Little arms of love
Broccoli’s name comes from the Italian piccoli bracci meaning “little arms” and just a single serving of this amazing vegetable provides 30 mg of vitamin C, plentiful fiber, and a slew of other anti-oxidant, cancer-fighting nutrients. And it’s not just good for you, it’s good! Soup, salad, side, or main dish, broccoli is a cool …
Lettuce entertain you!
Maine summers provide the perfect environment for growing lettuces and there are tables at the farmers markets literally piled with beautiful green heads and bins full of tasty, spicy baby greens of all varieties. A member of the aster family, lettuce has been cultivated for over 2500 years. In China, where lettuce has been growing …
Get your Veggie Pride on!
You are what you eat! Take to the streets and celebrate your pride at New York City’s Veggie Pride Parade happening on Sunday, May 17th. Go here to get the scoop and your downloadable program guide. Make new friends, show your veg spirit, and who knows? Maybe you’ll even win a swell prize like Toni’s …
Edamame Apple Salad
Typically soybeans in their dried form must be cooked at length in order to become digestible. But edamame (or green soybeans) are harvested at the peak of ripeness, which makes them soft, chewy and ready to eat in just minutes. The word edamame means “Beans on Branches,” since they grow in clusters on bushy branches. …
Tofu Coconut Cream Pie
Tofu Coconut Cream Pie Sweet, light, vegan, and practically guilt-free, this pie is absolutely delicious. For the crust: 1 pkg. vegan graham crackers (12-14 crackers) 2 T. sugar 6 T. vegan margarine For the filling: ½ c. plus 2 T. toasted shredded coconut (reserve 2 T.) 1 14-oz. package firm tofu, drained and rinsed ¼ …
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