From the blog... — Salad Girl Curry & Fig Dressing
Buddha Bowl
Pulses + Sunflower Seeds = Complete Protein
During the cold & snowy Midwinter months, it is hard to just run to the grocery store, so I do a lot of dipping into what I call our staples or our "Pantry Foods" that we always have on hand: dried beans, pulses ( e.g. lentils, chickpeas, and beans ), legumes, bulgur, farro, quinoa, rice, nuts, and dried fruits. These provide ingredients for a cozy, warm winter soup or stew, but these same fixings also make...
Chillin' Out...
This is Salad Girl's busiest season, and I think we all tend to burn the candle at both ends because it is hard to say no to so many fun events and holiday foods. Finding balance with food, family, and fun is the key to a successful holiday and I have a couple of tips to share. Food: The season brings with it all the yummy traditional treats and foods that I love to share, make...
Autumn Salads...
As the leaves start to turn orange, yellow, and red, Autumn presents a hearty bounty. Fresh fennel, pears, parsnips, Brussel sprouts, figs, and squash come into their own during these cooler months and will make salads bright and fresh, warm and hearty, no matter if your salad is a main dish or an accompaniment. The addition of raw or roasted nuts, seeds, little jewel-toned bites of mixed dried fruit, and spicy rice crackers bring that extra crunch...
Yes, we are still Celebrating National Mushroom Month!
"Untamed Mushrooms: From Field To Table" www.untamedmushrooms.com . NATIONAL MUSHROOM MONTH National Mushroom Month is celebrated each year throughout the month of September. During this time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture takes advantage of the opportunity to educate people on the versatility mushrooms offer and on their health benefits. As a result, mushrooms are gaining more and more appreciation as we learn more about them. I am proud to say I found a great place to...