Want to know what 2 pounds of vegetables a day looks like? You're in the right place! One day per month I make it my mission to eat at least 2 pounds of vegetables—and share exactly what's on the menu with you. … [Read more...]
How to Eat 2 Pounds of Vegetables a Day
As you may have noticed, I haven't posted on Veggie Quest in awhile. That's partly because I've been researching a new media project. (More to come on that later!) But, alas, it's mostly due to the fact that I've been off the wagon big time. And when you have a blog focused on healthy eating and … [Read more...]
Smorgasbord: Brain Research, a Giant Stinky Flower, and Vegan Breakfast Vittles
Greetings from the land of overscheduling!You may have noticed that my typical Monday post hasn't gone up yet. And it's Wednesday.I do have an excuse, though, and it's a pretty good one.Boosting Brainpower You see, this past Friday and Saturday, I attended the International Conference on Nutrition … [Read more...]
Not So Hard: 2 Pounds of Veggies a Day
Before I share the latest on eating veggies by the pound, I just wanted to say how thrilled I am to be attending the PCRM's conference on Nutrition and the Brain this Friday and Saturday! To be held in Washington, DC, this conference focuses on nutrition's role in brain health and disorders such … [Read more...]
Friday’s Dinner: Acorn Squash with Succotash Stuffing
Here it is, the final installment in a workweek of whole-food, plant-based dinners! Tonight's meal was inspired by a purchase I made at my very first produce auction back in September: a half-bushel of acorn squash. Now I'm a big fan of produce auctions, because you can get huge quantities of … [Read more...]
Thursday’s Dinner: Cuban Black Bean Cakes and Roasted Butternut Squash with Cumin
There was no danger of ordering sushi this evening; I got loads of sleep last night (thank goodness) and tonight's dinner is one of my all-time favorites: Cuban black bean cakes and roasted butternut squash with cumin! This meal is my take on a burger and fries, but with so much more … [Read more...]
Wednesday’s Dinner: Busy Bowls
Well, tonight I almost—almost!—broke down and ordered sushi. Because frankly, I was exhausted. First I stayed up late last night creating practice exercises for my tutoring students, then this morning I started on a new writing project for a client, and finally I tutored all afternoon, after which I … [Read more...]
Tuesday’s Dinner: Cauliflower-Pumpkin Curry, Arugula and Pear Salad
Dinner tonight was a snap to put together (and thank goodness, because I didn't have the time--or patience--for anything complicated!) I made Lindsay Nixon's "Cauliflower-Pumpkin Curry" recipe from her awesome cookbook, Everyday Happy Herbivore. It turned out delightfully, as always, and better yet, … [Read more...]
Monday’s Dinner: Sweet Potatoes, Creamed Spinach, Lima Beans, and Salad
Dinner tonight was simple, filling, and easy to make--albeit not as photogenic as I might have hoped. (It's amazing how hunger trumps food styling and lighting!) On the menu: Sweet potatoes "baked" in the microwave. (So utterly easy!) If you've never done it, use a fork to poke some holes … [Read more...]
5 Nights of Whole Food, Plant-Based Dinners
I've been falling off the wagon a lot lately.First there was Halloween. It turns out that I have no shutoff switch when it comes to Butterfingers or Reese's peanut butter cups, which is why I don't normally allow them in my house! Then there was a host of smaller indiscretions--cashews by the … [Read more...]