Soy Wrap Wrappers

I have ventured into the video world on a whim.
Here's a brief clip of dear daughter making Sushi Party Soy Wrap Wrappers. It features Mango Avocado Love Salad (my super simple recipe found in Vegan Family Favorites).

Kohlrabi and more at Faraday's Kitchen Store

I had the lovely opportunity this past weekend to do 2 cooking demos at Faraday's Kitchen Store in Lakeway. It was co-sponsored by Greenling, the awesome organic and local food delivery service. I was able to use some fresh-from-the-farm purple kohlrabi, teen spinach, microgreens, strawberries, and pecans. These came with this week's Local Box, along with collards, swiss chard, baby arugula, and spring onions.

Here's what Chef Veggie (everyone seemed to think my business name was funny in a cute
sort of way) came up with:

Sweet Kohlrabi Salad


kohlrabisalad, originally uploaded by veggiebytes.

The kohlrabi was spiralized on my very exacting Benriner using it without the grating blade to make the soft curls and then with the fine blade to make the "noodles". It's coated with a cilantro/almond butter/tamari sauce and then topped with beet microgreens.


Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Pecan Vinaigrette

Just a basic salad made with Texas pecans. This was so nice and fresh tasting without the pecans even needing toasting.

Greenling will have more $5 classes at Faraday's on Saturdays featuring different local chefs. I was honored to be able to help with the event and look forward to shopping for perhaps some new knives at Faraday's. BTW, if you are looking for the spiralizer you can get one there...it's a lot more fun than going to Acemart.
Remember, if you are thinking of joining Greenling I can help you get 10% off your first basket!
Eating sustainably is really more fun because you get veggies not found in stores and you can feel good about supporting local businesses. The kohlrabi are waiting for a spin!

Mrs. Carolan's St. Patrick's Salad

st_pattysalad, originally uploaded by veggiebytes.

I have been welcomed into the Irish family by having the last name Carolan (yes..that's my last name not my first). My husband's family is related to the famous Irish harpist Turlough O' Carolan and probably to creators of Carolans Irish Cream. If I visit the Green Isle I hope to eat lots of colcannon made with kale.

Here's my tribute to St. Patrick in the raw:
The only thing that makes it resemble anything Irish is that it is really green.

St. Patrick's Day Salad
serves 1

1 bowl of baby spinach (green)
1/2 avocado cut into chunks (green)
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (green)
3 TBSP hemp oil (this is green too)
1/4 cup raisins (use green to make the salad more green!)
1/2 lemon, juice (could use lime, it's green)
1/TBSP agave nectar
1 TBSP sesame seeds

Add everything to a personal size bowl. Mix to make the avocado coat all the spinach. Eat immediately. Recipe can be multiplied easily.
Even your little leprechauns will like this!

Recap of Green Living Expo Cooking Demo

Last weekend I had the wonderful opportunity to offer a cooking demo at the Austin Green Living Expo.
I was sponsored by Greenling, Austin's own local and organic food delivery service. They brought super fresh produce, including cabbage, broccoli, and cilantro which are all in season.
I made the same dish both days. It's called uppma and it is an Indian light meal snack made with semolina. Semolina is a wheat product used in making pasta. In uppma, it creates a light and fluffy polenta type dish seasoned with traditional Indian spices like mustard seeds, cumin, and turmeric.
After making enough for about 30 people and serving it out in less than 10 minutes, I was wishing I could have made more! A small 2 burner stove just doesn;t have the heat output needed to make huge amounts of food fast. Those that got a sample loved it. It was served with Austin's local yogurt, White Mountain Bulgarian style. If only I could have found local achar (Indian pickle).


My daughter says "I'm up for some uppma!"

Here's the recipe for uppma:



Semolina Uppma with Seasonal Veggies

Ingredients
4 cups water
2 TBSP olive oil
2 tsp black mustard seeds
2 tsp split urad dahl (if available)
2 tsp cumin
1/2 green cabbage, sliced thinly
1 head of broccoli florets
1 carrot, sliced thinly
2 tsp turmeric
1 stick of organic butter or Earth Balance Buttery Sticks
2 cups semolina
2 tsp salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
juice from half a lemon


Preparation
Take a large pot and begin boiling the water. In another heavy bottom pot,bring to medium hight heat and add oil. Add mustard seeds and urad dahl, and heat until they pop. The add cumin and the veggies. Stir-fry until cabbage is wilted and broccoli is bright green. Add this veggie/spice mixture to the other pot of boiling water. In the pot that you cooked the veggies in, put in the butter and wait until it is melted before you add the semolina. Stir the semolina/butter mixture until the semolina gives off a nutty smell. Be careful not to burn.
Add the salt to the boiling water and then all of the semolina. Give it a good stir to
make sure all of the semolina is incorporated and there are not dry spots. Turn the heat to low, cover and let steam for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add lemon juice. When serving, add cilantro. Perfect with yogurt and mango pickle!

Im still waiting for my little video clip to upload, but hopefully it will be on soon!

Dandies Vegan Marshmallows

I want some vegan marshmallows. I've tried Sweet and Sara but have just found out about Dandies. I think it would be great to make krispy treats even though I don't do well on sugar. The sacrifices we must make :)

www.dandiescandies.com

Cooking Demos at Green Living Expo

Green Living Expo (Friday Feb 27th-Sunday March 1st)

The Green Living & Home Products Expo is the only Home & Garden style show in Central Texas to feature:

* Green Building - Eco-Friendly/Energy-Efficient Products and Builders
* Organic Gardening/Native Landscaping
* Renewable Energies
* Alternative Fuels
* Transportation Alternatives
* Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Interiors
* Organic Foods & Cooking Demonstrations
* Healthy Living with Natural and Organic products
* Fair Trade Products

I will be at the cooking stage on Friday at 3pm and again on Saturday at 12:30pm.
If you register at the stage, you could win a free 3-course vegetarian meal for 4 cooked by yours truly,Chef Veggie, in your home. It's a $175 value!
Come learn more about Greenling, solar power, raw food preparation and much more! Stop by and say "hello"!

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