Author Archives: donna loren
Zucchini Puttanesca
Zucchini Puttanesca Ingredients: Shave 3 zucchini Chop 1 head of garlic 12 kalamata olives sliced 1/4 red jalapeño pepper Saute for 5 minutes Add to cooked spaghetti
All-Day Potato Salad
Garnish with sliced red peppers, egg and olives Ingredients: Four large red skin potatoes chopped and boiled until tender. Remove from water and let cool. Dressing: 1/2 cup Veganaise 1/3 onion chopped 1 lg scallion chopped 1/4 cup chopped parsley … Continue reading
Peppers and Aoli
Peppers and Aoli: A flavorful way to spice up your sandwich or salad dressing is to add roasted peppers to your Vegenaise or mayonnaise. Simply lay out your peppers and drizzle olive oil and a sprinkle of salt. Bake for one … Continue reading
Now this is a Healthy Dish!!
Quinoa Salad: Make your quinoa Add 1 shredded carrot 1 minced garlic clove 2 chopped scallion 1/2 sliced beet (cooked) Microgreens Balsamic vinegar Bon Apetit
The West
I’m a west coast girl. Sure, I was born in Boston… but my roots are firmly planted in California. Albeit, Hawaii was home for 15 yrs. This is where it was all happening in the 1960’s. Music, movies, surfing, and … Continue reading
Frank Lloyd Wright
Some called him Frank Lloyd Wrong. Pioneers generally do have to overcome obstacles and this genius never looked back. He identified with Beethoven and like the great composer, Frank Lloyd Wright created his own symphonies in the form of architecture. “Mankind needs both … Continue reading
Lesley Gore Tribute
“You Don’t Own Me” and “Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows”, originally sung by Lesley Gore, are my two new videos for the 2015 Unplugged series… the relearning of 100 songs I sang in the 60’s! Stunning news rang out when Lesley Gore … Continue reading
Butternut Squash Pumpkin Soup
Winter is Here! Better bundle up and stay warm. Fresh from my kitchen today, butternut squash and leek soup; a savory yet sweet tasting combination in a bowl! Roast the seeds you have removed from the center of the … Continue reading
Sensuous Strawberry Pancakes
It’s a short stack that fills up your entire plate! Just add sliced strawberries into your fav pancake batter (mine is Pamela’s) and pour over a puree of strawberries with a tiny bit of water and Agave sweetener. Bon appetit
Passionate Peach Bellini
The Bellini is a peachy version of a Champagne Cocktail and makes a great brunch cocktail. The best part is that it only requires two ingredients, so it is very easy to mix up. The story behind the Bellini is that it … Continue reading