Category Archives for From the Cookbook

Magic Homemade Granola Bars

When I say these granola bars are magic, I really mean it. They are gluten-free (as long as you’re using gluten-free oats*), vegan and sugar-free, but still taste like the best banana bread you’ve ever had. No weird gimmicks or … Continue reading →

16. May 2013 by Ishita S.
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Asparagus and Ricotta Flatbread

Remember that time I admitted to my fear of yeast and then resolved to get over it? Two-plus years later and it hasn’t happened … I still cringe every time I hear the word, and have yet to make a … Continue reading →

06. May 2013 by Ishita S.
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Broccoli Rabe and Sausage Pasta

Like the onset of spring (grr.), I too am woefully behind schedule. I made this pasta almost three weeks ago, and since then, have kept it a secret. Shameful, I know. If you knew how good it was, you’d be … Continue reading →

29. April 2013 by Ishita S.
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American Meat: Documenting How We Farm Meat

Thanks to a tip from Mili, on Tuesday I went to a screening of “American Meat,” a documentary showcasing the way we raise pigs, cows and chickens for meat. The filmmakers visited a number of farms to showcase the different … Continue reading →

21. April 2013 by Ishita S.
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Chocolate-Dipped Whole Wheat Shortbreads

While I love a good sugar-laden treat (as evidenced by the 50 posts tagged “desserts” here), some days I want something more subtle on my weekend mornings. My go-to breakfast, of oatmeal with almond milk, bananas, peanut butter, cinnamon, walnuts … Continue reading →

15. April 2013 by Ishita S.
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