Author Archives: Charlene Lange

Caroline’s Fritters

Vegan Oil-Free Corn Zucchini Fritters Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 40 minutes chill 30 minutes Servings 4 patties Ingredients; 2 1/2 loosely filled cups shredded & squeezed zucchini, (about 2 small zucchinis) 2/3 cups corn 3 Tblsp creamy almond … Continue reading

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Greek Lentil Soup

8 servings Ingredients: 1 lb brown or green lentils, rinsed and picked over 10 cups vegetable broth or water 1 Jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped 2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds 1 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds 2 ½ teaspoons dried … Continue reading

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Wilma Miller’s Sloppy Joes

Saute an onion, some garlic, celery (a cup) and mushrooms first Add two pouches of Boco soy crumbles and brown a little. Put 1/4 cup pickling spices in about 3/4 c water and nuke it in the microwave. Strain this … Continue reading

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Keep it Natural

By Linda Quinn, Iowa City Family walks around the neighborhood have taken on new importance in these coronavirus days, haven’t they? But as you step sideways to allow social distancing, be careful where you step, for a walk on that … Continue reading

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Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

4 med. Sweet potatoes (1.5 #) peeled & cubed 1 inch 1 large red onion, chopped 4 Tbsp olive oil, Salt & Pepper 1 T minced jalapeno 1 clove garlic, peeled 2 limes, juiced 2 C cooked black beans 1 … Continue reading

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Slow Cooker Dried Beans

Ingredients Any amount of dried beans (Other than lentils) 2 teaspoon salt per pound of beans, divided Aromatics, like fresh herbs, a bay leaf, peeled garlic, or minced onion.  Herb options to try: 4-5 long stems of sage, winter savory, … Continue reading

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Rice salad

This is a great way to use odds and ends in your refrigerator or to make for a gathering. Rice Salad Combine cut up tomatoes, onions, firm tofu, and cucumber with rice, guacamole, humus red pepper and peas.

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Granny’s Gems No. 4

Granny’s Gems offers simple solutions for everyday life to save our planet, ourselves, and for future generations. These solutions will save money, save our environment, find alternatives, and reduce the chemicals that are all around us. Each one of us … Continue reading

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Hope by Quinn Norton

Excerpt From: “A Sermon on Hope” by Quinn Norton, American journalist and essayist.   People often mistake hope for a feeling, but it’s not. It’s a mental discipline, an attentional practice that you can learn. Hope isn’t just looking at … Continue reading

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On line farmer’s market, support local farmers

https://orders.fieldtofamily.org/Index From Iowa City Parks and Rec and Field to Family: We are excited to announce that Field to Family is partnering with the City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation to offer an online contact-free farmers market this growing season! Field to Family … Continue reading

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