Category Archives: Food

Light and lazy supper: spinach, beet and shrimp salad

Posted on February 29, 2012 by health food soul

Tonight I got home late from work and didn’t feel like going to the grocery store to pick up fresh vegetables. But I managed to pull together a simple, healthy dinner from ingredients in my fridge and freezer. Although fresh … Continue reading →

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Food is a weapon

Posted on February 28, 2012 by health food soul

Back to food… Tonight I had a delicious dinner at Angelica Kitchen in the East Village, a place I discovered when I first moved to New York and was living nearby. The restaurant is a vegetarian staple in the city … Continue reading →

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Give and take

Posted on November 26, 2011 by health food soul

Around thanksgiving there’s an eerie sense of quiet and calm in New York City, when people leave their city flats to spend the day or weekend with families in New Jersey, Long Island or even further afield. But one place … Continue reading →

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The sky is falling

Posted on November 22, 2011 by health food soul

As Chicken-licken was going one day to the wood, whack! an acorn fell from a tree on to his head. “Gracious goodness me!” said Chicken-licken, “the sky must have fallen; I must go and tell the King.” It almost feels … Continue reading →

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Three things

Posted on November 10, 2011 by health food soul

Tonight I ran 5 miles, learned where morals come from and made apple compote. I remember only 1 year ago, 5 miles was the furthest distance I’d ever run. And here I am today contemplating a marathon. It’s fascinating how … Continue reading →

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All Hallows and butternut squash soup

Posted on October 31, 2011 by health food soul

One thing I love about Halloween in the States (as well as the fantastic house decorations) is pumpkins. New York magazine posted a great guide to squash, detailing varieties I had no idea existed. I hope to make something with … Continue reading →

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Pasta sans pasta

Posted on October 27, 2011 by health food soul

Curiosity killed the cat. And possibly my dinner. OK that’s a slight exaggeration but I’m not sure my latest food experiment was a success. I keep seeing Tofu Shirataki noodles in the grocery store and decided to try them. They … Continue reading →

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Bento lunch delivery ahoy!

Posted on September 21, 2011 by health food soul

This. Is a great idea. I love New York because I’m constantly surrounded by intelligent, ambitious and inspiring people. And one of those is Aja Marsh, founder of North Brooklyn Runners and natural foods chef. I’m really excited about her … Continue reading →

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At the farmers market

Posted on September 18, 2011 by health food soul

I recently paid a visit to the McCarren Park Greenmarket (I’m excited that my new home is very close). It’s quite a small market but has a good selection of fruit and vegetables, along with meat, cheese and a textile … Continue reading →

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Baked peaches with amaretti biscuits

Posted on September 17, 2011 by health food soul

Summer is the perfect time to eat fresh soft fruit, such as peaches, plums and apricots. But these fruits are also great for baking to spice them up or make a dish for a dinner party. Here’s a really quick … Continue reading →

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