Vibrant Dish

08/24/2012

http://www.rebeccawood.com/books/the-new-whole-foods-encyclopedia/

The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Resource for Healthy Eating (Paperback) by Rebecca Wood 480 pages, 9 ¼ x 7 ½ inches, illustrations,

08/23/2012

http://www.eatwellguide.org/i.php?pd=Home

With the recent announcement of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s vice presidential pick, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), the hive mind at Ecocentric was eager to find out how this bodes for food/water/energy policy as we head into the election.

08/22/2012

Raw Strawberry Cheesecake
**Filling-Cashew nuts, coconut oil, fresh strawberries
Carob & Walnut Crust***

Raw Truffle
**Walnuts,Dates, Apricots, Coconut & Carob** Yumm :)

08/22/2012

http://www.foodroutes.org/faq11.jsp

Local foods systems provide several advantages over conventional and global markets. Buying locally strengthens regional economies, supports family farms, provides delicious, "fresh-from-the-field" foods for consumers, preserves the local landscape, and can help foster a sense of community.

08/22/2012

08/22/2012

Since I am a chef I love to support local farms. See if you can stop by any of these markets while produce is still looking amazing this summer & fall :)

08/22/2012

http://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket

Greenmarket was founded in 1976 with a two-fold mission: to promote regional agriculture by providing small family farms the opportunity to sell their locally grown products directly to consumers, and to ensure that all New Yorkers have access to the freshest, most nutritious locally grown food the ...

06/28/2012

Vibrant Dish’s Vegan Twix Bars

Crust:
• 1/2 Jar Original Earth Balance at room temperature (You can use Coconut Oil but it has to be cold!)
• 1 cup Coconut sugar
• 1 /2 vanilla bean
• 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt
• 2 Tablespoons ground rice
• 2 cups Gluten Free Pastry Flour

Caramel Filling:
• 1/2 cup Earth Balance
• 1 cup Coconut sugar
• ½ Vanilla Bean
• 1 cup coconut milk (1 can)
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup

Chocolate Topping:
• 2 Bags Melted Vegan Chocolate Chips
• ¼ C Coconut Oil

Will Be posting the Twix soon once they are cooled :)

06/28/2012

Want to know whats inside of my Vegan Twix Bars????

06/28/2012

Chef Maureen Cavalieri will be a guest on :
http://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/62709/clutter-and-our-bodies

In a fast paced world like the one most of us deal with daily, Nutrition and our Bodies are usually the first things we neglect. Balanced meals are replaced with super sized coffees, sugary drinks, and whatever is the fastest and easiest to get on the go. On this week’s show, we focus on reins...

05/15/2012

Cocoa Coconut Vegan Dipped Cupcakes

05/01/2012