#cucina plant based

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I week end esperienziali sono un modo perfetto per imparare e provare cose nuove, una occasione è data dal workshop di cucina plant based e yoga in Emilia Romagna ad Imola; scopriamo insieme il programma, come partecipare e soprattutto le sue organizzatrici.

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Yoga & Food in Toscana (Aprile 2024)

"Yoga & Food" - Dal 5 al 7 aprile unisciti a noi per un ritiro rigenerante di yoga e cucina plant-based, immersi nella campagna toscana

Ecco un nuovo evento Yoga & Food in Toscana. Dal 5 al 7 aprile unisciti a noi per un ritiro rigenerante, con workshop di cucina a base vegetale. Immersi nella tranquillità della natura saremo in compagnia di Luca De Lisio (insegnante yoga e shatzu) che ci porterà alla scoperta de “I Klèsa : le cause della sofferenza umana”. E Simona Scarone (personal vegan chef) che si prenderà cura di noi…

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Book Recommendations: National Soup Month 

Soup’s On by Mark Reinfeld

In this definitive guide to vegan soups, award-winning chef Mark Reinfeld gives you all the tools and tips to create easy, flavorful meals - within thirty minutes or less. Prepare to feast upon a wide array of plant-based soups-from consommés to stews, chowders to raw and dessert soups. From a selection of stocks to irresistible toppings and accompaniments, these inspired recipes cover a broad spectrum of international cuisine. Soup's On! contains an inspiring foreword by Dr. Neal Barnard and is divided into six sections: The Art of Soup Creation; Vegetable-based Soups; Soups and Stews with Grains, Legumes and Pasta; Creamy Blended Soups; Raw and Dessert Soups; and Garnishes and Sides.

Zuppe by Mona Talbott

A Chez Panisse graduate, Talbott was chosen by Alice Waters to be Executive Chef of the innovative Rome Sustainable Food Project at the American Academy in Rome. There, while cooking for the Academy’s creative community of scholars, historians, artists, archaeologists, and architects, Talbott perfected a repertoire of dishes made from local, seasonal, organic ingredients. Central to the menu are soups.

Inspired by the traditions of cucina povera, the so-called “cuisine of the poor” that has been the source of so many brilliant Italian dishes, Talbott’s recipes waste nothing, employ the concept of arrangiarsi (“making do”), and skillfully transform leftovers. And, in another nod to the wisdom and economy of traditional kitchens, she also points out which soups can easily be made into one-dish meals with the addition of a single ingredient such as a poached egg, a piece of grilled toast, or even clams.

Much more than a collection of remarkable soups, Mona Talbott’s Zuppe is also a wise and gentle tutorial on the “the beauty and delicious rewards of frugality” and how the humblest foods can be the most profoundly satisfying. In addition to 50 recipes, Talbott shares approaches and techniques that can change the way a cook thinks about economy, improvisation, and using all the flavors and nutrients inherent in each ingredient.

Superfood Soups by Julie Morris 

Acclaimed superfood chef Julie Morris has chosen 100 favorites packed with nutrient-dense and plant-based whole foods such as vegetables and fruits, legumes and grains, nuts and seeds. Plus, she boosts each dish with such scientifically lauded superfoods as chia, medicinal mushrooms, turmeric, and kale. From a comforting Smoky Pumpkin Soup with Candied Seed Clusters, to an irresistibly inventive Watermelon Goji Gazpacho, to the tasty Cacao Black Bean Soup, every health-giving bowl delivers deeply nourishing deliciousness that satisfies on every level. Along with beautiful color photographs, the book is full of helpful soup-making advice and information about the health rewards of superfood soups, including soup cleanses and rejuvenating broths.

Soup of the Day by Ellen Brown 

Whether it’s a bowl of chicken soup when you’re sick, a thick and hearty gumbo in winter, or a refreshing gazpacho on a hot summer day, soup is a timeless favorite. In Soup of the Day, Ellen Brown presents more than 150 classic and inventive recipes, most of which were collected from top restaurants across the nation. Try the Tortilla Soup from Fearing’s in Dallas, the Cream of Celery Soup from Bayona in New Orleans, the Cheddar Soup with Bacon from The Soupbox in Chicago, or Ellen’s own New England Clam Chowder. With the recipes are explanations on how to create great stocks, cook perfect garnishes, and even bake delicious breads. Make your favorite or try something new - it’s a soup lover’s dream!

Soup for Two by Joanna Pruess

From Rainy Day Tomato Bisque with Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches to Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sage, the recipes in this innovative collection will sustain and nourish home chefs the way the best homemade soups should. The number of ingredients is modest and the techniques are easy, but the resulting dishes are nothing less than spectacular. The way Joanna Pruess cooks for two doesn’t mean you’re left with lots of half-empty containers cluttering your refrigerator shelves. In every case, from Mom’s Chicken Noodle to Swiss Chard, Potato, and Sausage, these soups require ingredients that can be easily procured in small portions. Try them all!

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[Cibo Supersonico][Francesca Fariello][Chiara Ratti]

Cibo Supersonico è un libro per tutt* e che può rappresentare tutt*, che contiene gli ingredienti principali della storia di Francesca Fariello e Chiara Ratti, ma anche quelli per ricreare le loro ricette più amate

A come Amazzonia.I come India.Z come Zucchero. Ma anche Banana Pancakes, Hygge, Relax, Non-cacio e pepe e tanto altro. Cibo Supersonico è un libro-mondo dentro cui perdersi e seguire strade inattese, nel quale Francesca e Chiara, un pezzetto alla volta, raccontano tantissime cose: la loro storia, dal primo incontro a oggi; la loro battaglia per la comunità LGBTQ+; la malattia di Francesca, che…

[easy-healthy-cooking]

Un classico della cucina italiana, specialmente romagnola: la piadina. La ricetta che vi proponiamo oggi ne è una variante realizzata con farina di grano saraceno (quindi senza glutine), con olio al posto dello strutto per tenere sotto controllo il colesterolo, acqua, un pizzico di sale et voilà! Dopo pochi minuti di cotttura, ecco pronta la vostra calda e fragrante piadina da farcire a vostro piacimento. A noi piace con un po' di affettato (di pollo o di tacchino), della verdura e un filo di olio extravergine di oliva. E a voi?

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Why Using Natural & Organic Hand Wash or Soap is More Advisable?

It's essential to realize that there's not much of a difference between organic and natural hand soaps when you decide to switch. Natural components such as plant-based oils, essential oils, and glycerin are used in both organic and natural hand soaps. This is in contrast to the mass-produced soaps seen in supermarkets and drugstores, which employ artificial chemicals to build lather, add colors and aromas, and keep the items fresh. Organic soap takes a step further than natural hand soaps in that it is made by certified organic farmers using organic agricultural techniques, which means no pesticides or fertilizers are used in the production process.

Benefits of Using Organic Handwash

It needs to be noted that there are several reasons why using natural and organic hand soap in your everyday hygiene practice is helpful. Here are some of the most important advantages that organic hand soaps may provide for your skin and the ecosystem.

1. Glycerine

Glycerin is formed as a natural byproduct of the chemical reaction when hand soap is made utilizing the saponification method. Glycerin is a humectant, which means it draws moisture from the air to your skin, hydrating your hands thoroughly and continuously after washing.

2. Unique

Because natural hand soap is not mass-produced, the texture and look of each bar or liquid hand soap will vary somewhat. Natural hand soap may not always appear as lovely or vivid as commercial soaps, but the natural oils and plant oils used in natural soaps make them distinctive in the way they lather up and influence the skin without the use of harmful or artificial chemicals. Furthermore, with the use of specific essential oils, organic soaps may still have natural and lovely odors without the use of chemical components that might generate potentially alluring but unnatural odors.

3. Environmentally-friendly

Natural hand soaps are considerably better for the environment for various reasons in addition to the great advantages they provide for our skin. To begin with, the natural chemicals used to produce these soaps make them significantly easier to dispose of, since the natural oils and fats break down quickly as they pass through the drain, reducing water contamination. Furthermore, no pesticides or insecticides are used in the production of organic hand soap components, preventing soil pollution that might endanger future crops or animals.

One such very sought for organic handwash is Cucina Olive and Coriander Hand Soap by Fruits & Passion. The coriander and olive tree handwash is made specifically for use in the kitchen. Hand Soap is made with extra virgin olive oil and other purifying olive derivatives. This refined scent is fragrant and somewhat woody, with a delicate mixture of coriander seeds and olive wood. This biodegradable, natural-source product leaves skin smooth and aromatic. Olive trees have been grown along the Mediterranean coast for millennia.

Key Features: -

· Its biodegradable formula gently cleans hands without drying them and leaves them delicately perfumed, making it ideal for use in the kitchen.

· Made with purifying and hydrating characteristics of cold-pressed olive oil and other olive derivatives.

· This fragrant combination of coriander seeds and olive wood is both aromatic and somewhat woody.

· Biodegradable hand soap in a recyclable bottle with carefully selected components that are not sourced from animals.

To get this very useful product, you can visit sites like Shopify, which offers a variety of products to choose from. They are available at affordable prices and unbeatable value!

[yumnizza1789]

Siamo tornati, siamo reali anche se siamo oggi una Ghost-kitchen, la prima 100% plant-based. 

YUM NIZZA1789 oggi è un ristorante ma senza tavoli, sedie e la location "fighissima" a cui vi abbiamo abituati.

C’è una cucina professionale, la ricerca, le materie prime di qualità, fornitori selezionati e la cura e l'amore di sempre, pensati però solo per il Delivery.

Delivery che non è solo “A CASA TUA” ma vuole essere anche lo strumento per professionisti, bar, Bad & Breakfast e case vacanza che desiderano offrire ai loro clienti una coccola, un regalo in più, senza necessitare di una cucina in loco.

C’è tutto un mondo intorno, che gira ogni giorno...... Cit. Matia Bazar

Ci trovate qui : https://www.yumnizza1789.it/

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57 Easy Gluten Free Dinner Recipes For the Whole Family

New blog post! Nowadays, I find myself having even less time and motivation to cook than usual...which is why easy gluten free dinner recipes have definitely been my saving grace!

So in the hope of making everyone’s life a little easier right now, I thought I’d round up some of the best easy gluten free dinner recipes on the blogosphere. All of the recipes I’ve included below are not only gluten free but also easy to make and require simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. Plus, there are plenty of keto, low carb, paleo and vegan options! So without further adieu, let’s dive into these 57 easy gluten free dinner recipes for family members of all ages and palates.

1. Easy Chicken Pizza (Low Carb) - Snappy Gourmet

You don't even need pizza crust or flour to make this easy gluten free dinner. Just combine chicken with your favorite pasta or tomato sauce, cheese and pizza toppings!

2. Quinoa Avocado Veggie Patty (Vegan) - Any Reason Vegans

Have quinoa in your pantry that you want to use up? Combine quinoa, avocado and a few other ingredients for a delicous vegan "burger."

3. 5-Ingredient Sweet Chicken - My Gluten-Free Kitchen

This gluten free chicken recipe has definitely earned the top slot of my to-do list!

4. Zucchini Beef Skillet (Paleo) - Eating Richly

If you're looking for a one-pot-wonder that also just happens to be healthy, paleo and delicious, this gluten free dinner checks all the boxes.

5. Sweet Potato Salmon Sliders (Paleo) - Casey the College Celiac

No bread, no problem! You can enjoy your salmon between two "slices" of roasted sweet potato instead.

6. Delicious Easy Keto Pizza - Healthy with Jamie

Making a gluten free pizza might sound time-consuming and complicated, but this keto pizza recipe only takes 15 minutes to whip up - including cooking time!

7. Sesame Noodles (Vegan, Soy Free, Nut Free) - Moon and Spoon and Yum 

Noodles have never looked so good or been so flavorful.

8. Caprese Sheet Pan Chicken Breast - Food Meanderings 

You only need five ingredients to make this Caprese-salad-inspired dinner.

9. Instant Pot Curry with Chickpeas, Tomatoes and Spinach (Vegan) - The Foodie Eats

As long as you have curry powder in your pantry, this curry is a super easy recipe to whip up with the veggies you have on hand.

10. Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner (Low Carb, Keto, Paleo) - Tasty Galaxy

This Greek chicken dinner tastes like it's straight out of a restaurant, and it only takes eight very simple ingredients.

11. The Best Vegan Chili Recipe Ever (Nightshade Free Option, Soy Free) - Allergy Yummy

The ingredients you need for this vegan chili may be easily accessible and cheap, but this chili tastes high quality!

12. Singapore Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce - Christina's Cucina 

For those nights when you only have chicken in the fridge but want something different for dinner...

13. Crustless Spinach, Onion and Sundried Tomato Quiche - Girl Gone Mom

If you have some eggs on hand, this quiche is an easy meal-prep recipe that your family can enjoy for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

14. Spanish Beans with Tomatoes (Vegan, Vegetarian) - Veggie Desserts

This vegan dinner recipe is proof that even if you have limited fresh ingredients, you can still create a winning meal.

15. Deconstructed Vegetarian Enchiladas Skillet - Mash Up Mom

All of the enchilada flavor with a fraction of the effort. Sign me up!

16. 5-Minute Crunchy Greens Quesadilla (Paleo, Vegan Options) - Casey the College Celiac

This is the perfect easy gluten free dinner to use up any leftovers you have on hand. Plus, it can easily be adapted to a paleo or vegan diet.

17. Easy Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegetables - Foodal

Seasoning turns what could be a boring dinner of potatoes, veggies and sausage into a flavorful dinner the whole family will enjoy.  Just make sure whatever sausage (or substitute protein) you use is gluten free!

18. Vegetable Soup (Vegan) - Veg Recipes of India

If you're craving a comforting soup but don't have any cans at home, you can make your own with this very easy recipe.

19. Whole30 Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers (Paleo) - Cook At Home Mom

To make this gluten free dinner even quicker and easier to make, you can follow the cooking hacks included in the recipe, like using frozen cauliflower rice or pre-cooked chicken.

20. Mushroom Pulao, or Instant Pot Mushroom Rice - Indian Ambrosia

Moist rice combines with tender mushrooms for a simple but scrumptious gluten free dinner.

21. Easy Vegan Tortilla Soup - Class Clay Cooking

No cream or chicken is needed for this flavorful tortilla soup.

22. Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken - Nourish Plate

Lemon and garlic upgrade the traditional chicken breast into a creamy, tangy dinner.

23. Flatbread Quinoa Pizza (Vegan) - Stacey Homemaker

Who knew that you could make a gluten free pizza crust out of just quinoa, water, garlic and seasonings?!?

24. Loaded Potato Wedge Nachos (Vegan Option) - Casey the College Celiac

The only required ingredient for this gluten free dinner is a regular or sweet potato to cook up into fries. Otherwise, you can stack your nachos with whatever ingredients you have on hand or are craving!

25. Extra Crispy Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken (Allergy-free, No oil) - Strength and Sunshine

If you're craving take-out, make a healthier version of fried chicken using this simple air fryer recipe instead.

26. Super Simple, Very Green Cream Soup (Low Carb, Paleo, Vegetarian) - Refresh My Health

The hardest step of this gluten free soup recipe is blending all the veggies, so it's safe to say it's a winning recipe for busy nights.

27. Kid-Friendly Baked Ziti Casserole - Fearless Dining

Have a ton of gluten free pasta in your cupboards and don't know how to use it? This easy gluten free casserole will please the whole family!

28. Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili - Feast for a Fraction

The nice thing about this chili is that you can easily make a double batch and freeze half for even easier dinners later on!

29. Vegan Tomato Soup - Allergy Free Alaska

This soup is as comforting as it is easy to make. Plus, you likely already have all the necessary ingredients in your pantry.

30. Easy Zucchini Enchilada Skillet - Wanderlust and Wellness

This gluten free enchilada dinner is loaded with extra veggies and only takes 10 ingredients and 30 minutes to make.

31. Gluten Free Pizza Rolls - Hunny I'm Home DIY

As long as you have a gluten free pizza crust mix waiting in your pantry, you can surprise the whole family with these allergy-friendly pizza rolls.

32. The Best Twice Baked Stuffed Potatoes - Simply Full of Delight

If you have a lot of Russet potatoes you want to use up, this simple take on twice baked potatoes will take those spuds to the next level.

33. Instant Pot Lentil Stew (Vegetarian) - Fun FOOD Frolic Photo Option 

Meatless Monday has never been so tasty or delicious. Plus this recipe is super customizable for whatever you have in your pantry.

34. 4-Ingredient Roast Chicken Dinner - My Kitchen Love

This one-pot meal lets the oven do all the work and is the perfect way to cook up a whole chicken and have leftovers for days.

35. Lazy Vegan Pot Pie with Sliced Potato Crust - My Pure Plants

Pot pie might not be the first meal you think of when you hear the phrase, "Easy dinner recipes" but this one is extra easy since you use a potato instead of flour for the crust!

36. Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas - Little Sunny Kitchen

Homemade fajita seasoning and the air fryer makes these chicken fajitas extra flavorful and easy.

37. Mexican Ground Beef Skillet (Paleo, Whole 30) - Hot Pan Kitchen

This gluten free Mexican dinner only takes 25 minutes to cook, and you can eat it on its own, with veggies or even as tacos.

38. Crispy Salmon Cakes with Lemon Dill Sauce (Low Carb, Grain Free) - Flavor the Moments

I grew up eating salmon patties with my grandma, so this low carb version is definitely on the top of my to-do list.

39. Sweet Potato & Black Bean Stew (Vegan, Refined Sugar Free) - Healthy Living James

Black beans and sweet potato are a match made in culinary heaven.

40. Quick & Easy Vegan Bolognese - Delightful Adventures

For when you're craving spaghetti but also want a meatless dinner that everyone will enjoy.

41. 3-Ingredient Balsamic Jam Pork Chops (Paleo, Whole 30 Option) - Paleo Gluten Free Guy

A sweet and sour glaze takes pork chops to the next level.

42. One Pan Mexican Quinoa (Vegan) - Vegan Huggs

Quinoa and black beans give this Mexican dinner a hefty dose of plant-based protein.

43. Crockpot Chicken and Gravy - 24 Bite

No canned soup or gravy mix packages are required for this gluten free crockpot dinner.

44. Lentil Curry (Dal) with Spinach (Vegan, Vegetarian) - Go Healthy Ever After

Personally, I love a cozy bowl of dal and this vegan dal recipe is extra easy to make thanks to the instant pot or pressure cooker.

45. Supreme Pizza Casserole (Low Carb) - Peace, Love and Low Carb

Transform that leftover cauliflower in your fridge into a pizza-like dinner with help from whatever pizza toppings and sauces you have on hand.

46. One Pan Chicken and Asparagus Skillet Dinner - Creative Green Living

As long as you have chicken breast, cheese and asparagus, you can whip up this easy gluten free skillet dinner.

47. Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole (Keto) - Wholesome Yum

This gluten free casserole only calls for seven common recipes and you have two ways to choose to make it.

48. Keto Pulled Pork - Joy Filled Eats

One instant pot + five simple ingredients = one delicious, protein-packed keto dinner recipe.

49. Simple Italian Sweet Potato Pizza Crust (Vegan) - Bucket List Tummy

Do you have sweet potatoes, gluten free oats and cornstarch? Then you can have a sweet potato pizza!

50. Creamy Baked Chicken Legs (Keto Friendly) - Cooked by Julie

Shake up traditional chicken leg dinner with a creamy tomato sauce.

51. Paleo Shepard's Pie (Whole 30) - Lau's Healthy Lifestyle

This paleo dinner recipe versatile, comforting and tasty.

52. Instant Pot Salsa Chicken (Keto Friendly) - Mom Foodie

Salsa, chicken, cheese and spices + the instant pot = an easy and delicious family meal.

53. Healthy Pasta Alfredo (Keto Option) - Texanerin 

Make sure you use the gluten free flour option in this healthy alfredo recipe, and you'll have an easy use of the pasta in your pantry.

54. 3 Chicken Cutlets Recipes (Keto, Grain Free and Egg Free Options) - Healthy Taste of Life

These chicken cutlets are juicy on the inside, crunchy on the outside and definite kid-pleaser.

55. Creamy Sweet Potato Lentil Soup (Vegan) - Happy Kitchen Rocks

Sweet potato, lentils and coconut milk are the three main ingredients for this easy vegan dinner.

56. Air Fryer Salmon Patties (Low Carb, Keto, Whole 30) - Recipes From a Pantry

Thanks to the air fryer, these salmon patties are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

57. Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps (Paleo, Grain Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet) - Emma Eats and Explores

Thanks to the marinade, the chicken in these fajitas are super tender and you can add whatever toppings you're craving.

I Hope You Love These Easy Gluten Free Dinner Recipes for the Whole Family

Regardless of how chaotic our life might be, we still need to eat and easy gluten free dinner recipes like these can definitely make that “chore” feel a lot less taxing. And if you have a limited amount of ingredients in your pantry, fridge and freezer, I hope these simple recipes will also inspire you to get creative with what you have. Let me know in the comments what you’ve been eating lately or which of these 57 gluten free dinner recipes you’d like to try first! And stay safe, healthy and full of delicious gluten free food! via Blogger https://ift.tt/34wqRdP

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Absolutely magnificent 100% vegan & whole-foods plant-based (WFPB) buffet in Rome’s San Saba district 🌱🇮🇹 (at 100% BIO • Cucina Biologica) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkEKbNGJdhQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Welcome to my kitchen!

I’m Joan Black, the founder, chef and developer of KINwagrow, a plant-based food blog. I’m also a mom, wife, Air Force veteran, culinary school graduate, writer and breast cancer survivor.

As far back as I can remember, food has been my obsession. As a teenager, I cooked my way through Betty Crocker cookbooks, and in my twenties, I moved on to Martha Stewart’s Entertaining and Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Over the years, I became an avid vintage cookbook and magazine collector. Shows like The Galloping Gourmet, East Meets West with Ming Tsai, Cucina Amore and In Julia’s Kitchen with Master Chefs, fed my curiosity and open my eyes to the world of cooking.

Living in Hawaii during part of elementary school, I incorporated food into school projects and eagerly researched native Hawaiian foods as we studied the history of Hawaii. In junior high, I wrote reports on the foods of Peru and Russia for world geography. I performed a comparative nutritional analysis of fresh, canned and frozen green beans for my high school chemistry project.

After earning my biology degree from UNLV, I joined the Air Force and landed in Washington, D.C., and later Philadelphia, where my fascination with food exploded. The food culture on the East Coast was very different from Las Vegas. I took French cooking classes and made puff pastry from scratch. When I ate a great dish at a restaurant, I’d often recreate it at home. I loved picking produce at the farmers’ grocery stands, sampling local fare of county fairs and festivals, and tasting the offerings of historic country bed-and-breakfast inns. 

My Air Force buddies shared my love of food. We had weekly themed dinners showcasing foods from different countries. There was the Greek toga party with Ouzo and moussaka and German night with cherries soaked in cherry brandy in the Black Forest cake. We cooked together making fudge, pulled butter mints, French baguettes, and so much more. The best of times!

In 1999, I enrolled in culinary school and decided I wanted to become a chef. From day one, I knew this was where I was supposed to be. I worked as a cook at Commander’s Palace Restaurant Las Vegas. Whether I was creating a roux for béchamel sauce, making gumbo or prepping artichokes, I loved being in kitchen.

After a back injury, I needed a break from the physical demands of the kitchen. Food was still my passion, so I started writing about local restaurants and interviewed celebrity chefs. I also did business writing for magazines, newspapers and marketing agencies. For nearly five years, I owned and operated, The Creative Octopus, LLC, a professional writing firm catering to the needs of small businesses.

My Plant-based Journey

In 2011, a friend introduced me to plant-based cuisine and I read The China Study by T. Colin Campbell. I was intrigued, interested in the health benefits, and wanted to see how I felt eating differently. As I embarked on a new culinary adventure with ingredients I’d never heard of and didn’t know how to use, I was open to new possibilities. What was nutritional yeast, how did you make cheese from nuts, and what was raw cooking? I’ve always loved baking and it proved to be a challenge as I stopped using heavy cream, butter and eggs. I felt lost. Then I learned how to make delectable chocolate mousse, cheesecake and scones without eggs and dairy products. As my confidence grew, I created my own mouthwatering plant-based dishes and revisited the classic cookbooks and magazines that once inspired me—to craft vegan versions of my old recipe favorites.

My perspective shifted. Eating a plant-based diet makes me feel better, have more energy, and now I’ve adopted the ‘way of the vegan’ for the animals as well as the health benefits.

KINwagrow – Welcome to the family!

In December 2016, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. As I went through treatment, I had time to reflect, meditate and think about the next step in my journey. I decided blogging offered the perfect way to share my passion for creative and innovative plant-based food with others.

KINwagrow focuses on simply delicious and decadent plant-based food. It is the foodie haven where you’ll find crave-worthy recipes, healthy eating tips from experts, information about plant-based restaurants, chef interviews and more.

For those dealing with cancer and the effects of its treatment on eating, KINwagrow will serve as a resource center and include interviews with nutritionists, dieticians, physicians and other experts. It is my hope that their suggestions help readers and their loved ones get through this difficult time easier.

I’m so glad you stopped by!

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[unvegetarianoamilano]

Balafon, ristorante africano.

Quando un amico cambia casa il pretesto per esplorare la nuova zona - e i rispettivi locali - è sempre dietro l’angolo. E’ stato così con Lorenzo, che al primo invito nella sua nuova tana ne ha approfittato per portarmi da Balafon, il ‘ristorante-di-fronte’.

Di ristoranti africani ne ho frequentati parecchi, anche in tempi di onnivorismo, e su questo blog ne ho parlato soprattutto qui, recensendo Selam, davvero ottimo. La mia zona, in particolare la parte verso Porta Venezia, d’altra parte pullula di locali eritrei ed etiopi, ed è molto facile mangiare in modo tipico bene, e veggie, spendendo poco. Balafon, che invece è in piena Città Studi, è un po’ diverso, perché fa cucina tradizionale del Mali.

Balafon da fuori

L’ambiente è intimo e accogliente, non troppo illuminato come piace a me. Musica etnica in sottofondo, mai invasiva ma piacevole. Muri giallo/arancio, e quadri colorati. Io e Lorenzo ci siamo seduti, e dopo pochissimo è arrivata dal fondo l’amabile titolare, che con fare brusco ma affettuoso, da vera matrona, ci ha spiegato come funziona la faccenda. Da Balafon, come spesso accade nei ristoranti africani, le scelte sono tanto precise quanto limitate: tre antipasti (di numero) e un solo piatto unico, da declinare in base alle preferenze in svariati modi.

Tra i tre antipasti, due sono veggie, addirittura vegan: akra, frittelle di fagioli all’occhio al rosmarino (buonissime, zozzone e delicate al tempo stesso) e un fresco taboulè (insalata di bulgur con un trito di erbe aromatiche).

Akra. Ragazzi, le foto di questa recensione sono abbastanza agghiaccianti e me ne scuso - da Balafon ci sono delle luci davvero difficili e in più ho un telefono nuovo con cui non ho ancora preso confidenza :p

Il piatto unico invece si compone a piacimento con un sugo/salsa a scelta tra curry (curry giallo e latte di cocco), mafe (arachidi e semi di baobab), pomodoro speziato, saka saka (foglie di manioca e catalogna), soupikandia (okra e melanzane) yassa (cipolla, limone e senape) zighini (spezie berbere e pomodoro)+riso profumato o cous cous al vapore+verdure miste. I carnivori possono avere vari tipi di animali in aggiunta a 2,50€ in più, ma il piattone veggie costa 15€. Due cose: uno, tutti i sughi sono assolutamente plant based. Due, se chiederete info alla sciura sul gusto della manioca, dell’okra o del baobab, l’unica risposta che otterrete sarà che è buono e che non si può spiegare perché sono sapori diversi da quelli italiani. Quindi o si prova o ciaone. 

Il mio piatto unico: salsa zighini foreva.

Io sono stato un pelino pavido e sono andato sul sicuro, facendomi un piattazzo di cous cous con verdure e salsa zighini, che conosco bene (ma non dovevo provare cose diverse e tipicamente maliani?) e che apprezzo sempre, anche questa volta: tutto molto buono, cucinato con amore dal (molto bello) figlio della signora, e riempiente a sufficienza. In pratica è stato come mangiare lo zighinì con le posate e il cous cous invece che nel tipico pane injera, ma vabbè, la prossima volta sperimenterò di più, promesso. Interessante cosa ci si può bere insieme: la bevanda ‘della casa’ è lo zenzerello, un ottimo estratto di zenzero a cui si può chiedere un’aggiunta di rhum. Ci sono anche delle buone birre artigianali, italianissime, ma scelte proprio per accompagnare i sapori del Mali: particolarmente interessanti quelle del microbirrificio umbro DieciNove; una alla carruba (provata!) e una al miele e fichi.

Zenzerello, birra, okra, piatto unico, io.

I dolci, sempre fatti a mano dal giovanotto in cucina, non sono da meno, e ho testato con mucho gusto un crème caramel al cocco, tiepido e davvero notevole, e dire che non vado matto per i dolci con questo frutto.

Il crème caramel, che giuro ha veramente questa forma. Chissà se la mia maestra di food photography è ancora in vita dopo questa recensione :p

Quattro chiacchiere al bancone sul concerto di una sconosciuta cantante con l’amabile matriarca del locale, che ha ballicchiato servendo i clienti per tutta la sera, e un chupito di zenzerello offerto, hanno impreziosito la fine del pasto. Un posto con molto cuore, in cui sentirsi a casa e mangiare bene. Promosso! Prezzi un filo più alti della media dei locali africani, ma onesti: antipasto, piatto unico, birra e dolce, 31 euro.

POSTO: 2/5 MANGIARE: 4/5 BERE: 4/5 ECONOMICITA’: 3/5 VEGFRIENDLYTUDINE: 5/5

Ristorante Africano Balafon - via Teodosio 6 (zona Piola/Città Studi)

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