All posts by : Janet Erickson

Leftover fruit and vegetable peels can be used to add some delicious and healthy additions to your meals Cucumber Peels: If the cucumber is not organic and has been treated with wax, throw the peel away. If it is an organic cucumber, use these peels t ...

Hopefully, We will soon be enjoying the Summer's warm weather with a variety of outdoor events: picnics, pool parties, family barbecues, and potlucks. With these events also come refreshments, and the problems that always come with food events for vegeta ...

Seitan Stew(Serves 4) This is a more modern and gourmet version of a traditional stew, but oh, so much more tasty. 1 cup of water plus 1/2 cup water1 ounce dried wild mushrooms such as morel, shiitake, or porcini1 Tablespoon oil1 large onion, chopp ...

I get blank stares when I ask my vegetarian cooking students if they've ever eaten seitan (say-tahn). Yet, hands go up when I ask if anybody has ever eaten mock chicken, beef, or pork in a Chinese vegetarian restaurant. The name is foreign but you may be ...

Quick Ideas for Using Canned or Leftover Beans Chef Nancy’s article “Usin’ the Old Bean“ offers several easy suggestions for preparing dishes with canned or leftover cooked beans. Nancy says, “Doesn’t it always seem as if you have either leftover cook ...

to Make while Self-Isolating that are Veg-Friendly VSSJ hopes you are taking care of yourself during these uncertain times. Whether you are learning to work from home, or suddenly homeschooling your kids, make sure you take some time for self-care.  ...