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Wildlife Gardening

April 15, 2021 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Skink on the wall

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 […]

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Taking a Break, Not Money

April 15, 2021 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Linda Watson just after her vaccine

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. […]

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Pine Cones Alfredo

April 1, 2021 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Use Cans as Vases

March 28, 2021 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

spring bouquet

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 […]

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Lemon Tahini Dressing

March 28, 2021 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

lemon tahini dressing with a salad

Lemon Tahini Dressing brings the brightness of citrus and the magic of umami to salads, roasted vegetables, and baked potatoes. You may be tempted to eat it by the spoonful. This creamy dressing is a dairy-free, climate-friendly alternative to ranch or blue cheese dressing. Save money by using the lemon zest instead of an extra […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Sauce Tagged With: lemon, potatoes, salad dressing, salads, shoyu, tahini

My biggest mistake: soy

March 10, 2021 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

grilled and baked tofu on a salad of red cabbage, carrots, and green onions.

My editor asked why I nixed soy in Wildly Affordable Organic. I cited the influential 2009 article in Men’s Health that made a case for soy being the “most dangerous food for men.” The story cited peer-reviewed papers, which I read  to verify my stand, checking for financial interest on the part of the authors. […]

Filed Under: Healthy Tagged With: cancer, tofu

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