Artichoke & Tomatoe Pasta Mmmm… artichoke hearts! I love the taste of fresh, steamed artichoke hearts, but they are not exactly the easiest vegetable to deal with, so I don’t make them as often as my family would like. I was thrilled to discover the new ready to eat non-GMO Steamed Artichoke Hearts from Melissa’s. […]
Lundberg Family Farms Tour – Richvale, California
California Rice Farm Tour Did you know that rice is grown in California? Rice is not just grown in Asia in areas that are known for their wet weather. In fact, there is an area in Northern California that is naturally suited to farm rice, even when we’re experiencing a drought. Lundberg Family Farms is […]
Creamy Vegan Artichoke Soup
blah Creamy Vegan Artichoke Soup Ingredients: 1 6.75 oz. Pkg. Melissa’s Steamed Artichoke Hearts 2 Medium Potatoes, cubed 4 cups Water 2 cups Milk Alternative (I used Sunflower milk. Almond, soy and hemp are also good.) 3 T Butter Alternative (I used Earth Balance) 2 T Minced Garlic 1 t Salt 1/2 cup White Cooking […]
Fava Bean Salad Recipe
This simple salad is packed full of flavor and feel-good nutrition. I’ve eaten it by itself for lunch or it can be served as a side dish with a meal. I used Melissa’s Peeled & Steamed Fava Beans that are ready to eat. The texture and flavor are better than canned and it’s a whole […]
The Green Tomato Grill – Orange, California
When it comes to eating out as a family, we need something that will satisfy our different needs. I don’t eat meat, but still need protein, and my kids like their meat. We all like eating food made with fresh ingredients. Green Tomato Grill is an excellent choice for us. Normally, I drink water, but […]