The Great Scape
Garlic scapes might look and sound like something out of a Harry Potter movie, but these fangly seed shoots of hard garlic are yours for the taking right here and now in Madison. Farmers cut off the scapes to divert a garlic plant’s energy back to the bulb (and if...
Gimme Mo’ Faux Sho
I went to the Willy Street Co-Op today to shop for jambalaya ingredients and I stumbled across three new wonderful meat substitutes! My trip to the freezer aisle was rather productive, where ran across a new faux meat (endorsed by Orprah, for what it’s worth) called Gardein, which I heard...
Something for your fridge, Mom
Something for your fridge, Mom Today I received a forward from the Isthmus – my first fan letter! Thank you for the support! It’s been awesome to know that my recipes are being made and enjoyed, and hopefully recycled or used as tinder for a nice winter fire. Please do let...
Holy Mole Seitanic Chile (recipe)
This winter, take the edge off the cold by packing some heat in your fridge with a veganized, mole-inspired chili that would still make Dad proud (this recipe did, actually, tie for the contest’s People’s Choice award).- Full Article
Flash in the pan becomes household staple
I was reading my horoscope the other day, and credible or not, I’ve decided that I’m about as Sagittarian as they come – volatile, routine-phobic, hot in…the kitchen. And then there’s my dear Taurus, who knows a good thing when she sees it and sticks with it. This is something...
Finally — a new vegetarian restaurant!
I can hardly wait to try out the Green Owl Diner, opening Nov. 1 on Atwood Ave. To my knowledge, it will be Madison’s only exclusive vegetraian restaurant and I’m so happy to see that this niche is being filled. It is owned by Jennie Capellaro, who also makes food...
My new favorite comfort food
With the exception of last Tuesday, I’ve been hitting up the Eastside Madison farmer’s market off of Ingersoll and Willy every week. It’s great to browse and select what grabs you in the moment. (By the way, if you go, you MUST come home with some tomatoes from Young Earth...
Alliance for Animals Chili Cook-Off: Holy Mole Seitanic Chili
On Saturday I participated in the 6th Annual Alliance for Animals vegan chili cook-off. I love going to these types of events because I love trying new ways to cook up old favorites, like chili. Among the six entries, my “Holy Mole Seitainic Chili” tied for the People’s Choice Award...
Oil-free, salt-free, grain-free vegan bean salad
This recipe was something I created in light of my girlfriend’s oil-free, salt-free, grain-free vegan diet. Check out the related Isthmus column here. Blackened Rainbow Black Bean Salad Serves 10-12. Dressing: ½ mango 2 bunches cilantro ¾ c. mango vinegar Juice of 2 limes Salad: 1 ripe plantain 1 sweet...
Tokyokel Greens
This is a side dish that I made for my first test kitchen, “Eat Your Soul Food” which was a Southern-fusion themed menu. This recipe borrows heavily from Japanese influences. Read the related Isthmus column here. 4 bunches of fresh spinach, or greens of your choice 1/4 c seasoned rice...