Black Eyed Pea Salad With Ginger, Garlic & Sherry Vinaigrette

by Mardi // August 26, 2013 // No Comments

Last week was the week of beans. Between my bean demo and practicum at school and my vegan challenge, I’ve been consuming a lot of them recently. One of the perks to being in culinary school is taking home leftovers.... Continue reading →

Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry With Smoked Almonds

by Mardi // March 19, 2013 // No Comments

After a weekend of eating out, followed by a Monday morning bagel and cream cheese spread at work, my body was hating on me for the gluten, meat and dairy overload. So, this week I am giving myself a gluten-free... Continue reading →

Vermicelli Noodle Salad

by Mardi // May 24, 2012 // No Comments

Another unfamiliar item arrived in my CSA box last week. When I opened our box of exciting new discoveries, I was greeted with a green that looked something like cilantro meets arugula. I took a bite of a leaf and was met... Continue reading →

Carrot, Ginger & Scallion Salad

by Mardi // April 22, 2012 // 2 Comments

After a glutenous Passover Seder a few weeks ago, my body needed to reboot with something light and refreshing, but of course I had plans to attend another giant feast the following day at my friend’s Easter Brunch. So I... Continue reading →

Vegetable Thai Quinoa

by Mardi // March 7, 2012 // 1 Comment

Thai food is my weakness in the winter. I say weakness because when I’m craving it, I always order in from my favorite spot down the street and enjoy an ultra veg night on my couch with a good movie... Continue reading →

Vegan & Gluten-Free Ginger Cupcakes With Cardamom Frosting

by Mardi // November 22, 2011 // No Comments

When we’re not having fleeting days of summer weather, it certainly feels like fall has arrived, and I’m enjoying every minute of it. The cozy sweaters, the nights snuggled up with your loved ones enjoying a glass of wine, the... Continue reading →

Cardamom & Orange Stuffing

by Mardi // October 24, 2011 // 9 Comments

It may be a little bit early for Thanksgiving, but tonight I decided to get into the spirit of the holiday and make some stuffing. I was inspired by a new favorite drink that I’ve been enjoying recently at a... Continue reading →

Fennel, Leek & Red Beet Salad

by Mardi // April 14, 2011 // 2 Comments

Growing up, my mom was a big fan of black licorice and bought it on occasion as a special treat. I still remember the first time she gave me some to try and how repulsed I was by the flavor.... Continue reading →

Not Your Average Apple Butter

by Mardi // January 11, 2011 // 4 Comments

Recently reading Heather Taylor’s post on her apple butter canning visit with Jen Smith made me yearn for a farm of fresh apples to make my own apple butter with. The beautiful photos and write up of the day on... Continue reading →

Juicing & An Unusual Pepper

by Mardi // December 22, 2010 // No Comments

Photo By Corey Towers This post is going up in honor of the lovely print of the above photo that I just received from my friend, Corey. A few months ago after a cold, rainy Light The Night walk over... Continue reading →

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