October 20th 2012
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on October 20, 2012.
Once very common in the basic Quebecois diet, dried peas had become so neglected that the younger generations are not familiar with them at all. And yet this is a delicious and nutritious food that could be rediscovered in our traditional pea soup. It could also be mixed with curry, cumin and coconut, as it is done in Indian cuisine, where it is known as “dhal”.
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April 5th 2011
Soy is a food that has a high nutritional value. In fact, 1 cup of cooked soybeans contains the same amount of proteins as 100 grams of meat, poultry or cooked fish. And the proteins in soy, unlike other legumes, are considered to be ‘complete’. Moreover, like all legumes, soy has no cholesterol and it contains only good fats: monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, including omega-3!
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March 7th 2011
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on May 27, 2006.
This week, to make a change from the same old ground beef hamburger, try out this little delicacy that pleases vegetarians as much as carnivores.
Some legumes for texture and proteins, spices to enhance the taste and tomatoes, as they are pleasing to the eye.
Try our Vegetarian Burger recipe.
February 14th 2011
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on July 14, 2007.
It’s very easy to prepare your own “hummus”. All you have to do is to blend some chickpeas and “tahini” (sesame seed paste) with some lemon juice, garlic and olive oil in a food processor.
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January 29th 2011
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on January 29, 2011.
The chickpea is one of the most cultivated legumes in the world. It is part of the daily diet in the Mediterranean region, the Middle East and India. It was first cultivated in 7000 BC in Turkey and has since been traditionally grown in rotation with durum wheat in semi-arid soils.
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January 21st 2011
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on October 21, 2006.
People say that lentils represent life in India. In Italy, because their shape resembles coins, they are eaten on the first day of the New Year, in order to ensure prosperity all year long.
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June 18th 2010
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on May 17, 2008.
Sesame is most probably the first ever plant from which edible oil was extracted. One thing is for sure, its seeds have been used for over 7,000 years, as proven by archaeological remains found in India and in China.
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