Vegan Quinoa Salad with Mint, Basil, Toasted Pine Nuts, Beans, and Tomatoes

Vegan Quinoa Salad with Mint, Basil, Toasted Pine Nuts, Beans, and Tomatoes

Vegan Quinoa Salad with Mint, Basil, Toasted Pine Nuts, Beans, and Tomatoes

Vegan Quinoa Salad with Mint, Basil, Toasted Pine Nuts, Beans, and Tomatoes

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.

Enjoy!

Chef Chuck Kerber

chefchuck@pittsburghhotplate.com

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Oakland Farmers Market

Oakland Farmers Market

Oakland Farmers Market

Oakland Farmers Market Delivers
Fresh Products in Fresh Location
Market Opens in Schenley Plaza for the 2013 Season

OAKLAND, PITTSBURGH– The Oakland Business Improvement District (OBID), in partnership with the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, announce the start of another season for the Oakland Farmers Market. As always, customers can expect fresh fruits, vegetables, and baked goods. This year they can also expect a fresh location; The Oakland Farmers Market has moved to Schenley Plaza, located at 4100 Forbes Avenue. The new location will provide a more comfortable, convenient location for vendors and customers alike.

Oakland Farmers Market Fare

Oakland Farmers Market Fare

“We are thrilled about the new location,” Georgia Petropoulos Mui, OBID Executive Director said. “It’s the perfect spot for customers to enjoy the fresh air. Schenley Plaza even provides shoppers with a fun opportunity to easily create a picnic at Schenley right after they have made their purchases!”

The market will consist of seven local vendors, some returning and some new. Featured products will range from fruit to coffee, so there is sure to be something for everyone. This season, the Oakland Farmers Market will host the following vendors:

• My Goodies Bakery
• Christoff’s Farm &Greenhouses
• Sito’s
• Dillner Family Farm
• Quiroz Farm
• Zeke’s Coffee
• Vibo’s Italian Bakery

Farmers Market Food

Farmers Market Food

Customers will experience a level of quality and uniqueness that cannot be found at any grocery store. The Oakland Farmers Market supports local farmers while promoting a healthy lifestyle for Oakland residents by increasing the community’s access to healthier food options. The Oakland Farmers Market will be held every Friday from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. from June 7th through October 25th. For more information visit oaklandfarmersmarket.org.

“Join the Oakland Business Improvement District, in partnership with the
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, for fresh foods, delicious treats, and much
more!” Every Friday in Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Avenue! Learn more HERE.

Here is a link to our events page on Facebook.

Oakland Business Improvement District’s vision is to be recognized as a vibrant and dynamic business district that sets the national standard for other commercial districts’ growth and innovation. To accomplish its vision of creating a vibrant and dynamic business district the OBID will: Build effective partnerships with businesses, institutions, and property owners to maintain a clean and safe community; attract, retain, and promote quality businesses and retail segments to support our local economy; promote Oakland as a renowned destination point with a business, retail and institutional mix offering unique products, services, and events; and coordinate events and programs designed to promote Oakland as the preferred place to shop, work, learn and live. Learn more about OBID HERE.

Contact: Mary Davidson Williams
412.683.6243 ext. 19
mary@oaklandbid.org

Avocado Dressing

Avocado Dressing

Avocado Dressing

Enjoy!

Chef Chuck Kerber

chefchuck@pittsburghhotplate.com

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Fresh Raspberry Vinaigrette

Fresh Raspberry Vinaigrette

Fresh Raspberry Vinaigrette

Fresh Raspberry Vinaigrette

Summer is almost here and it’s time to get creative with some salad recipes. Raspberry Vinaigrettes pair beautifully with summer greens and fresh fruit.

Enjoy!

Chef Chuck Kerber

Chefchuck@pittsburghhotplate.com

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Vegan Brown Rice Pasta with Kale, Spinach, and Red Sauce

Vegan Brown Rice Pasta with Kale, Spinach, and Red Sauce

Vegan Brown Rice Pasta with Kale, Spinach, and Red Sauce

Vegan Brown Rice Pasta with Kale, Spinach, and Red Sauce

In my never-ending quest to avoid refined carbohydrates, I’ve come across a few tasty, healthier alternatives- one of them is brown rice pasta. Brown rice pasta cooks differently than regular- it takes twice as long, and often produces excessive amounts of starch in the form of cloudy, bubbly water. This water often overflows from the pot, and is a mess to clean up. Tonight I experimented with cooking the pasta twice. I started with a pound of brown rice pasta. The pasta was placed in a large pot of salted, boiling water, cooked for 4 minutes, then drained. I then re-boiled the pasta in a fresh pot of water for 5 minutes. The end result was a less-starchy product. Try this procedure when cooking brown rice pasta- cooking times may vary depending on pasta shapes.

Enjoy!

Chef Chuck Kerber

chefchuck@pittsburghhotplate.com

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