
The Simple Step Beyond Ordinary
In the introduction to Extraordinary Vegan, I made the following point: “It’s been said that variety is the spice of life, but that’s not exactly right. Surprise is… Read More »

Zucchini Soup with Chives and Mint
Spring has finally come to Colorado—not that anyone living at my elevation would know it by looking at the chilly mist-covered mountains. The nighttime temperatures still occasionally dip… Read More »

Zucchini Corn Chowder
Not everything I create gets straight to the written page as I intended. There is always an editor between me and my readership, most often (by a vast… Read More »

Quickest, Most Delicious Tofu Dish Ever
I’ve never really been a great fan of tofu. After I finished writing Extraordinary Vegan, just out of curiosity, I did a search to see how many recipes… Read More »

Chiles Rellenos en Nogada
Living in Mexico from age two to twenty-one, I enjoyed chiles rellenos many times, with both meat and cheese fillings. Because my parents wouldn’t eat Mexican food, despite… Read More »

Inspired Food = Health and Pleasure
Who doesn’t want to be healthy? It’s central to our sense of well-being that our bodies function well and support our activities, so naturally we all want to… Read More »