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One of my basic cravings this pregnancy has been fresh greens with olive oil, crema balsamico & pumpkin seeds but of course I like to spruce it up for more nutrition & content.  This variation is a recent favorite- including a chickpea pasta, lightly sauteed tomatoes (increasing lycopene availability!) withRead More →

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Tofu Caprese! I absolutely adore this quick little scrumptious dish! Great for long time tofu lovers as well as a lovely little taste & introduction for those who are new to tofu & it’s tremendous versatility. This is a super quick & beautiful dish that can be served as aRead More →

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World Vegan Day Greetings! This month begins my collaboration with Yi-Pin Soya for food photography & recipe development- right from our kitchen! Breakfast burritos will definitely be up on the menu! This morning’s dish was a breakfast burrito made with their ‘Peppermarinad Vegopytt‘, sauteed spinach, vegan cheese, tomatoes, shallots &Read More →

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Some scrumptious news from our kitchen! Beginning next month I will be collaborating with Swedish soy company Yi-Pin Soya, developing recipes & doing food photography! I really enjoy using Yi-Pin Soya products & am very excited to work with them & produce simple, delicious & easy to follow recipes! StayRead More →

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Had a go at making beer battered tofu tacos for the first time today! For the batter I simply used a blend of flour, cornstarch & herb salt. I enjoyed the results but admit that I am looking to crunch up this dish with an even more golden, crispy batter,Read More →

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Around early afternoon today I started having a cravings for layers of tomato & finely sliced tofu (Extra Firm by Yi-Pin Soya), generously drizzled with olive oil & crema balsamico, sprinkles of herb salt & garnished with basil. By evening- mission accomplished! Not only a delicious dish but a beautifulRead More →

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Ask Annika How do you cook with tofu? I have been cooking with tofu for so long that I forget that for many people it is a novel ingredient. I love cooking with tofu.  You can bake it, scramble it,  stir fry it, deep fry it, grill it, sautée it.  YouRead More →

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I love Benedicts- it’s easily a favorite for Sunday brunch. Creating variations of a vegan Benedict has been a passion project this year. I’m working on making this one of my signature dishes! For this weekend’s Benedict, I used silken tofu for the Hollandaise sauce, as I usually do. ButRead More →

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Nice and easy Friday lunch.  Basmati rice with garlic and a bit of vegan butter, diced tomatoes and “tofu coins”. I love making these “tofu coins”.  I take a block of tofu and use a little shot glass or other kitchen item to make the “coins” and then soak themRead More →

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I always enjoy making food that will satisfy fellow vegan friends. As a kitchen activist I also quietly thrill at the prospect of consistently impressing and wooing my meat eating family members, friends & acquaintances with plant based meals & spreads that even they’re surprised they like so much, returningRead More →

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Julians was our first stop on a visit to Providence in early June 2016.  Clearly a beloved local establishment, we were prepared for a little wait for brunch.  Once seated, we ordered drinks.  I had Julians Famous Bloody Mary- 100% vegan and with quite a kick!  I always am gameRead More →