Today's green smoothie includes some mung beans I sprouted. You know bean sprouts? In Dutch, they're also called "tau ge", or "tau gay" in Asia. They're basically sprouted from the humble mung bean. Sprouting is easy, and as your mama used to say, "They're good for you. So... EAT YOUR SPROUTS!" How to Sprout:
I could write an ode to Chia Seeds. That's how much I love them. And no, I didn't have a Chia pet as a kid if you think this is where this chia-seed-love comes from. Chia's amazing in smoothies. It's amazing as an egg-replacer in baking. It makes you feel full real quick, and some people use it to stave off hunger as a weight-loss trick (although I don't agree that's the right approach!) I have loads of marathon-runner friends who also...
Read MoreI looooooooove Sarah Britton of My New Roots, and have taken a few food workshops with her here in Amsterdam. So when she came out with her Fully-Loaded Samosas made with rice-paper wraps and baked in the oven, I knew I had to try them out asap.
Recipe here...
Read MoreI've been in Spain for the past 3 weeks for my day-job. Considering how much fresh produce they grow there, it's actually pretty difficult trying to find veggie options on any menu. Great thing I had 2 Spanish boys travelling on my team coz they spoke the lingo and totally sorted a sista out at every restaurant we went. For the first time in the 3 trips I've made to Spain, I could expand beyond my usual Spanish tapas options of "pimientos da Padron" and "patatas bravas". Don't get me wrong...
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