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Brown Rice, Squash and Kale

"We find a place for what we lose. Although we know that after such a loss the acute stage of mourning will subside, we also know that we shall remain inconsolable and will never find a substitute. No matter what may fill the gap, even if it be filled completely, it nevertheless remains something else". --- Sigmund Freud (1961) Going through a tough time coming back to South Carolina. It’s a roller coaster ride of emotion. Running helps me find thoughts that are more manageable and calming. I don’t expect the sense of loss to get easier. I do expect [...]

By Joanne|2015-08-01T16:07:47-04:00August 1, 2015|Vegetarian|2 Comments

Cheesy Greens and Beans

Do you know your greens? More specifically, the “Bitter Greens”? Just in case there are a few “green challenged” out there, here’s a quick review. The term “bitter greens” covers those leafy vegetables that range from tangy to harsh tasting. Among those with milder flavor are escarole and curly endive. Examples of those with a harsher taste include dandelion, mustard and collards. Popular kale is a more assertive green as well. The very tender of leaves for any green can be added to salads for interesting flavor, ie curly endive, young dandelion leaves. The leaf should be green with gentle [...]