If you’re familiar with Chef Jet Tila, you know that he’s insightful, funny, and completely engaging. That’s why it’s no surprise that the title of his new book, “101 Asian Dishes You Need to Cook Before You Die,” is an immediate grabber. We had a chance to meet Chef Tila at Melissa’s Produce. There we […]
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Vegan Muffaletta Sandwiches
I’ve been looking for an excuse to share these vegan muffaletta sandwiches, and there’s really no better opportunity than National Kale Day (October 5). They’re chock-full of kale, and just about every other vegetable you might like, and they’re so good you’ll never miss the meat. A muffaletta (also spelled muffuletta) is a Sicilian sandwich, […]
New Dodger Stadium Food for 2016
Take me out to the Dodgers, and buy me some peanuts and…nachos verde? Yep, it’s the start of another season at Dodger Stadium and it’s time once again for the new lineup of food to enjoy with the family while cheering on the Dodgers. We had a chance to get our annual update from Dodger […]
The Mayors’ Cook-Off – A Friendly Blue Zones Competition
What would happen if your local towns went up against each other in a mayors’ cook-off? Would your mayor compete in a cooking contest? What if it meant doing their part to promote healthy, local eating? We had a chance to ask that question recently while serving as a judge of a mayors’ cook-off sponsored […]
Cure the Holiday Blues with Blueberry Quinoa Salad
Holiday pressures got you feeling blue? If you don’t celebrate Christmas, or if you’re just plain sick of red and green overload, you might need a simple change of color. This blueberry quinoa salad is so colorful it might change your meal plan and your mood. Bonus: It’s got such a nice “pop” of unexpected […]
A “Plant Slant” Thanksgiving
Here’s a question to ponder: What if your Thanksgiving turkey was merely the side dish? What if you served crowning jewels of colorful fruit and vegetable plates that took center stage, and you set the turkey off to the side as almost an afterthought? It’s not an entirely bad idea for Thanksgiving, and it’s certainly […]
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