Category Archives: Vegan

Fresh Veggie Fettuccine

By elizabeth | Published: August 23, 2009
Can a fettuccine dish really be made without using pasta?  The Midwest Vegetarian thinks so!  This is a fresh, healthy, and light spin on an Italian comfort food.  The best part is the veggies are served raw, saving you more time to spend with your loved ones rather than in the kitchen slaving over a [...]
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The Lost Art of Canning

By elizabeth | Published: August 15, 2009
Canning is a way of preserving your fruits and vegetables after the year’s harvest.   This is a folkloric activity that has been performed for generations, and is thought to be a lost art.  Our family tradition originally began in Sweden where my great-great grandmother canned out of necessity and then brought her techniques to America.  [...]
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Garden Vegetable Curry

By elizabeth | Published: July 28, 2009
The most frequently asked questions I get are “What does a vegetarian eat, salad and pasta?” and “How do you get your protein?” My sister had a great suggestion for me to share a balanced vegetarian meal each month in hopes of creating new cooking ideas for those unfamiliar with a vegetarian diet.  My main source of protein comes from [...]
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Spicy Green Beans

By elizabeth | Published: July 12, 2009
Green beans are an easy item to grow by seed in your garden and will be enjoyed all season long.  Last season we grew climbing beans along our fence row and trellis, which produced a plentiful crop.  This year we grew bush beans and have been very happy with the harvest. Garden tip: Remember not [...]
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Garlicky Swiss Chard

By elizabeth | Published: June 28, 2009
Sowing seeds, watching them sprout and nurturing their growth is a gratifying experience.  This week my grandmother harvested young garlic and baby swiss chard.  The flavors are a less potent version of the original.  I was given a bag full of goodies to experiment with.  I sampled a few grape tomatoes this week from the [...]
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