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Louisa Shafia

Eco-Friendly & Local

My mission is to help people understand that eating local, seasonal food is not about self-deprivation, but is rather a satisfying, sensual eating experience that embraces what nature has to offer at different times of the year.

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Nice on a chilly SF summer night :) RT @g_freedman: Sweet rice with carrots and nuts on the menu this week! 10:17 PM May 12th
@123CoCoD Yep, lots of great Asian food here, another reason to love it. Have fun experimenting with the book! 10:15 PM May 12th
Yay, food adventures! RT @g_freedman: Burmese at Little Yangon. Papaya salad, curry chicken w/ palata. W/ @lucidfood http://t.co/I11y5uLF6T 9:25 PM May 12th
Winnie, you are a doll! Noosh-e jan (bon appetit)! RT @winnieabramson: I made your kufteh for dinner! So yummy! Thanks for the recipe :) 6:12 PM May 12th

Louisa Shafia's Archive

From Fair Trade to Organic, Four Gourmet Chocolates to Feel Good About
July 2, 2012
Mezze: An Easy Way to Feed a Crowd, Borrowed from the Near East
July 2, 2012
Frozen Los Angeles: Unique Ice Cream Treats in Hollywood and Beyond
July 2, 2012
Healthy, Homemade Ramen
March 15, 2012
Crunchy, Classy Crostini: A Must for Your Next Cocktail Party
February 24, 2012
Cuppa No: Three Good Coffee Substitutes
February 13, 2012
Saffron Rice Pudding: Sholeh Zard
January 23, 2012
3 Sweet Ways to Enjoy Rhubarb
January 3, 2012
Cleansing Smoothie for the New Year
January 3, 2012
Everyday Soup Flavor Boosters
January 3, 2012
Make Your Own Elderberry Cold Tincture!
January 3, 2012
Staying Cool in the Kitchen During the Holidays: Advice From a Caterer
December 20, 2011
10 Eco-Delicious Gift Recommendations
December 13, 2011
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Orange Juice Recipe
November 3, 2011
Variations on Mashed Potatoes Recipes
November 3, 2011
Chestnut Apple Stuffing Recipe
November 3, 2011
Cranberry-Hazelnut Cornbread Recipe
November 3, 2011
Chunky Cranberry and Orange Relish Recipe
November 3, 2011
Pan-Seared Brussels Sprouts with Lemon Zest Recipe
November 3, 2011
Sweet Chile Toasted Nuts Recipe
November 3, 2011
Green Beans with Crushed Toasted Almonds Recipe
November 3, 2011
Recipe: Baba Ganoush
November 2, 2011
A Roman Garden
November 1, 2011
Louisa's Farmer's Market Favorites
October 24, 2011
Holiday Shopping at the Farmer's Market
October 24, 2011
Quick Tip: How to Make Your Own Stuffing Cubes
October 19, 2011
Quick Tip: How to Prep Brussels Sprouts
October 19, 2011
Quick Tip: Easy Oven Roasted Garlic
October 19, 2011
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Orange Juice
October 19, 2011
Chestnut Apple Stuffing
October 19, 2011
What’s Your Mashed Potato Personality?
October 19, 2011
Spicy Toasted Almonds
October 19, 2011
Chunky Cranberry and Orange Relish
October 19, 2011
Easy Green Beans with Crushed Toasted Almonds
October 19, 2011
Customizable Cornbread
October 19, 2011
Pan Seared Brussels Sprouts with Lemon Zest
October 19, 2011
Rome Goes Green: Three Eco-Friendly Places to Eat
October 17, 2011
"Whatever's in the Fridge" Miso Soup
October 6, 2011
Vegetarian Black Bean and Squash Chili
October 6, 2011
Tangy Mashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich
October 6, 2011
Easy Dinner: Tamarind-Glazed Tuna Steaks
October 6, 2011
Sauteed Winter Greens with Garlic
October 6, 2011
Quick Tip: Make Your Own Pumpkin Puree
October 6, 2011
Crunchy Red Cabbage and Apple Salad
October 6, 2011
Crispy Baked Kale Chips
October 6, 2011
Creamy Celery Root Remoulade
October 6, 2011
Cinnamon Spice Squash Bread
October 6, 2011
Beet, Feta and Pine Nut Salad
October 6, 2011
Demystifying Root Vegetables
September 29, 2011
Quick Tip: How to Cut and Prep Winter Squash
September 29, 2011
Lighter Mushroom Quiche
September 29, 2011
Pumpkin Chai Spice Smoothie
September 29, 2011
Quick & Easy Applesauce
September 29, 2011
Quick Tip: How to Peel Beets
September 29, 2011
Quick Tip: How to Prep and Roast Beets
September 29, 2011
Market-Bound? 5 Tips for B.Y.O.Bags
September 27, 2011
Hummus Gets a Bright Makeover for Fall
September 27, 2011
Weeding Out Waste in the Kitchen
September 8, 2011
How to Survive—and Enjoy—the Farmer’s Market
September 8, 2011
One-Pot Recipes for the Time-Crunched Cook
September 8, 2011
Organic vs. Local Food
August 22, 2011
Five-Minute Carob Pudding
August 9, 2011
Raw Eats: Kale and Avocado Salad
August 9, 2011
15-Minute Tomato Sauce
August 9, 2011
Easy-to-Make Trail Bars
August 9, 2011
Greek-Inspired Zucchini Pancakes
August 9, 2011
Crowd-Pleasing Corn and Peach Salad
August 9, 2011
Fresh Peanut Noodle Salad
August 9, 2011
Quick & Easy Dip: Baba Ganoush
August 9, 2011
Figure-Friendly Snack: Collard Wraps
August 9, 2011
Healthful Eating: Small Steps to Success
August 1, 2011
Sweet Rhubarb Compote
July 19, 2011
Lighter Egg Salad Sandwich
July 8, 2011
Learn the Lingo of the Eco-Foodie: 5 Terms to Know
July 5, 2011
How to Make a Salad Nicoise
June 27, 2011
Sustainable Fish: Pan-Fried Sardines
June 27, 2011
Eating Sustainable: Extra Cash, Extra Work, Totally Worth It
June 15, 2011
My Favorite Must-Have Kitchen Tools
June 5, 2011
Seasonal Vegetable and Whole Grain Salad Recipe
June 1, 2011
How to Make Persian-Style Chicken Kebobs
June 1, 2011
How to Make a Portobello Mushroom Cheeseburger
June 1, 2011

Louisa Shafia is the IACP Award--nominated author of Lucid Food: Cooking for an Eco-Conscious Life, a collection of seasonal recipes and tips on eco-friendly cooking. A former editor for National Public Radio's Fresh Air, Louisa has cooked at noteworthy restaurants in New York and San Francisco, including Aquavit, Pure Food and Wine, and Millennium, and in 2004 launched the eco-conscious catering company Lucid Food. Louisa teaches cooking classes, gives lectures across the country, and writes about food and healthy living for publications including rachaelray.com, ReadyMade, and Whole Living.

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