Plant Based 411

August 2025
Agua frescas are light, non-alcoholic beverages made from fresh fruit blended with water, a splash of lime juice for brightness, and a sweetener if needed.

April 2025
April is the perfect month to include seasonal vegetables in your repertoire.

February 2025
Lunar/Chinese New Year 2025, the Year of the Snake, began on January 29 and lasts for 15 days, culminating in the Lantern Festival on February 12.

October 2024
Here’s a quick and easy Japanese-inspired dish known as Mazemen—‘maze’ for mixed and ‘men’ for noodles.

April 2022
It’s that time of year again to spring forward with lighter but still satisfying and delicious plant-based dishes.

February 2021
Stuffed cabbage rolls originated in Eastern Europe, and they are a staple comfort dish of many childhoods, including mine. The only problem is that they are a bit labor intensive...

April 2020
The plant-based food industry is growing in double digits, with a current market value of $4.5 billion, outpacing overall grocery sales across the board. 

March 2020
Ramen is a Japanese adaptation of the noodles introduced in that country by Chinese immigrants in the mid to late 19^th century. 

June 2019
You are what you eat, and drink, so here are two beverage ideas for maximum nutrition and enjoyment. The first is a take on V8 juice, but using a different array of veggies...