Carrot Ginger Soup
I’ve tried a lot of Carrot Ginger Soup variations, and finally found a ratio of carrot to ginger I enjoy. The jalepeño adds a nice little kick that is not…
Curry Slaw
With apologies to Laura Nyro, “Curry down to the cole slaw picnic…” This is my new favorite raw vegan salad. This recipe serves 2 as a main dish for lunch…
Peanut Sauce
This is one of my favorite sauces. I serve it over steamed or stir-fried vegetables and rice, rice noodles, or I just eat it with a spoon. Seriously. It’s also…
Chocolate Balls of Deliciousness
Silly name? Maybe so, but that’s what everyone who tries them agrees they are. I was looking for a recipe that could incorporate the delicious cacao made here at Lake…
Quinoa Salad
When I travelled to Peru, finding vegan food was a challenge. Fortunately, my guide’s wife understood and made me a delicious quinoa salad several times during my visit. This is…
Guatemalan Black Bean Soup
Black bean soup is one of Guatemala’s national dishes. It’s served in two different ways: with whole beans giving it texture, or very smooth and creamy. This is a smooth and…
Vegan Chocolate Macadamia Cookies
A recent guest stopped at the Valhalla macadamia farm near Antigua on her way here. She brought several treats with her, including some beautiful macadamia nuts. She is also a fan…
Natural Cures for Sciatic Pain
Update October, 2015 As I move blog posts to a new platform, I’m reading them with new eyes. It amazes me that I rarely think about sciatic pain, though in…
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Addictive Kale Chips
We all have our vices, and these savory, crunchy leaves of goodness are one of mine. Kale is not readily available in the markets here in Guatemala, so I grow…
People’s Mac and Cheeze
The recipe comes from the deli at the Ocean Beach People’s Food Co-op in San Diego, California (my home town). My family has shopped at People’s for decades. The recipe was…
Tofu Ricotta
This recipe is super quick and can be used in many dishes. It’s a nice filling for lasagna, or try it on toast with some avocado. This ricotta is also great…