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The Picky Eater
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Anjali Shah, owner of the healthy food blog pickyeaterblog.com, has been a vegetarian for over 10 years and is passionate about whole foods, organic ingredients and cooking healthy, flavorful recipes. A Bay Area Native, Anjali provides readers with vegetarian recipes (taste-tested and approved by her husband), a guide to veggie-friendly restaurants in the Bay, and helpful tips on living a healthy, vegetarian lifestyle. Contact Anjali at [email protected], or visit her website at pickyeaterblog.com.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1139 )
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The Truth About Fake Meat & Protein Bars (or: Should You Eat Soy Protein?)
A few weeks ago, I was chatting with the husband about protein bars.Since he (and I) are vegetarian and since we are both super active, I’m always looking for... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES -
Vegetarian Bean Stew with Brown Rice
This was one of the first recipes I made when I was just starting to learn how to cook.I remember loving its simplicity and after it was a success, I... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
10 Budget-Friendly, Healthy Grocery Shopping Tips
Shopping for healthy food on a budget is always a challenge.Have you ever just gone about your groceries, and then ended up with a huge bill with no idea where... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2013 FAMILY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Skinny Spicy Spaghetti with Garlic, Parmesan and Veggies
Posted on 15 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Our Trip to Monterey… And How to Recover After “Over-Indulging”
One of the things I love about being in the Bay Area is that there are tons of vacation spots within just a couple hours of home. Monterey is one of those hidde... Read more
Posted on 11 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Falafel Style Lentil Burgers with Creamy Feta Sauce
It is no secret that I love lentils. Between their high protein content and their earthy, nutty flavor – I’m always looking for more ways to squeeze lentils int... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
How to Make Simple and Healthy Roasted Red Peppers
I love roasted red peppers.I love their texture, their flavor, and how they add a gourmet feel to so many dishes.What I don’t love about them is that often at... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Grocery Store Guide: Navigating the Yogurt Aisle
Greek. Icelandic. Swiss. Fruit flavored. Fruit at the bottom. Nonfat. Lowfat. Full-fat. Soy yogurt. Almond yogurt. Sheep’s milk. Goat’s milk. Organic.... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Red Lentil Dal
Dal is one of my favorite one-pot meals.It also happens to be a powerhouse of nutritional goodness, thanks to the wonderful little lentil that’s at the heart... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Sweet Potato, Poblano and Coconut Curry Soup
Mexican and Asian/Indian flavors, combined in a soup?I was a little skeptical at first. After all, I never would have thought to combine poblano chiles with... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Whole Wheat Linguine with Spinach Herb Pesto
Pesto and creamy sauces are two of the husband’s favorite pasta toppings.I actually love pesto too – it’s one of my guilty pleasures. Read more
Posted on 20 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
7 “Brain Foods” and Ways to Boost Your Memory
Waking up on Monday mornings can sometimes be… a challenge.It’s the start of the week, you have to turn your brain “on” for work, and sometimes it can feel... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Polenta and Garden Vegetable Bake
The husband has been traveling a lot for work recently.That means a lot of eating out and running around, neither of which are very comforting or satisfying. Read more
Posted on 15 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Spicy Black Bean, Hominy and Kale Stew
My first experience with hominy was about 5 years ago, when I ate the most delicious vegetarian posole at one of my favorite cafes. I had no idea that hominy wa... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Is a Gluten-Free Diet Right for You?
Should you “go gluten-free”?That’s a question I hear a lot, especially since gluten-free foods are everywhere.There is gluten-free bread, pasta, cookies,... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Soup
This is a remake of an oldie.Two years ago, I posted this recipe for a Moroccan Chickpea Soup, inspired by this recipe from Dave Lieberman. Read more
Posted on 25 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Healthy Raw Chocolate Pudding
There is something so comforting about chocolate pudding.Whether it brings back memories of childhood, or more recent memories of eating super fancy chocolate... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
A Healthier Way to Detox, and a Green Smoothie Recipe!
Can I just say that after last night’s stressful, nail-biter of a Superbowl, I could definitely use a mental and physical detox today!I’m a Bay Area girl, so... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Vegetable Paella with Tofu
Paella was one of our favorite dishes to eat when we were in Spain.Spicy, veggie-friendly and hearty – we always felt like you couldn’t really go wrong with tha... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Black Bean and Pepper Jack Quesadillas
Quesadillas are one of the husband’s favorite Mexican meals.I can totally see why: the cheesy, crunchy, melt-in-your-mouth goodness of a quesadilla with spicy... Read more
Posted on 28 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES