Korean Daikon Radish Wrap with Vegetables

So, I guess I have thought in
the past about slicing a daikon radish thin to use as a wrap. But for some
reason, when my airbnb guests from Korea introduced this dish to me, it
seemed like a totally groovy new thing. I think what did it was the fact that
the daikon radish came already sliced into perfect round sheets, and
packaged. At first, I thought it was a gyoza (pot sticker) wrapper, but when
I saw that it was radish, I was pleasantly surprised. So, today we have a
couple of unwitting guest bloggers,  Hyoungwoo & Silhui
from Seol, Korea, and their super simple, daikon veggie rolls. I see these
being very versatile, stuffed with shrimp, seared tofu, smoked mushrooms, all
sorts of things. This recipe is just a basic veggie roll, just like the ones
that were prepared in my home the other day. The pickled radish has sugar, so
if you want to avoid that, make your own and use a healthier substitute for
the sugar, like stevia, or jaggery sugar. Besides that though, this is a great
way to get some raw, nutrient density into your body in a very simple and
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Cocoa-Mint Spirulina Chia Pudding

Spirulina has been around the
block a few times with all of us. But in spite of its past trendiness and ups
and downs with the limelight, it is definitely worth keeping in your pantry
due to its many awesome nutritional benefits. Luckily for all of us, there
are companies out there that are passionate about keeping spirulina relevant
in our lives and finding new, innovative ways to deliver it to us. Whenever
that happens, if I happen to be in the know, I get my hands on it and get to
work seeing what can be done to enjoy it the best ways possible. That brings
us to this incredibly simple dessert that is more of a nutrition powerhouse
than it is a transitional dessert, packed with almost 20 grams of vegan
protein, vitamin b12, and essential fatty acids. It can be enjoyed as a
sugar-free dessert, or as a quick breakfast or snack on the run. This
immediately became a regular in my kitchen. It is worth adding that it’s also
paleo and keto friendly! Read More


Beet & Fresh Cheese Stacks with Avocado-Lemon Dressing

I found a recipe for a quick vegan
cheese
that I really like. The recipe says it’s a “Pepper
Jack” but it reminds me a lot more of a fresh cheese like queso fresco
or buffalo mozzarella. In any case, I am finding it to be quite versatile and
useful on many dishes, from tacos to this beet salad. You can venture into
making the vegan cheese, which will require some uncommon ingredients if you
aren’t used to vegan baking or cheese making. Or use a favorite cashew
cheese; some spreadable cashew cheeses would work great in between the layers
of beets. Or, if you eat dairy, just use a good, organic dairy cheese
like burrata or buffalo mozzarella.

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Summer Squash with Spring Onions & Fresh Mint

I have struggled with my food
plot for the past few years, probably due to lack of focus, failure to be
organized with watering, and-or misdirected soil maintenance. Fortunately, a
new edible plant nursery opened up down the street. In just a couple of
months, they have helped my garden transform and heal from whatever funk it
was in. Loretta Allison of Spade
& Seeds
 brings her magnificent seedlings to Fig Earth
Supply
, much to the delight of our neighborhood.
Loretta raises most of the seedlings herself, with just a small
selection brought in from outside suppliers. I took a couple of their
workshops, and tapped into her amazing garden of knowledge, and then
gleefully planted her starters, one of which was a romanesco squash. As a
result, I have this wonderful, simple recipe to share, comprised of just garden
zucchini, spring onions, and fresh mint. You don’t have to grow food to make
this, but try to get your ingredients from the Farmers Market or in as fresh
a state as possible. It really makes a difference in flavor and
nutrition.

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