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How ToSee articleHow to Make the Best Vegan Pizza
Vegan pizza is nothing new: In Virgil’s Aeneid (written around 30 B.C.), weary travelers top “thin wheaten cakes” with fruits, veggies, and herbs. That 2,000-year-old scene touches on the customizability of pizzas and flatbreads, which makes them a popular option among plant-based eaters today. Cheese– and meat-free pizza isn’t just for vegans; it’s a smart […] -
How ToSee articleTips For Vegan Shopping and Maximizing Savings at the Grocery Store
A whole-food, plant-based diet doesn’t just make health sense; it saves dollars and cents. Going plant-based can cut grocery bills by around 14%, according to a 2023 report. Here are six simple ways you can eat plant-based on a budget, scoring extra savings on good-for-you groceries. 1. Avoid Supermarketing Tricks If you aren’t paying attention, […] -
How ToSee articleKale 101: What Is Kale and How Do You Cook It?
Kale is a versatile plant-based powerhouse. Here’s a practical guide to using the crinkly-leafed green in the kitchen. What’s the difference between kale and spinach? Kale and spinach get lumped together as “dark, leafy greens” in cooking jargon, but they’re actually very different plants. Kale is a member of the cabbage (brassica) family along with […] -
How ToSee articleWhat Is Sorghum and How Is It Used? Plus, Recipes to Try!
Editor’s Note: In January 2019, the Institute of Culinary Education launched the Natural Gourmet Center, a plant-centric and wellness-driven culinary arts program. We’ll be featuring plant-based cooking tips from their instructors here. What Is Sorghum? Sorghum, like barley, rye, and wheat, is a cereal grain. The kernels (or grains) range in color from pale yellow […] -
How ToSee articleTypes of Pears and How to Store and Cook Them
When the weather gets chilly, pears come into their prime. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of the juicy jewels of autumn. When is pear season? Pears may be available year-round, but they are in season from late summer through December (National Pear Month)—just after they’re harvested and when lesser-known, more […] -
How ToSee articleHow to Make Infused Vinegar
Chances are you’ve already got a bottle (or two) of vinegar in your pantry. Here are the best ways to maximize its sour power when you’re cooking. How do you use vinegar as a seasoning? Think of vinegar the way you think of salt—as a flavor enhancer— and there’s no end to the ways you […] -
How ToSee articleIngredient IQ: Cauliflower
Cauliflower is incredibly versatile. Here’s why and how to make it a staple in your kitchen. Cauliflower Is Packed with Nutrients Like its cruciferous cousins broccoli and cabbage, cauliflower contains cancer-fighting compounds called glucosinolates (which also impart its trademark pungent odor). It also packs a good amount of fiber, with 2.1 grams of fiber in […] -
How ToSee articleWhat Is Buckwheat?
Buckwheat is a highly nutritious seed—not a wheat—that comes in multiple forms, including roasted groats (known as kasha), flour, and noodles (soba). Read on for more on soba and how to incorporate this nutritious whole food into your diet! Though frequently used culinarily as a cereal grain, buckwheat is actually a seed—it’s also a great […] -
How ToSee articleIngredient IQ: Apples
Apple season is here: Read on for everything you need to know to select, store, prepare, preserve, and enjoy the crisp, juicy fruit. What’s the Peak Season for Apples? Fall is peak season for apples in North America. The harvest can begin as early as mid-August in warm Southern states and extend as late as […] -
How ToSee articleTop Fruits and Veggies to Freeze Before Summer’s Over
Follow these tips for freezing summer’s best fruit and veggie offerings so you can enjoy their sun-kissed goodness all year long. Freezing Tomatoes Nothing beats the flavor of peak-season local tomatoes, and nothing could be easier than freezing them to use later in sauces, soups, and stews. Simply place whole washed and dried tomatoes on […] -
How ToSee articleHow to Eat Whole-Food Plant-Based While Camping
Following a whole-food, plant-based diet in the great outdoors can be a breeze—with a little planning, that is. Just remember the following tips, and check out the tasty vegan foods fellow readers love to make while camping, as well as a few camp-ready Forks Over Knives recipes. Happy trails! Essential Tips I’ve stuck by these […] -
How ToSee articleHow to Find Your Whole-Food, Plant-Based Community
When Tim Kaufman—the inspiring whole-food, plant-based voice behind FatManRants—first went plant-based after watching Forks Over Knives, he was armed with an education but little else. “I didn’t even know what ‘plant-based’ was. I just knew what to do from the movie—what I could pick out of it,” he says. So Kaufman went online in search […]
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