It’s the last day of school, finally. The kids are done. Mom is done. The teachers in the Fairfield Connecticut School system are ALL DONE. We enjoyed a few backyard parties with the kids this afternoon and ended up bringing Dom’s buddy Finn home with us. Know what is really awesome about Finn? His enthusiasm….
Spicy Beanless Minestrone–a great first tofu dish, and very economical.
This recipe is totally Zen: one pot. 20 minutes or so. Done. Costs little. Feeds many. Loves all. Another odd weather day for June in Connecticut. Last week I was sweating and thinking I planted my garden too late, this week I fear another frost! Okay, that’s a slight exaggeration but, you get the point,…
Spicy Vegan Stirfry Stew
Many of the people who love GourGanics are vegan. I love to eat clean and do it often. Tonight we made the most delicious stew using wonderful tofu made right here in Middleton Ct by The Bridge. It’s got a creamy texture yet it’s firm enough to cook up and stand out in a crowd…
GourGanics Girl Scouts Guacamole – best…gauc….ever!
We had a few of the cutest little helpers in the kitchen this week. Girl Scouts working on their legacy badges in cooking.I taught them a quick and simple snack idea. GourGanics Girl Scout Guacamole After going over basic knife skills and sanitary kitchen practices, we got down to business. I taught the girls the…
GourGanics Easy Tortilla Soup
I am a soup girl. I usually make about two pots of soup every month. Not only does soup warm and satisfy. It can be a cost effective way to feed a family or large group. I have been searching for a better tortilla soup recipe, one that is easy to make and delivers big,…
Fun and Festive Breakfast Salsa Cups
Pop these little crustless quiches into the oven while watching the kids unwrap presents Christmas morning or as an easy evening meal. They’re so pretty and festive, everyone will think they took hours of prep time. And for anyone counting carbs, these are South Beach Diet approved. Carb and gluten-free. Yippee! You can freeze leftovers …
Noel’s spicy roasted shrimp cocktail
Our new friend Noel of Kilroy’s Wonder Market in Glen Rock, New Jersey loves to use GourGanics as a cocktail sauce. We tried it. DELICIOUS! For a different zip than you get from a traditional cocktail sauce or if you have friends who don’t love the taste of horseradish, simply chill your GourGanics until it’s…
Happy Friday Organic Kale Chips and Salsa
So easy to make, crunchy and satisfying, Kale chips are an antioxidant power house. Our good friend makes the most wonderful, salty, satisfying kale chips. This snack provides such a wide array of nutrients while allowing you the satisfying crunch of a chip. Couple this recipe with a side of GourGanics for a delicious treat…
10 minutes to Spicy Salsa Chicken Parmesan
The end of the summer is a busy time at GourGanics. We are getting all of our USDA organic produce together so we can jar salsa with local flavor. Plus, we like to swim and play with the kids before the cool weather and school schedules complicate our sunny summer lives. So quick meals that…
Apres summer day easy salsa pepper steak
I took my cousin and her kids to Fairfield beach over the weekend. My sister picked us up in her boat and a short day at the beach turned into a long exciting thrill ride, including wake boarding and way too much sun. We got back to the house and we were starved! Instead of…