i often think back and wonder what my former, omnivorous self would have thought of me now, 5 years after adopting a plant-based diet. i would probably be incredulous to learn that i voluntarily bicycle everywhere, and laugh to discover that i now absolutely adore roasted brussels sprouts. that’s not to say that i wouldn’t… Continue reading roasted brussels sprouts and turnips with preserved lemon and capers
Tag: sides
pineapple stuffing
yes, it’s pineapple stuffing. others might call this bread pudding, but it is called pineapple stuffing in my house. this is a family legacy that i have inherited when i married K, and therefore the most important part of holiday meals. K has told me stories of holiday dinners where each family member brought their… Continue reading pineapple stuffing
hawaiian rolls
man, i love hawaiian rolls. to my shame, one of the meals that i miss most of all from my omnivorous days was a picnic pack from the local supermarket deli: 8 pieces of fried chicken, 1 pound of either potato or macaroni salad, and a four-pack of king’s hawaiian rolls. a friend and i… Continue reading hawaiian rolls
pea-nut salad
fresh peas, smoky bacon, crunchy peanutys, crisp onions and creamy mayo make a unique side dish for holiday meals or picnics.