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Who say you can’t have an In n’ Out burger in Washington? And plant-based to boot? Impossible burger patty cooker animal style (mustard and cheese)… tomato and lettuce, special sauce, homemade pickles, and Caramelized onions :-) can’t forget the house made fries! So good!

If you are at the fair now!!! Come to the Modern Living Building to see some cooking demos!!! Get here now!!!!

Sounds so delicious!!! Go get them!

TACO TUESDAY!!
We have been working hard this year to provide some quality plant based food options! We have our plant based Fish Tacos (pictured), but tomorrow we are debuting our new Jackfruit BBQ Taco! Come out tomorrow and for each person who picks at least a pound of blueberries you can get one free Taco!

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Are bowls the new sandwiches? In terms of seismic foodservice trends, bowls are big. The newest bowl concepts are global, environmentally conscious, plant-based, portable, customizable and above all else, “crave-a-bowl.”

Get out there!!!

TACO TUESDAY!!
We have been working hard this year to provide some quality plant based food options! We have our plant based Fish Tacos (pictured), but tomorrow we are debuting our new Jackfruit BBQ Taco! Come out tomorrow and for each person who picks at least a pound of blueberries you can get one free Taco!

Woe is me! Having to test different plant-based cheeses for our class in a couple weeks! Truffle and black garlic is an umami bomb! Aged Cheddar is a classic but the charred jalapeño powder cheddar is over the top!

Join us!

Visit healthy_eats_nutrition for more information and links!

Pasta Making Class with Chef Jason Chef Jason Patel, our master pasta maker, joins us again in the classroom to teach us all about making pasta and delicious Italian sauces.

Coming February 12th… Pasta making class with Eliana!

Visit healthy_eats_nutrition for more information!

Sage Pappardelle Pasta with Butternut Squash, Chickpeas, Hazelnuts, and Shallots

Can you smell the sage?

Oh my! Is there anything better than the smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls on Christmas Day?

If I hurry, I think I can eat them all before Julie and Sora wake up!!! I’ll open the windows and back door…They’ll never know!!!

Merry Christmas to you all!!!

Hey folks!

Next week is going to be really cold here in the valley! If you can right now, give to your charities and shelters as they will need those resources! Blankets, socks, clothing, pet food, gloves, bennie hats, coats… anything you can. Look in your closets and see if you can give anything you are not needing. I know we are all busy with Christmas just a couple days away but anything helps! A small donation can mean the world to those who don’t have much!

Be sure to check in with elders and those who may have hard time getting around in those cold temperatures… a call and a smile can do wonders to lift spirits when stuck inside 🙂

And don’t forget about your pets.. if you can’t bring them inside, make some shelters out of boxes with plenty of blankets or old clothing and make it a place to stay warm!

Thank you!!! Happy Holidays!!!

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!!! Local Beet Meal Prep] and I just wrapped up our first session of cinnamon rolls making! As you can see, they are now being frozen for the big day! Not to late to order these and other delicious items!!! Visit Local Beet Meal Prep] for more info!!!

Ever wanted to see what about 168 cinnamon rolls look like?

Proofing the dough, allowing it to slowly ferment overnight to develop flavor and then tomorrow will portion, roll, and put into pans for all those who want them Christmas morning!

It’s not too late to order! Visit for more info and get these in time to bake at home Christmas morning!!!

Don’t try to adjust your screen! The pasta is black!

Activated Charcoal Semolina Pasta filled with a Potato Purée, Plant-Based Butter Sauce and Fresh Herbs…

Oh yeah!!! Busted out the pasta machine tonight!

Semolina Pasta with Pesto

Simple and easy… but so delicious!

For those who know… oh yes brings back a lot of memories :-)

Happy Tuesday!!!

Oh yeah!!! Apple Pie!!!

Julie is making dinner this year, but she asked me to make rolls…

I’ve let these rise and now going to put them in freezer until thanksgiving and then thaw and bake!

Yum!!! What are you making? Are you doing any prep work now?

A little pre-thanksgiving pie for dessert tonight!

If we don’t say it later… we wish you a wonderful thanksgiving with your family and friends! May this year be the best yet!

Look for some updates next week and new offerings in December!

Ultimate Breakfast Sammy!!!

Oh yeah!!! Gardein Breakfast Sausage with Sautéed Kale and Onions, Hash Brown, and Cheez Sauce… toasted English Mufffin!!!

What are you having today? Happy Saturday!!!

Oh yeah… in case you are asking… say it with me… 100% Plant-Based and 100% Delicious!!!!

Happy Birthday Julie!!!

My wife’s favorite… German Chocolate!

(And if you need to ask, yes 100% plant-based and 100% delicious!)

Happy Monday Everyone!!!

Told you I have some tricks up my sleeves!

Cashew Based Cheeses! Starting on the upper left is a Black Olive Chèvre style, below that is a Mushroom and Black Garlic with Parsley Powder, at the bottom is Balsamic and Fennel Seed, moving up to the right is a Cheddar with Chive Powder, and top right is a Black Truffle… center is the Mozzarella and we have a Peach Mostarda at the top, Peach and Habanero Jam, and Pepper Jam to the right with Homemade Sesame Grissini breadsticks…

This is a bit advanced for sure, but as I tell everyone… if I can do it you can too!!!

I’m going to play with more flavors and possibly different bases for those who can’t have nuts… we’ll see how it works but… and I’m asking here… what flavor(s), styles would you like to see?

Share your ideas, and who knows… I can use you as a taste tester?!?

Happy Thursday!!!

Caprese Salad…

When life (or one of your favorite produce delivery companies) gives you beautifully ripe cherry tomatoes, what do you do?

Well, let me tell you! You pull up your big boy pants and learn how to make cashew mozzarella and then make a Caprese Salad with fresh Basil and balsamic reduction…

Oh yes… that’s homemade cashew mozzarella! I know… how can you call it cheese without real milk blah blah blah… I don’t judge and neither should you! If you have fresh mozzarella use it :-)

Stay tuned because I have some more tricks up my sleeves!!!

Happy Wednesday!!!

Oh yeah! Homemade corn tortillas with black beans, chipotle and maple spiced sweet potatoes, radish slaw, and salsa verde…

I was up and thought to myself… self you haven’t made homemade corn tortillas in a long time. So I dug out my dried corn and cal… boiled it and then let it sit overnight.. rinsed it and put it through food processor to make the masa… made the tortillas and boom! Is there anything better than fresh homemade corn tortillas? I made extra to dry out and fry later for some nachos for sure!

The rest is the usual fair… seasoned smashed black beans, chipotle and maple syrup roasted sweet potatoes… slaw made with cabbage, radish, carrots, jalapeño, cilantro, red onion and salt… and salsa verde with tomatillos, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, lime, garlic…

I found a place that has red and purple dried corn that I may try to make tortillas out of later… will think of something fun to go along with!

Update…

It is delicious!!!

Peach and Candied Ginger Galette with a Cornmeal Crust

I wanted something summery to make with the produce we get here in Yakima! I do love pies but I really favor the crust! So a galette it is! Cornmeal with some flour, water, salt, and coconut oil instead of butter. The filing is peaches, candied ginger, a little lime juice, vanilla, sugar, and cornstarch… baked it on a sheet pan and boom, 40 min later you get this beautiful thing!

Happy Saturday everyone!