Lentil Chili with Quinoa (Vegan and Gluten Free)

Nothing warms you up, is inexpensive, and as  satisfying as a warm bowl of chili on a winter day. I've been making my soy lentil chili from scratch for a long time. I make many versions of chili, 3 bean, 3 bean with Soy Protein, Lentil, Lentil with Soy Protein, Lentil Vegetable with carrots and… Continue reading Lentil Chili with Quinoa (Vegan and Gluten Free)

Hijiki Tofu Burgers: The Dojo Restaurant

Hope you will love these Hijiki Tofu Burgers, inspired by the Dojo Restaurant in New York City. It’s a love-hate relationship with Tofu. It’s one of those neutral tasting foods, you either love, or hate depending on the way it is prepared, and how good the sauce is.

Happy 2021 and New Resolutions

We all have resolutions of things we want to accomplish, finish, do better, or just to live better, in a more healthy way.  A New Year is all about clearing the roadblocks out of our way, discarding the "I can't," attitude, and replacing it with "why not?" Whether it's getting your brain in order, or… Continue reading Happy 2021 and New Resolutions

The Forester Ridgeline Trail

When you head south into Orange County on the 5 Freeway, you will notice the terrain is much hillier than in north county. As you head towards the beaches, several ridge lines hover gracefully above the sea, around San Clemente, and Dana Point. A Less Traveled Trail Forester Ranch Ridgeline Trail is not one of… Continue reading The Forester Ridgeline Trail

San Onofre Bluffs Hike

Just south of San Clemente, off Basilone road, you continue driving south past the powerplant toward San Onofre State Beach, where there is a campground, along with miles of bluffs, and trails.