Meatless Monday #9: Leek and Potato soup
I crave two things when it rains – to visit a European city, and soup of course. Making this Leek and Potato soup this afternoon I could not help reminiscing about a particularly good French onion soup topped with a slice of baguette and melted Provolone and Gruyere cheese. I remember it as if it […]
Ten simple ways to save water in your home
I remember how shocked I was when I first read that only a small percentage (about 0,3 -0,5 percent) of the water on earth is usable by humans. The rest is in oceans, soils, icecaps, and floating in the atmosphere. And much of the small percentage that is usable, is unattainable. “The earth, the air, […]
Meatless Monday #7: Spinach pasta with mushrooms and walnuts
I love homemade pasta. It is so much tastier than store bought pasta and surprisingly easy to make if you have a good recipe. I have made homemade pasta many times but this recipe from Martha Stewart is the best recipe I have ever used. It really is easy to make, but I must warn […]
Meatless Monday #6: Butternut and Pearl Barley Risotto
I remember my mom cooking pearl barley. As a child I found it boring and bland. But after trying this risotto I am rethinking my relationship with barley. This risotto is anything but bland. I am yet to eat a risotto I did not like, including this one. If you are looking for a healthier […]
Meatless Monday #5: Mung bean Curry
Mung beans are small, green beans that belong to the legume family. They are mainly cultivated in East Asia and the Indian subcontinent and are used in both savoury and sweet dishes. Mung beans are high in important vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They are a good source of antioxidants which may help lower ‘bad’ LDL […]
Meatless Mondays – this year we are taking the challenge.
The new year always invites me to think about my and my family’s lifestyle and habits. Any reflection on our lifestyle obviously gets me thinking about food and eating healthier. In our quest to eat healthier and to live a more sustainable life we have decided to take the Meatless Monday challenge this year. […]
