Philacatessen | Raw Beet Slaw
In my ongoing effort to eat a diverse array of local produce — which is tough this time of year — I landed on...
Philacatessen | Malaysian-ish Carrots
As we wait, eagerly, for early spring’s produce, we continue to need produce in our diets.
I attempt to eat as much local produce as...
Philacatessen | Plant Pure: New Vegan, Kosher Option in Center City
Plant Pure, a bright new café located at 1115 Walnut St., lives by its slogan, “Good for you. Good for the Earth.”
The whole food,...
Philacatessen | Smashed Cucumber Salad
As spring approaches and we experience hints of warmer weather, many of us begin to crave lighter, less-hearty fare.
Alas, spring vegetables are still months...
Philacatessen | Vegan Minestrone Soup
This hearty soup delivers plenty of warmth, flavor and heft. Even the staunchest carnivores will enjoy it.
The key is to sauté the vegetables first...
Philacatessen | Vegan for Omnivores
Veganism, the practice of avoiding the consumption of all animal products, is on the rise. Sources indicate that anywhere between 2 to 4 percent...
Philacatessen | Tofu for Beginners
In our ongoing series on vegan for non-vegans it was inevitable that we would feature tofu.
Long a staple of vegans for its high protein...
Philacatessen | Take That, Winter! February BLT
One of my favorite sandwiches in summer is the classic BLT: crisp turkey or beef bacon, fresh lettuce, toasted whole-grain bread, a schmear of...
Philacatessen | Happy Brownies
We can all use a mood booster this time of year. The cold temperatures, the short days, the winter blues — however you slice...
Philacatessen | Orbs of Heaven: Chocolate Truffles
So the festive season has passed, and we have all perhaps made and broken resolutions by now. But let’s all make one resolution that...