Leslie on OC16
I was recently on OC16′s TV program called Career Changers. Check out my segment on their You Tube Channel where I demo how to make a healthy holiday Quinoa Pilaf: http://www.youtube.com/user/CareerChangersTV#p/u/1/3tGSrg0pu80
Plant-based "Made in Hawaii" Potluck, Oct 15th
I just spent the afternoon shopping and preparing a few dishes for the “Made in Hawaii” potluck my friend Joy and I are hosting tonight. It was difficult to choose what to make because so many ideas flew into my mind while all the veggies simultaneously flew into the shopping cart. Approximately $100 later and [...]
Cold French Lentil Salad
My friend Kathy turned me onto this dish that combines French lentils with fennel. I have to admit, even though I am adventurous, I was at first a little bit skeptical, until I tasted it. The flavors exploded in my mouth, and boy, did I change my mind quickly! It was absolutely stunning! It was [...]
Adventures in Gluten-Free Baking
Sooooo many people have asked me to make gluten-free goodies, and I have honestly just resisted. Wheat is just so yummy and makes such delectable desserts. Well, I’m operating outside my comfort zone now, just experimenting, and so far the results are not bad! Possibly even truly delicious. Behold the Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, and [...]
Heirloom Bean Soup
Sunday’s cooking class is all about soups! This heirloom bean mix will be used in one of our soups that I’ll demonstrate, seasoned simply with sea salt, veggies, diced tomatoes, and some herbs.
Cheesy Melty Vegan Lasagna
I’m recipe testing for future classes, and I put together a vegan lasagna that looks like it turned out pretty good.
Recent Photos from the Bento Cooking Class
photos by Paul Herchig
Photos from the Lunch: Wraps & Spreads cooking class
Thanks again to Ruth for sharing her photos from the afternoon cooking class! I had some help rolling everything up for everyone so that we could move on to the next recipe. Looking forward to next week’s class, Lunch: Gourmet Bento Box Items
Cooking Class: Adjusting to Warm Weather and Tropical Climates
The recipes taught in Saturday’s Cooking Class (that’s 4/17/2010) will be: Corn Chowder Mediterranean Style Barley Salad Fresh Chickpea Salad Asian Salad with Sesame Dressing Red and Green Mixed Veggies Glazed Pineapple and Strawberries Sound good? Come join us! For more info, and to register go to Leslie’s website
Warren Kramer Seminar
After coming for the first time in October of 2009, Warren Kramer, an internationally renowned senior macrobiotic educator and health counselor will be back to teach us more! Enjoy a variety of ways to participate, including: Lectures/Cooking Classes The goal of practicing macrobiotics is freedom and happiness. Without our health, we are not free to [...]
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