Whenever I first began eating a more plant-based diet, the avocado became a huge part of my life. I rarely ate it growing up, only in the occasional guacamole and never did I eat it by itself. It simply wasn’t something my parents ever though to buy or what I gravitated to when eating out. [...]
Tag Archives: asparagus
Spring Soup
June 6, 2012 – 12:00 am
As the weather is getting warmer, my appetite is warming up to light soups. In the Winter, I tend to stick to the starchier vegetables, like parsnip, sweet potatoes, and carrots. In the Summer, I’m all about the fresh, cool soups such as Gazpacho or a fruit-based soup. However, Spring is about bridging the way [...]
Cheesy Asparagus Omelette
May 11, 2012 – 9:47 am
My local organic market only gets produce in on Saturdays, so when Fridays come, I try to use up whatever’s left hanging around and get creative with it. Today, it’s some mushrooms, cheese, onion, asparagus, and eggs. Oh, and it’s currently morning. These ingredients can only mean one thing: omelette.
Asparagus & Leeks & Cream
May 7, 2012 – 9:11 am
It’s the season for asparagus, and I personally couldn’t be any more delighted. I adore it! When I lived in Germany, the moment white asparagus came into season, we ate it with every meal, wrapping each steamed spear in ham and pouring thick, creamy butter sauce on top. This recipe uses green asparagus and pairs [...]
