Once upon a time, there was a little girl (she was a Libra for those who follow that stuff) whose mother was an amateur meteorologist. She dreamed of growing up and becoming the best weather …
FruitGuy Noir in “Like a Fish Needs a Motorcycle”
I was already on my second cup of hot water with lemon when the phone rang. “FruitGuy, are you experienced with Vegans?” The voice on the other end didn’t sound alien but I wasn’t taking chances. …
Vitamin D – What’s all the fuss?
Vitamin D has been getting a lot of attention lately for several reasons. It appears that vitamin D deficiency may affect many more people than previously thought who reside at mid-northern latitudes, …
Start Me Up
At dinner one night, I announced a grand holiday idea: “I think we should road trip this year when we go visit my folks,” I said enthusiastically. My wife and kids just stared. “Come on! No airports. …
Vegetarian and “Carnival Bean Chili”
Adapted from Bon Appetit INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup olive oil One medium yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped Six garlic cloves, chopped Two Tablespoons chili powder Two teaspoons dried …
Gimme a C for Citrus!
When I was 15, I had two secret wishes: first to become a ninja, second to be an astronaut. As I was already practicing my throwing-stars and rubber nunchucks skills in the backyard, I decided to join …
FruitGuy Noir: Citrus Rules
I was on the outs with the in-laws. Thanksgiving had added lesson number 816 to my little black book of lessons I should have been born with. You know that kind of book—we all keep one. It starts with …
Roasted Purple Cauliflower, Sunchokes, and Butternut Squash
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 head purple cauliflower, washed, cut into ½–inch pieces 3 sunchokes (also called Jerusalem Artichokes), scrubbed well, peeled, and cut into ½–inch …
“Smothered” Eggplant, Yellow Squash, and Spinach with Basil
Adapted from Gourmet INGREDIENTS 2 medium yellow squash, halved lengthwise, and cut crosswise into ⅛-inch thick slices 1 eggplant, cut into ¼-inch cubes 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 cup …
Roasted Delicata Squash and Avocado Salad
By Bridget Meigs INGREDIENTS 1 Delicata squash 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon salt Lettuce or spring greens 1 avocado Vinaigrette: ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons Balsamic …
Radish-Cabbage Coleslaw
Adapted from Gourmet INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pound cabbage, cored, and thinly sliced (6 cups) 6-8 radishes, cut into thin matchsticks 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 1/2 …
Lemony Sautéed Collard Greens
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS One large bunch collard greens Two tablespoons olive oil Six cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Juice …
Happy New Year Peas
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 pound dried black-eyed peas One small onion, chopped One tablespoon minced garlic Three tablespoons brown sugar One tablespoon mustard One …
Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Vinaigrette and Arugula
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS One head cauliflower, green leaves discarded 2 cups loosely packed arugula, rinsed and coarsely chopped 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup …
Chickpeas with Lemony Swiss Chard and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS One bunch of Swiss chard, stems discarded and leaves coarsely chopped One can of chickpeas, rinsed, drained 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in 1 …
Lentil and Celery Root Salad
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS One large celery root (celeriac) 9 cups of water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup French green lentils, rinsed and drained Three tablespoons olive oil …
Pasta with Swiss Chard and Parmesan Cheese
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS One bunch Swiss chard Two tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Two garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon dried hot Red-pepper flakes …
Baked Gold Nugget Squash
Adapted from melissas.com INGREDIENTS 1 Gold Nugget squash One pinch salt One pinch cinnamon One dash black pepper Two tablespoons brown sugar, dark or light 1 1/2 tablespoons …
Gingered Vegetable Stir-Fry
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS One head broccoli washed, and cut into bite-sized pieces One daikon radish, cut into julienne strips (about 2 cups) One bunch rainbow chard, de-stemmed, …
Broccoli with Ginger
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS One head broccoli Three tablespoons olive or vegetable oil One tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled, minced Two cloves garlic, peeled, minced Two …
