October is National breast cancer month!!!

The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) is a collaboration of national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies working together to promote breast cancer awareness, share information on the disease, and provide greater access to services.

So make sure you wear your pink and if you can afford it donate to any of the great organizations trying to find a cure we owe it to our mothers, sisters, cousins and all women and men with the disease.

Persimmon and Peach Salsa

2012-10-03T06:00:00.000-04:00

Persimmon And Peach Salsa

I'm a man of my word so I promised a Great recipe for Persimmons and what is better than fresh Home made Salsa!!!

As you guys continue to get to know me you will see how much I love to make Salsa... is just so good. So I make Salsa at least Once a month.

Ingredients: (you can adjust these to your licking specially if your making more or less salsa)

2 Delicious Persimmons ( read the post on them to know which is the best pick)

3 Peaches

Hand full of Cilantro

Juice of 2 Limes

1/2 red onion

1 medium tomato

1/2 a yellow pepper

1 teaspoon Fresh ginger

salt and Pepper (to taste)

Directions:

You have two choices here... If you are a good cut like me you can cut all the fruit and veggies into 1/4 cubes Place in a bowl add the lime and spices and taste and adjust and be done... but if you are using a blender or hopefully food processor you will want to...

Roughly Cut the fruits and veggies toss with lime juice, cilantro and spices.

Place in food processor and pulse until the desire texture is achieve. Now you can place back in the bowl and toss and adjust salt and pepper levels to taste.

Remember that as it sits in the fridge the flavor profile will get stronger... so be easy on the salt.

Well there you have it super delicious and super Yummy Persimmons Peach Salsa!!! From my kitchen to yours!!!! Bear HugZ!!! and Happy Eating!

Ask The Know It All!!

2012-10-02T07:00:00.000-04:00

So I have been getting emails from you guys which I appreciate. I always say I'm not an expert I just like to read and do extreme research so I know a few things... just saying... Anyways some of you guys have been Googling the crap out of me or asking me questions about my weight loss journey. I have been lucky enough that I found something that works for me so I'm here to share and hope that my journey helps or motivates others. OK... with that being said... Here is the first of I hope many questions you guys may have.

Anonymous: First Let me say I love your site. You are an inspiration to me. Keep up the good work. I just want to know, how do you start? I always tell myself Sunday I will start and Sunday turns into Monday and then Monday turns into next Sunday; because why would I start during the week. So how did you do it.

This is my thinking face!!! Hmmm...

Mike: Well Actually I took it and still take it one day at a time. I started giving things up. Easy things at first and then I made it of a challenge thing, telling myself I was stronger than my addiction to food. So I gave something else up. Also Substitution is your best friend. Sub out bad things for tasty healthy things. That is my biggest secret to maintaining... But for weight loss is all about giving up one bad habit at a time. I have learn thru my own struggles that going in head first is not good... because I would get tired and go back to my old ways. But by giving up just one thing and progressing from there it made it simpler for me to stay on track. Well I hope this helps. If you have any other questions let me know... Bear Hugz!!!!

Sneak Peek Monday!!!

2012-10-01T21:34:00.000-04:00

Here is a little Big sneak peek of the week of blogging!!!

Wait what was I talking about... Oh yeah... Sneak peak with new formatting.

Tuesday: Is all about you So I will be posting a random viewer question and response... I will be keeping the people anonymous so don't be shy to ask whatever you want. I will be picking the question tomorrow so you still have time to summit your question.