TIP OF THE DAY: Nutritional Yeast, An Everyday Seasoning You Should Know

One of the latest ingredients embraced by chefs nationwide is nutritional yeast, a seasoning that adds cheesy, nutty, umami flavor—not unlike like the Parmesan cheese in a shaker can, but a little richer and rounder. It’s naturally low in calories and sodium, and is fat-free, gluten-free, sugar-free and vegan. It’s growing in popularity to the…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Yondu Savory Seasoning

[1] A bottle of Yondu seasoning concentrate (photo © Yondu | Serpio). [2] Pasta and other sauces will taste better. Spaghetti With King Trumpet & Maitake Mushrooms (photo © Yondu). [3] Splash some Yondu into a stir-fry to heighten the flavors (photo © Yondu). [4] Three-minute vegetable soup with Yondu. The recipe is below (photo…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Hummus Bowls For National Protein Day

February 27th is National Protein Day. If you don’t remember high school biology: Proteins are made up of chains of smaller chemicals called amino acids. The human body can’t store amino acids, so it must be obtained daily from the foods we eat. Protein deficiency can occur when you’re not eating enough protein to maintain…
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: JUST Egg, Plant-Based Egg Substitute

[1] Plant-based JUST has become the #1 liquid egg in just a year (photos #1, #2 and #3 © Eat JUST Inc.) [2] Coming soon: JUST Folded Egg, ready to serve on toast or muffin, or to top with omelet ingredients. [3] A JUST Egg muffin can be on your table soon. [4] Mung beans…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Winter Grain Bowls

[1] While waiting for spring produce to appear in another 6 weeks or so, try make winter grain bowls from the infographic below (photo © Good Eggs).   Many people got onto the grain bowl bandwagon several years ago. We’re late to the game, unless you consider our regular outing for a Sofritas Bowl at…
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