Anatomy of a Green Kitchen is on the air! The show has been airing all week on Channel 61, ECTV, but don't fret my dears if you don't have channel 61, it should be on the web soon for your viewing pleasure! For the big premier, of course I had to throw a party! I invited friends over for a viewing, hors d'oeuvre sized samplings of the recipes from the show, and thirst quenching Cucumber Cosmos! It really turned out to be a great soiree and I hope everyone is enjoying the show.
Cucumber Cosmos
2 oz. Rain Organic Cucumber Lime
Vodka
1 oz. triple sec
splash of fresh lime juice
1 1/2 oz. fresh cucumber puree
serve over ice or chilled in martini glass
garnish with thinly sliced cucumber
enjoy responsibly or not!
Anatomy of a Green Kitchen would not be possible without one person, Heather Davis. She is ECTV's Wonder Woman. She taped, edited, produced, and made everything freakin' awesome! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING HEATHER!!!!!
So, the first episode was "Tackling Tofu". I find in the NEPA area, tofu is a little misunderstood. Many people don't realize the myriad of ways tofu can be used. I really tried to show recipes that even someone who would 'never touch that stuff', could enjoy. We started with Tofu Scrambles and used them in a breakfast burrito. This is a really easy and tasty recipe, great for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a quick snack on the run! Next, I made a Cream of Carrot Soup. Using tofu instead of cream, really brings down the cholesterol and calorie content, and it takes 20 minutes to make. And for dessert, Tofu Cheesecake. I topped mine with kiwis and strawberries, you can easily top it with your any of your favorite fruits! I will be posting those recipes in my next post, very soon, along with the link to view the show!
Additionally in NEPA vegan news, Charlotte Lewis' benefit at the Vintage Theater was a success! I had a stand
with vegan chili and cupcakes, and Eden - A vegan Cafe also donated cupcakes and cookies and we were able to raise an additional $200 for the benefit. It was really great to see so many talented people come together and work towards helping a friend. The entire day was a blast, I even sold out of chili! Even though Charlotte is getting better everyday,
she still has a long way to go, so look out for upcoming benefits to help Charlotte!
Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 10th, and just because you waited until the last minute, doesn't mean you can't keep your Mom's gift green or local! Here are some great Green Mother's Day Gift Ideas that any Eco-Mommy is sure to love!
1. Gorgeously Green: 8 simple steps to an Earth-friendly life by: Sophie Uliano
This is an awesome book filled with green tips for beauty, food, gardening, style and
much more! You can buy this book at Anthology Books, 515 Center Street, Scranton, PA, 18503
(570)941-9630. And if it's not in the store something better and cooler will be! Anthology is also more
than happy to special order any of your booking needs.
2. WINE! You can grab a bottle of your mom's favorite wine, always a pleaser! You can check
out what wine, beer and liquor is vegan friendly at barnivore.com!
3. Any mom that loves to cook, would love these ADORABLE aprons
sold on ETSY.com. It's a place for handmade and vintage wares. There
is even an option to browse local sellers!
4.Gift certificate to Everything Natural, 426 State Street,
Clarks Summit, PA, 18411 (570)586-9684
It is one stop shopping for fair-trade, organic, vegan, green cuteness!
She can indulge herself in beauty products, food, handmade wares and
jewelery!
I hope everyone is enjoying the spring! I look forward to your questions, comments and suggestions!
