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Vegetarianism is a lifestyle choice for many Americans. And while I don’t think that my household will go 100% vegetarian, there are certainly plenty of benefits in trying. A vegetarian diet helps ward off coronary artery disease, helps with dieting and maintaining a healthy weight and, according to some proponents, will help people live longer. [...]
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During this cold and flu season, savory soups not only soothe the throat and satisfy the stomach but they can also help in the battle against germs and illness. Bamboo shoots add a healthy punch to winter soups as they are loaded with antioxidants, potassium and fiber. Here’s what you need to make Hot and [...]
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In the sweet spirit of the holiday dessert season, I searched in vain for a bamboo dessert recipe. When I couldn’t find any such recipe, I hoped my sweet tooth would subside but no such luck in this season of cookies, cakes and homemade fudge. Thankfully, my local and lovely dim sum restaurant serves a [...]
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A delicious curry recipe with healthy bamboo shoots and asparagus, this green curry tends to be a bit spicier because of the green chiles. Pair it with rice noodles for a satisfyingly warm dish on cool autumn nights. An added bonus: if you’re trying to drop some weight for the holiday season, some studies suggest [...]
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Summer is at an end but there’s still time to fit in one more taste of summer with this delicious soup recipe. Fish Soup with Bamboo and Pineapple (known as Can Mang Chua Thom in Vietnam) is a sweet yet savory summery-dinner option. Ingredients: ½ lb. parboiled bamboo shoots, sliced ½ pineapple 1 tsp. sugar [...]
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Fewer things taste better on a hot summer day than juicy, refreshing pineapple. Eat it plain with breakfast, toss it on a salad for lunch or pair it with equally light summer ingredients, scallops and bamboo shoots, for a quick and easy meal. Here’s what you need to make Pineapple Pepper & Sea Scallop Saute: [...]
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Just in time for the hot temperatures, here is a refreshing summer salad recipe! Refreshing with a twist, this spicy bamboo salad is the perfect addition to a summer grill. Here’s what you need to make your Spicy Bamboo Salad: 3.5 oz. Bamboo Shoots ¼ c. red & green chilis 4 garlic cloves 2 small [...]
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In honor of Food Network’s grilling week, 7 days dedicated to barbecue and forcing as many shows as possible into using a barbecue grill (it works for Chopped, not so much for Cupcake Wars), here’s a creative recipe that will impress friends and family. Most Asian markets will carry all the ingredients you need or [...]
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Bamboo tends to be more of a restaurant title than a main ingredient – think Bamboo Garden with a lunchtime buffet instead of a heart-healthy ingredient for your home-cooked dinner. But bamboo, long a diet staple and a cure for what ails you in Asian countries, could easily be a important ingredient in the fight [...]
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In keeping with the wedding-themed week, here is a delicious recipe for newlyweds to try at home. You’ve received all sorts of fun kitchen utensils and some fine chinaware so why not try this fancy Indonesian recipe while you’re still trying to impress each other with your cooking. They’ll be plenty of time for frozen [...]
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Just in time for summer here is a hot n’ spicy dish that matches the heat of a sunny day! Braised Bamboo Shoots in Hot Meat Sauce is a great complement to a summer evening and goes well with lemonade, chilled white wine or even a festive daiquiri! If using fresh bamboo shoots, remove the [...]
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I live in Chicago where St. Patrick’s Day is a huge holiday. Even though St. Patrick’s Day is a so-called “green” holiday, there is a lot of waste associated with it. Below is a list of ideas on how to make it more a more eco-friendly day of celebration: Evites. You do not have to [...]
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Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, here is a suitably-colored dish made with bamboo rice. The lucky green is courtesy of fresh bamboo juice! The juice is infused into the short grain white rice giving it a jade color that turns a pale green hue when cooked. Because of the juice, the rice is [...]
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From pedals to petals, Green Earth News has more eco-friendly news for you. Roughly 182 million stems of flowers are sold each Valentine’s Day so odds are good that there is a bouquet in your house right now. As beautiful as they are, flowers only last so long. The question then becomes what to do [...]
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Happy New Year (again)! February 3 rings in the Year of the Rabbit with the Chinese New Year! The holiday is rife with symbolism that brings in good luck or keeps you safe from bad luck. Give candied fruit to your friends and family including red watermelon seeds that symbolize joy and happiness, truth and [...]
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Southern ladies aren’t the only ones who can enjoy pickling bamboo! Use this recipe to make a delicious bamboo treat that stores easily and can be used in many everyday recipes or eat them plain as a tasty snack. This recipe works for one bamboo shoot but multiply as needed if you have multiple shoots [...]
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Pickling is nothing new in the South. Once used primarily to preserve food, this method involves introducing foods to a brine (a solution of salt and water) and then storing it in a vinegar solution. Because of the pH level, most bacteria is killed and the pickled food is good for months. And while pickles [...]
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Tis’ the season for holiday entertaining! December is a month full of hors d’oeuvres and desserts and those extra calories can start to add up (hence the surge in gym memberships come January!). Take charge of the holiday calorie count and bring a bit of exotic flavor to the table with these Weight Watchers approved [...]
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