Savor the season’s end with sweet summer fruits Sadly, we’ve come upon that time to say goodbye to summer. But we’ve still got one big holiday weekend left before we need to pack our bathing suits away and bring out…
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Nothing quite conjures up comfort food like the thought of delicious meatballs covered in sauce. Apparently these days comfort is all the rage. With the Taste of Beverly Hills happening next week, YDT was lucky to get a preview…
A non-vegan declares: Feed me vegan, gluten and sugar-free sweets! With well-known yummy snacks like Uncle Eddie’s Vegan cookies, many of us non-vegans have come to appreciate and even love baked goods made without any animal products. With my enlightened…
Recipe: Coconut-Curry Lentil Stew over Quinoa When I met my hubby, he had never tasted curry, lentils or quinoa. (Quite a shame, actually.) So when he went crazy for a recipe I cooked up on a recent summer evening with…
Finer Fair Food Offerings Nothing embodies summer more than a county fair: with greasy food, activities, crowds of folks and open air—fun with friends is practically guaranteed. Having food limitations such as allergies, restricted diet and exclusions, however, can damper…
For some reason ginger ale seems like the red headed step child of the soda pop family. It’s barely available at soft drink machines or your favorite restaurant and it can even be hard to find at your local grocer….
Kick up this summer favorite with chili lime butter On the 4th of July I overheard a family member saying “It’s not the 4th without corn”. Good thing I agree…though I’d argue that it’s really not the summer without corn. …
Better Bags or Big Business As Usual? Want to greenify your summertime barbeque gathering? Ok, you bring the veggie patties and I’ll bring the chips. Wait, come again? The Bother With Bags One obvious environmental downside of eating packaged snacks…
Luxury Eco Dining in L.A. (Plus Recipes!) It’s rare to find luxury and eco-friendly in the same sentence, but at Culina, Modern Italian restaurant in Los Angeles, these words go together like knife and fork. This fabulous find is ensconced…
Panzanella Salad Ingredients Rustic country loaf, exterior removed then cut into 1/2 inch dice 3 heirloom tomatoes cut into 1/2 inch dice 2 cups fresh ripe watermelon, cut into 1/2 inch dice 1/2 red onion, julienne 1/2 bunch basil, torn…
Garganelli Pasta Featuring Asparagus, Artichokes, English Peas and Favas Ingredients 1lb. garganelli, rustichella di abruzzo 4oz. asparagus, cut into 2 inch sticks 4oz. baby artichokes, recipe follows 2oz. favas, cleaned blanched 3oz. baby spinach 4oz. fresh English peas, blanched 1oz….
Back After Popular Demand: Grill up Eco-Style this 4th of July Preparing for your annual July 4th barbecue and fireworks extravaganza? Celebrate with “green” grilling this Independence Day and free yourself from the negative impact of BBQ pollution! OK, cheesy,…
If you’re not already buying organic foods and giving your produce a good rinse, here’s another reason why you should do both. New research shows exposure to pesticides used on commercially-grown fruits and vegetables—particularly frozen blueberries, fresh strawberries and celery—appears…
I went into my local Whole Foods the other day and low and behold, they were out of kombucha. Odd I thought, but no biggie, perhaps they’re out of stock. It turns out…Kombucha’s alcohol levels might be higher than what…
Summer breeze makes me feel fine, but a summer cocktail with organic ingredients pulls me through the roof. This recipe if from mixologist Paul Abercrombie, the author of Organic, Shaken and Stirred. Serves Four 8 oz organic spiced or dark…
They say that food is the way to the heart of any man, So I’ve whipped up a few dad approved recipes for outdoor dinning that are sure to put a smile on his face. With these recipes you’ll be…
“The Valley,” you say, “oh, but it’s so far…” As a true Valley Girl I may be a bit biased, but I say when it comes to a Green Event such as the 4th Annual Food & Wine Festival, no…
As a vegetarian, I’m always mindful of consuming enough dietary protein (the average recommended daily value is 46 grams for women and 56 grams for men). So, some mornings my breakfast consists of a protein shake to kick-start my day….
Relaxing cafe amidst Hollywood’s hustle and bustle, serving fair trade coffee and local foods. Hidden amongst the epicenter of Hollywood night life lies a gem of a cafe. Caffe Etc is the name and inside you will find more than…
Wow, how time flies. Three weeks ago you pledged to go Meatless in May. Even if you’ve fallen off the, er, vegwagon, we’ve got your back. Last week we hopefully inspired you with some great tips for preparing your own…
Barbeque Tempeh Burgers Ingredients • 1 cup barbeque sauce, your choice (smoky is preferable) • 1 (8 oz) package tempeh, crumbled • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (optional) • 1 green bell pepper,…
Okay, you’ve decided to go vegetarian this month but you don’t want to settle for tofu and veggie burgers for the next 93 meals. We’ve got you covered with savory (and protein-packed) cuisine ideas to tickle your taste buds. Feel…
Still haven’t gotten anything for Mom yet? That’s okay, you can always skip the prix fixe brunch menu and make her breakfast in bed instead with these delicious mom-friendly and meat-free recipes courtesy of the Healthy Voyager. Mom-osas 2 cups…
May is full of exciting culinary inspiration. It’s meatless month here at YDT. There’s cinco de mayo. And it’s officially warming up. In my mind, all of the adds up to a delicious, all natural smoothie that’s both nutritious and…
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