If there were ever a time to ditch chicken eggs, this is it. Egg prices are soaring because of the highly contagious Avian Flu, which has already caused farmers to kill millions of chickens this spring. Use Aquafaba (Chickpea Broth) instead of Eggs for Baking Aquafaba is essentially free. I poured it down the drain […]
Grilled Eggplant
I scored a George Foreman grill at a thrift shop for three bucks. I love how quickly it grills vegetables, especially eggplant. I eat them hot off the grill as a side dish. These tender grilled eggplant slices would be excellent layered with tomato sauce for eggplant casserole or eggplant subs. About the George Foreman […]
Wildlife Gardening
I’m taking a break this summer to nurture the Evelyn Jackson Wild Life Garden, named for my wild and wonderful Aunt Evelyn. I’m encouraging and adding native plants to welcome pollinators, birds, lizards, and other wildlife. Last summer, we added a two pools, a bog garden, and a rain garden. This year, I’m focusing on […]
Taking a Break, Not Money
Dear Cook for Good Supporters and Friends, I’m taking a break from running the Cook for Good project, at least through the summer. You may have seen that coming, as I posted fewer recipes and blog updates. I’ve canceled all the Cook for Good supporter payments, saying thank you so much to each of you. […]
Pine Cones Alfredo
In the competitive world of vegan dining, one dish stands out as the fiber champion: Pine Cones Alfredo. While amateur vegans merely trade fiber-free foods like meat and dairy for beans, artichokes, and kale, the pros rely on robust recipes like this to get their grams up. My Uncle Eliot graciously allowed me to share […]
Use Cans as Vases
Want to brighten someone’s day with a bouquet but don’t have a spare vase? My friend Elise taught me to use clean aluminum cans for flowers! The shiny silver looks modern on its own. You can also wrap the can to hide a sticky label strip or just for fun. Here, I used a scrap […]
