Matcha is finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea. It’s special in two aspects of farming and processing: The green tea plants for matcha are shade-grown for about three weeks before harvest, and the stems and veins are removed in processing. The traditional Chinese and Japanese tea ceremony centers on the preparation, […]
Green Garbanzo Hummus
Green garbanzo beans purée to a creamy texture for this simple variation on hummus that is bright, fresh and green. Serve with crisp raw veggies and pita chips or tortilla chips. The chickpea or chick pea is a legume of the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae. Its different types are variously known as gram or Bengal […]
Vegetable Stir Fry
A quick and easy dish to prepare, this stir-fry is packed with veggies. Try adding bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, snap peas, or any of your favorite vegetables. Serve it with white or brown rice, or noodles. Serves four, 220 calories per portion. Ingredients: 1 pack of firm tofu or vegan meat 2 cloves minced garlic […]
Raw Chocolate Macaroons
Delicate and airy, the French Macaron has an almond, sugar and egg whites-based shell. The shells have a light, crunchy texture on the outside and are slightly chewy on the inside. These shells are held together by a filling, typically made from a ganache butter-cream, meringue or jam. The earliest records for the base of […]