Happy St. Patty's Day!!!

Hoff's Chinese Broccoli Noodles

Hoff's Chinese Broccoli Noodles
Serves: 2
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free
 

Ingredients:

• 2 Bundles of Soba Noodles
• 1 Head of Broccoli (chopped)
• 1/2 Onion (chopped)
• 2 Cloves Garlic (minced or chopped)
• Ginger (minced or chopped)
• Juice of 1 Clementine/Orange
• Bragg Liquid Aminos
• 1 tbsp Corn Starch/Kuzu Root
• 2 tbsp Water
• Marinated Tofu (optional)

Directions:

1. Bring a pot of water to boil & cook Broccoli for 5 minutes
2. Add Noodles & cook for additional 2-3 minutes or according to package
3. Meanwhile, sautee Onions, Garlic & Ginger
4. In a small jar combine Corn Starch & Water, shake to combine
5. Add Juice & Aminos, shake to combine
6. Drain Pasta and return to pot, add Onions, Garlic, Ginger & Sauce and stir until sauce thickens

My2Cents: Do not walk away from the pasta after adding the sauce, it takes maybe 2 minutes before it starts to thicken.  If you don't have a Clementine, any citrus juice will do - try Lime!  Add seasonings per your taste.  If adding the Tofu, use one brick and press out the water using a paper towel & something heavy placed on top.  Crumble Tofu and allow to marinate in Bragg Liquid Amino for about 5 minutes, saute with Onions, Garlic & Ginger.

Event: Free Online Viewing of "Hungry For Change"

Don't miss out on the World Premiere Free showing of Hungry For Change!

As this film is from the creators of Foods Matters, I predict this doc is going to rock just as much as that one did!

When: March 21-31, 2012
Time: Your time
Where: Your PC
Cost: Free

You'll discover:

• How to navigate your supermarket - what to buy and what to avoid
• The real truth behind "DIET", "SUGAR-FREE" and "FAT-FREE" products
• How to overcome food addictions and cravings
• Why fad diets don't work
• What food additives to avoid and how to read labels
• What is fat and cellulite and how do we get rid of it for good
• The most effective detox and cleansing strategies, and
• How to eat for clear eyes, glowing skin and healthy hair

"Featuring interviews with best selling health authors and leading medical experts plus real life transformational stories from those who know what it’s like to be sick and overweight."

Knowledge is power - don't miss out!

Click here to register now!

"Your health is in your hands."

Check out the official trailer!

Hoff's Chickzo

This makes a quick, simple side dish!


Hoff's Chickzo
Serves: 2
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free
 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Orzo
• 15oz can of Chick Peas (rinsed & drained)
• Nutritional Yeast
• Bragg Liquid Aminos
• Mustard

Directions:

1. Bring a pot of water to boil
2. Add Orzo & cook for 8-9 minutes
3. Meanwhile, in a small jar combine Aminos & Mustard
4. Drain & return to pot
5. Add Chick Peas, Sauce, sprinkle with Nutritional Yeast
6. Warm through & serve!

Event: Cleveland Earth Day Coalition's 2012 EarthFest

Hey Cleveland Peeps!

Forget about the snow and start thinking Spring! EarthFest 2012 is almost here!!!

When: Sunday, April 22, 2012
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109

This year's theme is "Celebrating the Year of Local and Sustainable Food!"  

Sustainable practice exhibit areas will include local and sustainable food, green home improvement, clean transportation, environmental science, health and fitness, family activities, non-profit organizations and all day entertainment.

14 stages will fill the day with music from an eclectic selection of genres, including local favorites such as Brent Kirby and Honeybucket. In keeping with Earth Day Coalition’s educational focus, all stages were booked, managed and will be produced by Undercurrents students.

Go Mother Earth!!!
The Hoff

Vegan Easter Basket!

Easter is almost here!  April 8th to be exact.

And do you know what to get the special vegan in your life?

A Vegan Easter Basket of course!

Allison's Gourmet can you hook you up with that!

The $85 price tag is rather pricey, so if that doesn't suit your budget, go à la Carte and put your own basket together!

Don't procrastinate, Easter chocolates are beginning to ship now & they tend to sell out!

Happy Bunny Day!
The Hoff

Dara Dubinet: Live, Love, Raw!

Despite being bogged down today with packing for an upcoming 10-day trip, prepping food for the week, exercising & finishing up class number two towards my certification in Plant-Based Nutrition - I was compelled to get my ass outside and soak up some Vitamin D courtesy of Mr. Sun!

Why?

Well not because of the unusual 60 degree March day in Ohio!

It was because of Dara Dubinet!

I can't recall how I stumbled upon Dara, but I am so happy I did!  I am addicted to her nearly daily and sometimes multiple YouTube videos, in which she simply whips something up in the kitchen or goes to the farmer's market and sometimes waxes philosophic (I love when she goes to the beach to do that - she lives in Cali!)

Dara, is a self-proclaimed raw food vegan, professional chef & healthy muse.  While, not my thing, her shining positivity & outlook on life has inspired me in many, many ways.  Watch one video & you shall be inspired too: to eat more raw foods, to hit up a farmer's market, to go outside and just be!  If a day goes by without a Dara video fix, things just aren't right! Her words linger with me and her optimism for a healthy life is infectious!

While it appears that Dara's website: Live, Love Raw is just getting off the ground, this is sure to be a great resource to have as well!

Check Dara out!
The Hoff

One of my fav videos!