Monthly Archives: March 2012

Brussels Bake with Shiitake Mushrooms and more!

By Monica | Published: March 29, 2012

The spontaneity of this recipe makes it extra special and to me, extra delicious. I had a bunch of ingredients in the fridge and I went for it based on my innate sense of how to prepare and combine flavors and textures, as well as how I can create a healthy meal all in one. [...]

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Nutcase Crunch

By Monica | Published: March 23, 2012

I enjoy eating cereal at all times of the day and since discovering Nutcase Crunch at the NYC Vegetarian Food Festival, I have been eating it even more. Nutcase Crunch is exactly as the slogan states: “A Cereal lover’s dream.” The mix of chopped almonds, pecans, pine nuts and unsweetened coconut add texture to your [...]

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Eggless Quiche with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Broccoli Rabe

By Monica | Published: March 22, 2012

  A quiche is defined as a savory, open-faced pastry crust dish with a filling of cheese, meat and vegetables. This is a La Vegetariana version: senza formaggio e carne (without cheese and meat). But filled with LOTS of flavor! I had the pleasure of making dinner with a friend and I planned for us [...]

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Sushini

By Monica | Published: March 15, 2012

  Maybe we’ll see this sushi roll hit the menus of Japanese sushi bars across the country, maybe not, but it can be made right in your house. This one is quite special to me as I recently learned how to make nori rolls in culinary school and decided to invest in a bamboo sushi [...]

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“The Moistest Dried Fruit You’ll Ever Taste!”- Fruit Bliss products

By Monica | Published: March 12, 2012

The bliss that one feels when biting into these delicious snacks is one that can never be forgotten. The Fruit Bliss company, located in Brooklyn, New York, produces healthy and wholesome dried fruit snacks, however the word “dried” does everything but describe the juicy goodness that lies in every bite. As the slogan states, they [...]

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Food Pyramid Fun

By Monica | Published: March 8, 2012

We’ve all seen them, you may even have attempted to follow one or still continue to follow one, but how do you truly feel about them? Food pyramids have been around since the 50′s and 60′s, but since 1916, the U.S. has mapped out Nutrition Guidelines for all to follow. From the basic 5 groups [...]

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More than just Vegetable Stew!

By Monica | Published: March 5, 2012

My Vegetable Barley Stew recipe is a fantastic dinner option on a cold, wintery night. Though we in Philadelphia haven’t had much of a winter, there have been those nights where I wanted to curl up with a hot bowl of stew and the night finally came for me to do just that. Each ingredient [...]

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