Month: September 2019

Angels’ Diary Series: Light and Flavorful Vegan Couscous Bowl Recipe

Ingredients: Vegetable stock, whole wheat couscous, Romaine lettuce, lemon juice, garbanzo beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, organic tahini sauce, lemon juice, garlic, miso, chili peppers, black pepper, and parsley. Nutrition Fact Serving size is for 1, calories 270, fat cal 80, total fat 8g, sat fat 0g, trans fat 0g, cholest 0mg, sodium 95mg, total carbs 45g, and protein 11g. Daily values are based on a 2000 diet.Love and light. Hello Angels Working on Earth Family! “It’s an excellent vegan dish! I love, love, love it! Why? It has so many light flavors, like the Sun! I suppose I love this dish the most because it isn’t contrived or heavy. You can really taste the purity of the flavors. It’s easy to eat and enjoy! The tahini sauce was a great complement!” LOVE!

Angel’s Diary Series: Chipotle Barbecue Polenta Recipe: A Tasty and Healthy Delight

Ingredients Polenta, corn, yellow onion, bell pepper, lentils, garlic, medjool dates, lemon juice, White wine vinegar, oat flour, tomato pasta, tomatoes, Worcester sauce, apple cider vinegar, tamari, salt, molasses, salt, shiitake mushrooms, allspice, cloves, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Mustard seed, lemon extract and orange extract. Nutrition Facts Serving size is for 1, calories 487, fat cal 19, total fat 2g, sat fat 0 g, trans fat 0 g, cholest 0mg, sodium 146 mg, total carbs 100 g, fiber 18 g, sugars 18g, protein 17g. Daily values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Hello Angels Working on Earth Family!  This was dinner on day 3. Good news! My digestive system is now balanced. I believe the challenge has been taste and texture. It takes some getting used to eating a bland diet (no sugar/salt). So, I have decided to spice up the dishes to my liking while still upholding the nutrition.I enjoyed the polenta. It was very filling, and the taste of chipotle and barbecue was realistic. I felt full and satisfied. It …

Angel’s Diary Series: Aloo Gobi and Beyond: Navigating the 21 Day GreenFare Organic Café Challenge

Ingredients Cauliflower, tomatoes, red potatoes, water, yellow onion, apple juice, cumin, turmeric, coriander, ginger, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 lb., calories 187, fat cal 7, total fat 1g, sat fat 0g, trans fat 0g, cholest 0mg, sodium 60 mg, total carbs 37g, fiber 8g, sugars 12g, and protein 7g. Hello, Angels Working on Earth Family! I’m encountering some challenges with my new diet. It’s day three, and I found myself having yesterday’s dinner for lunch. But last night, I hit a wall and felt very nauseous and weak. I’ve read that my body is adjusting to the new diet. I’ve learned that everyone’s experience with this diet is different. The advice is to start slowly and gradually transition to a vegan diet. Here are some tips: 1. Educate yourself, 2. Replace animal products with delicious plant-based foods, 3. Look for vegan recipes for inspiration, 4. Start with the basics, and 5. Take it one day at a time. Remembering to get enough B12 and calcium as the diet is plant-based is …

Interview with Cathy Barrow: Tips for Pitching Recipe Ideas to Publishers

Book Review of Cathy Barrow’s “When Pies Fly” Hi Angels Working on Earth Family! I am thrilled to share my recent interview with Cathy Barrow, an incredible food writer, cooking teacher, and pie maker. During our chat, Cathy shared some wonderful tips on how to pitch recipe ideas to publishers, emphasizing the importance of keeping your pitch short and sweet with no more than 200 words. She also reminded us to value our work and not work for free.  What’s truly inspiring is that Cathy’s work speaks for itself – she’s contributed to several renowned publications, including the New York Times, NPR, and National Geographic. She’s also the author of the award-winning cookbook, “Mrs. Wheelbarrow’s Practical Pantry,” which won the prestigious IACP Award. Her accomplishments are a testament to the power of hard work and dedication. I hope this summary of my conversation with Cathy Barrow was helpful and made you hungry! Love!