Phoo-d » Healthy http://phoo-d.com Food for Anyone with an Address Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:41:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 A Year of Living Vegan and Gluten Free – 70 lbs Lighter http://phoo-d.com/2012/03/21/a-year-of-living-vegan-and-gluten-free-70-lbs-lighter/ http://phoo-d.com/2012/03/21/a-year-of-living-vegan-and-gluten-free-70-lbs-lighter/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:33:12 +0000 Annie http://phoo-d.com/?p=3687 This March brought about a few big milestones for the Phoo-d family. Our sweet Anna turned 1 year old, marking our progress from the sleepless nights and constant feedings of a newborn to the laughing, clapping, crawling (almost walking!) antics of a soon-to-be toddler. March also ushered in the 1 year milestone of changing our lifestyle to follow a vegan and gluten free diet. Last April, I shared with you the story of my diagnosis with rheumatoid arthritis and my struggle to keep the disease under control during pregnancy and my child bearing years, when medicated options are limited. After much research and soul searching Mr. B and I decided to embrace a vegan and gluten free diet to lower the overall level of inflammation in my body. That decision has changed my life in so many ways. read more]]>

This March brought about a few big milestones for the Phoo-d family. Our sweet Anna turned 1 year old, marking progress from the sleepless nights and constant feedings of a newborn to the laughing, clapping, crawling (almost walking!) antics of a soon-to-be toddler. March also ushered in the 1 year milestone of changing our lifestyle to follow a vegan and gluten free diet.

Last April, I shared with you the story of my diagnosis with rheumatoid arthritis and my struggle to keep the disease under control during pregnancy and my child bearing years, when medicated options are limited. After much research and soul searching Mr. B and I decided to embrace a vegan and gluten free diet to lower the overall level of inflammation in my body. That decision has changed my life in so many ways. (...)
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]]> http://phoo-d.com/2012/03/21/a-year-of-living-vegan-and-gluten-free-70-lbs-lighter/feed/ 39 Chickpea Salad with Tahini Mint Dressing http://phoo-d.com/2012/02/21/chickpea-salad-with-tahini-mint-dressing/ http://phoo-d.com/2012/02/21/chickpea-salad-with-tahini-mint-dressing/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:59:21 +0000 Annie http://phoo-d.com/?p=3670 Do you ever wish for lunches that require little thought but deliver a lot of flavor? Something quick and light that you can pull together in an extra 10 minutes during the morning and then enjoy for a few days? I've talked before about my ongoing struggle with lunches. In brief: I want something good to eat but I don't want to work for it! Countless healthy salad iterations have followed in my attempt to avoid eating the same lunch for a week straight. read more]]>

Do you ever wish for lunches that require little thought but deliver a lot of flavor? Something quick and light that you can pull together in an extra 10 minutes during the morning and then enjoy for a few days? I’ve talked before about my ongoing struggle with lunches. In brief: I want something good to eat but I don’t want to work for it! Countless healthy salad iterations have followed in my attempt to avoid eating the same lunch for a week straight. (...)
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]]> http://phoo-d.com/2012/02/21/chickpea-salad-with-tahini-mint-dressing/feed/ 12 How to Cook Teff http://phoo-d.com/2012/02/07/how-to-cook-teff/ http://phoo-d.com/2012/02/07/how-to-cook-teff/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:21:36 +0000 Annie http://phoo-d.com/?p=3620 Have you heard of teff? This tiny unassuming whole grain has quickly become one of our favorite things to eat for breakfast. It started about a year ago as a casual flirtation with whole grains. My passing interest in the whole grain trend quickly turned into an expedition deep into whole grain territory when I decided to eliminate gluten from my diet. Using the marvelous cookbook, The Splendid Grain, as my guide into the mysterious world of whole grains, I ordered a bag of teff online. When the teff arrived I was amazed at the tiny size of each grain. It was almost like holding a bag of chestnut colored sand. In fact, teff is the smallest grain in the world. That's right- it doesn't get any smaller than this! read more]]>

Have you heard of teff? This tiny unassuming whole grain has quickly become one of our favorite things to eat for breakfast. It started about a year ago as a casual flirtation with whole grains. My passing interest in the whole grain trend quickly turned into an expedition deep into whole grain territory when I decided to eliminate gluten from my diet. Using the marvelous cookbook, The Splendid Grain, as my guide into the mysterious world of whole grains, I ordered a bag of teff online. When the teff arrived I was amazed at the tiny size of each grain. It was almost like holding a bag of chestnut colored sand. In fact, teff is the smallest grain in the world. That’s right- it doesn’t get any smaller than this! (...)
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]]> http://phoo-d.com/2012/02/07/how-to-cook-teff/feed/ 16 Curried Butternut Squash Soup http://phoo-d.com/2012/01/16/curried-butternut-squash-soup/ http://phoo-d.com/2012/01/16/curried-butternut-squash-soup/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:37:01 +0000 Annie http://phoo-d.com/?p=3606 Soup is the quintessential food of January. Salads would be the obvious choice given the upswing in dieting and healthy eating which occurs at the beginning of each new year. However when it is snowing and the air is chilled to sub-zero temperatures a cold salad is about as appealing as a cold shower. Luckily soup fits the bill nicely, providing warmth, comfort, and a healthy dose of vegetables- without the well traveled lettuce and sad winter tomatoes. read more]]>

Soup is the quintessential food of January. Salads would be the obvious choice given the upswing in dieting and healthy eating which occurs at the beginning of each new year. However when it is snowing and the air is chilled to sub-zero temperatures a cold salad is about as appealing as a cold shower. Luckily soup fits the bill nicely, providing warmth, comfort, and a healthy dose of vegetables- without the well traveled lettuce and sad winter tomatoes. (...)
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]]> http://phoo-d.com/2012/01/16/curried-butternut-squash-soup/feed/ 11 Artichoke Soup with Cashew Cream http://phoo-d.com/2012/01/05/artichoke-soup-with-cashew-cream/ http://phoo-d.com/2012/01/05/artichoke-soup-with-cashew-cream/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:42:54 +0000 Annie http://phoo-d.com/?p=3586 This soup is one of those happy accidents that occurs when you have a random assortment of ingredients and a wicked craving for warm soup. It started with artichokes of course. Mr. B's fondness for the large green thistles is well documented. Four large specimens called to us from the fridge and we proceeded to have artichokes two nights in a row. The first night we went the standard route of steaming the chokes. Sadly, the results were just okay, lacking in flavor and tenderness. It was the fault of the chokes and not the method, but with two remaining we decided to try a different way of cooking. We brought out the big gun- the pressure cooker. read more]]>

This soup is one of those happy accidents that occurs when you have a random assortment of ingredients and a wicked craving for warm soup. It started with artichokes of course. Mr. B’s fondness for the large green thistles is well documented. Four large specimens called to us from the fridge and we proceeded to have artichokes two nights in a row. The first night we went the standard route of steaming the chokes. Sadly, the results were just okay, lacking flavor and tenderness. It was the fault of the chokes and not the method, but with two remaining we decided to try a different way of cooking. We brought out the big gun- the pressure cooker. (...)
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This is just the kind of stew for when skies turn gray and snowflakes begin to float by. It is also just right when the space between one big holiday meal and the next is filled with endless visions of sugar and butter. A healthy dish with loads of zing and the comfort inducing combination of warm tomatoes and filling chickpeas. (...)
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]]> http://phoo-d.com/2011/12/01/swiss-chard-stew-with-chickpeas-and-tamarind/feed/ 0 Split Pea Soup with Eggplant Bacon http://phoo-d.com/2011/10/20/split-pea-soup-with-eggplant-bacon/ http://phoo-d.com/2011/10/20/split-pea-soup-with-eggplant-bacon/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:29:56 +0000 Annie http://phoo-d.com/?p=3461 I know what you are saying. Eggplant bacon? Seriously? My thoughts exactly. The world of vegetarian and vegan cuisine can have a lot of strange faux meat products. Everything from mock chicken nuggets to frozen veggie burgers with a disturbing brown color and 'grill marks'. I have largely avoided most of these products since: 1.) a lot contain gluten to hold the veggie ingredients together and 2.) processed food just really isn't our thing and 3.) I've found the best way to enjoy a vegan diet is to stop focusing on meat replacement. However when I saw recipes for eggplant bacon on respected vegan food blogs curiosity got the better of me. read more]]>

I know what you are saying. Eggplant bacon? Seriously? My thoughts exactly.

The world of vegetarian and vegan cuisine can have a lot of strange faux meat products. Everything from mock chicken nuggets to frozen veggie burgers with a disturbing brown color and ‘grill marks’. I have largely avoided these products since: 1.) most contain gluten to hold the veggie ingredients together 2.) processed food just really isn’t our thing and 3.) I’ve found the best way to enjoy a vegan diet is to stop focusing on meat replacement. However when I saw recipes for eggplant bacon on respected vegan food blogs curiosity got the better of me.(...)
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]]> http://phoo-d.com/2011/10/20/split-pea-soup-with-eggplant-bacon/feed/ 9 Spicy Lentil Tacos http://phoo-d.com/2011/10/14/spicy-lentil-tacos/ http://phoo-d.com/2011/10/14/spicy-lentil-tacos/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:16:07 +0000 Annie http://phoo-d.com/?p=3447 Do you have lentils in your pantry? These easy going legumes are like the laid back surfers of the bean world. Ready to go at a moment's notice they require hardly any preparation and take just a brief 25 minutes to cook. No overnight soaking, pre-cooking, or long slow simmers required. Packed with protein, fiber, essential minerals, and B vitamins lentils are an excellent choice for bulking up meatless meals. read more]]>

Do you have lentils in your pantry? These easy going legumes are like the laid back surfers of the bean world. Ready to go at a moment’s notice they require hardly any preparation and take just a brief 25 minutes to cook. No overnight soaking, pre-cooking, or long slow simmers required. Packed with protein, fiber, essential minerals, and B vitamins lentils are an excellent choice for bulking up meatless meals. (...)
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]]> http://phoo-d.com/2011/10/14/spicy-lentil-tacos/feed/ 16 Wild Rice Shiitaki Salad with Miso Dressing http://phoo-d.com/2011/10/05/wild-rice-shiitaki-salad-with-miso-dressing/ http://phoo-d.com/2011/10/05/wild-rice-shiitaki-salad-with-miso-dressing/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:27:01 +0000 Annie http://phoo-d.com/?p=3423 Lunches at home can be challenging. I find myself craving something healthy and satisfying but don't want to spend a lot of time putting it together. When I changed my diet, the default sandwich or quick cheese and hot sauce tortilla fell off the lunch list. In their place I have started to make large batches of whole grain salads. Hearty and full of flavor, grain salads only get better as the week goes on- the perfect solution to a fast and healthy lunch. read more]]>

Lunches at home can be challenging. I find myself craving something healthy and satisfying but don’t want to spend a lot of time putting it together. When I changed my diet, the default sandwich or quick cheese and hot sauce tortilla fell off the lunch list. In their place I have started to make large batches of whole grain salads. Hearty and full of flavor, grain salads only get better as the week goes on- the perfect solution to a fast and healthy lunch. (...)
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]]> http://phoo-d.com/2011/10/05/wild-rice-shiitaki-salad-with-miso-dressing/feed/ 10 Cowboy Caviar http://phoo-d.com/2011/09/11/cowboy-caviar/ http://phoo-d.com/2011/09/11/cowboy-caviar/#comments Sun, 11 Sep 2011 13:01:31 +0000 Annie http://phoo-d.com/?p=3400 Early September is one of my favorite times to visit a farmer's market. Every stand has piles of beautiful produce spilling from one end of a table to another. Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, corn- gardens are pushing out the last of the produce in a final attempt to ripen before the chill of fall arrives. read more]]>

Early September is one of my favorite times to visit a farmer’s market. Every stand has piles of beautiful produce spilling from one end of a table to another. Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, corn- gardens are pushing out the last of their produce in a final attempt to ripen before the chill of fall arrives. (...)
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