A Conscious Feast by Nicole Aloni

Environmentally wise recipes and digestible information about essential Green topics

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  • Falling in Love with Chocolate Feb 7, 2010 | No Comments

    Consider making one of the elegant chocolate treats below for that special person who inspires you with feelings of love: Mexican Chocolate Crème Brûlée and Chocolate Martinis.

  • Chocolate and Wine Together: Who Knew? Jan 31, 2010 | 3 Comments

    Because many chocolates and wines are delicious when enjoyed together, and if ever there was a time when chocolate is on everyone’s mind, it’s February, this post looks at the synergy of flavors that can be achieved when these two “healthy” treats are served together wisely.

  • Doctor, Please Pass the Cocoa Jan 27, 2010 | 2 Comments

    Chocolate lovers will be thrilled to discover that their cult-like fascination with this cherished, dusky indulgence has a healthy foundation.

  • Spicy Free Range Lamb Kebabs Jan 22, 2010 | 2 Comments

    Food grilled on a skewer is such a great idea that nearly every cuisine has a name for it— from kebabs to brochettes, shashlik or souvlaki. And people enjoy these little roasted bits of everything from lamb to eggplant in just as wide a variety of combinations.

  • Roasted Vegetables with Harissa Jan 21, 2010 | 6 Comments

    Harissa, a Tunisian sauce, is one of the most flavorful hot sauces in the world. It is a traditional accompaniment to couscous, but I use it for everything from energizing guacamole to drizzling on a simple bowl of bean stew. It is also a great on roasted veggies. Be careful—a little goes a long way! These roasted vegetables are a great accompaniment to the Middle Eastern Lamb Kebabs.

  • Pomegranate Cosmos for a Crowd Jan 20, 2010 | 3 Comments

    Cosmos remain hugely popular and pomegranate juice is just plain delicious. Here these two favorites are combined in a variation on the traditional Cosmopolitan with directions that make it simple to serve at a party. By freezing the pomegranate juice into hot-pink ice cubes, you keep this cocktail cool on the buffet without diluting its potency. The colored cubes also create a pretty “sunset” pattern as they melt.

Catch My Radio Show, Table Talk: Radio That Tastes Good

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Along with my co-hosts Jamie Peha and Anne Nisbet, I am presenting an exciting new radio program — TableTalk: Radio That Tastes Good. This lively, interactive show, on KKNW, will be live from 8 to 9 a.m. the first Monday of each month. Check out an article about [...]

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Nicole in Chicago for a Satellite Media Tour

Nicole partnered with Debi Lily (Oprah’s event planner) to discuss Cooking Clubs, the collaborative strategy for families to get great meals on the table for less money. More than 16 television stations from around the country tapped the duo for live interviews.

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Nicole to lead a culinary tour!

Jan. 2010: Vietnam Through the Kitchen Window with Nicole

“If you are a foodie and go to this country, you will go insane.”

—Anthony Bourdain

Those who live to eat know that Vietnamese cuisine ranks up there with the best of them. French and Chinese sophistication have been intertwined with Vietnamese ethnic traditions to create a remarkably rich culinary experience.

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