Autumn Root Veggie & Kale Gratin

Earlier I posted that October was the beginning of soup season. I'd like to add that it's also the beginning of casserole…

Autumn Garlicky Tomato Soup with Quinoa & Kale

Happy October friends! It has been a mild and beautiful autumn in Portland. One of our 4 maple trees has shed it's colorful l…

Kale Soup for National Soup Month

January is National Soup Month. (Big Surprise – it’s also National Hot Tea month, something the Grow It Eat It crowd can plan for…

Jim's row cover protects kale into January

Jim M. pulls back row cover that protects kale After Irene M. of Columbia noticed a mention of row covers in my recent posting ab…

Garbanzo Bean And Raw Kale Salad With Lemon-Turmeric Dressing

A Nice Blend of Raw Food and Protein Packed Garbanzo Beans I love the many benefits of a raw food diet. But I don't think it&…

Killer Mashed Potatoes with Kale & Caramelized Shallots

Dear Readers, Let's just be honest, OK, potatoes and I have a very passionate love affair. My love for potatoes is primal and…

Spring Pasta Primavera with Garbanzo Beans & Walnuts

Dear Readers, I don't often post recipes featuring pasta. Honestly, I think it's overdone. But, gluten-free brown rice pa…

Vegan or Vegetarian Tuscan Bean Soup with Kale and Cannellini Beans

A Revised Old Favorite This was one of the first recipes I posted on FoodsForLongLIfe.com. As I was preparing this yesterday for …