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Vegan Quinoa Salad

Quinoa is an edible seed with a low glycemic index. Its nutty, substantive qualities make it an ideal meal, or side dish. This recipe is extremely easy to make, delicious and quite healthy.

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How to Cook Vegetables

Have you ever bitten into a piece broccoli only to have it turn to mush in your mouth? Well, that’s what happens when you over-cook your vegetables. Not only do vegetables become unpalatable when they’re over-done, they lose most of their nutritional value when overcooked.

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How to Cut a Pepper

Peppers, especially colored, are extremely expensive. I often see my staff discarding portions of the pepper that could easily have been utilized. This video will demonstrate how to cut a pepper properly so that there is zero waste.

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Vegetarian Curried Stuffed Peppers

Vegetarian Curried Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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Garden Dreams Urban Farm, Pittsburgh, PA

A few years ago I decided to skip the big stores, and found a local east-end nursery to support. A neighbor of mine suggested that I stop by Garden Dreams Urban Farm and Nursery at 806 Holland Avenue in Wilkinsburg. It’s a true gem, and the quality of the plants is amazing.

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