Tofu chocolate pudding

How amazing is Tu B’Shevat, a New Year for Trees?! I love that Judaism has a holiday that pre-dates the secular Earth Day by several thousand years and that it celebrates the sacredness of nature, including trees, of which we are fully dependent for our survival. We are part of nature and our fully interdependent on trees and oceans for the air that we breathe (“the “Earth’s lungs”). In a moment where there’s major rollbacks of regulations to ensure clean air that protects human health, it’s especially meaningful to use this holiday to advocate for clean, safe air. To celebrate the holiday, it’s common to host a seder during which you eat lots of fruits, nuts and seeds from trees. My tofu pudding is only mildly sweet and can be a great dessert with a “toppings” bar to enjoy at a Tu B’Shevat celebration. Scroll below the recipe for more of my Tu B’Shevat recipes including Pear and Pomegranate Galette and Fruit and Groats Salad. Continue reading →