Hello Dear Reader- Four years into my plant-based lifestyle, I thought I’d reflect on the experience and write about a topic I’ve not shared much about on Beantown Kitchen. I am a cancer survivor. I am also very lucky. I was cured of melanoma about five...
Hello Dear Reader- I teach free, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Foundation grant-funded healthy cooking classes in Boston. One of the main goals of the program is to debunk myths about plant-based eating and show participants that the diet is nutritionally...
My husband loves to make his own almond milk. One of these days I am going to catch him on video. So far, he’s been too camera shy for me to make that happen. He loves the fresh and creamy taste. There is nothing he...
No Bake Gluten Free Brownies It’s a beautiful day here in Boston. It’s a winter (almost spring-time) wonderland. The streets are quiet and it’s a perfect day to make my favorite no bake gluten free brownies. They are so easy to make....
This Creamy Banana Oatmeal bowl is sweet, heart healthy and nutrient rich. It is the perfect start to a morning.Just five ingredients: steel cut oats, bananas, cinnamon, ground flax seed and raisins and you are on your way. Start by heating water on high...
Hello Dear Reader- I’m often asked what I eat for breakfast. It can be hard for some people to imagine the first meal of the day without dairy and eggs. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and I never tire of all the amazing vegan options to...
