Jerry James Stone

Creator, producer and host of the vegetarian food blog, Cooking Stoned, which focuses on simple gourmet recipes, Jerry's cooking reflects a very San Francisco style. Jerry's cooking show is available on his Cooking Stoned YouTube channel. In addition to writing for Mother Nature Network, Jerry's creations can be found at Whole Food's Dark Rye, and KQED's Bay Area Bites.

Jerry's also covers green tech, design and odd green news including car and tech for Discovery Channel. He's the producer and main recipe developer for TreeHugger's Green Wine Guide, contributes regularly to The Atlantic, Digg.com and Fodor's Travel Guides.

His crusade for all things eco started 20 years ago when he ditched his meat-and-potatoes upbringing for something more vegetarian-shaped. Jerry studied at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA. During his time there he was a DJ at the campus station KCPR and he also wrote for the campus paper, Mustang Daily.

Jerry currently resides in San Francisco, CA with his cat Lola. You can follow him on Twitter @jerryjamesstone, add him on Facebook, and follow him on Google+.

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Spicy Mango Avocado Salad

July 1, 2013, 4:02 p.m. by Jerry James Stone

Fresh, hearty and healthy, this mango-avocado salad is perfect for your next picnic or BBQ!

Guacamole Grilled Cheese Sandwich

July 1, 2013, 3:21 p.m. by Jerry James Stone

This sandwich combines some of the best foods ever: guacamole and cheese!

Egg in a Basket Grilled Cheese

April 30, 2013, 5:42 p.m. by Jerry James Stone

The perfect way to indulge if there ever was one. Fresh asparagus covered in gooey Gruyere cheese and then topped off with a fried egg.

Mango Fruit and Tequila Popsicles with Serrano

April 29, 2013, 6:02 p.m. by Jerry James Stone

Fresh mango, cut into strips, is then spritzed with fresh lime juice and dusted with salt and chili powder. Right? How good does that sound? Well, this popsicle recipe is a nod to that dish. Enjoy!

6 of the best chicken coop tours in the U.S.

March 1, 2013, 4:45 p.m. by Jerry James Stone

Many cities offer tours and suggestions for backyard chicken coops. Check out these resources!

Guerrilla tree sculptor takes over U.K. town

February 26, 2013, 5:58 p.m. by Jerry James Stone

The locals of Knaresborough, the site of the surprise sculptures, like the art and are eager for more.

Macro photography explores nature's tiny details

February 19, 2013, 11:56 a.m. by Jerry James Stone

With extremely close-up images of the outdoor world, photographer Sharon Johnstone discovers beautiful colors and abstract compositions.

Chewy Homemade Pizza Dough

February 4, 2013, 1:30 p.m. by Jerry James Stone

Pizza dough is one of those things that once you make it yourself, you'll eat even more pizza than you already do. Why? Well, fresh pizza dough is super easy to make and fresh baked pizza is way tastier than anything you'll get delivered.

Persimmon Creamsicle Smoothie

January 29, 2013, 6:21 p.m. by Jerry James Stone

With coconut milk, orange juice and ripe persimmon, this drink is earthy and sweet, spicy, and just slightly tart.

Baked Mac n Cheese with Broccoli Pesto

January 21, 2013, 4:01 p.m. by Jerry James Stone

You can sneak almost anything into this dish! But I do love broccoli and it's in season right now, so it seemed like a good place to start.

Bourbon and Butternut Squash Ice Cream Floats

January 11, 2013, 2:23 p.m. by Jerry James Stone

Slightly sweet and rich with vanilla, bourbon and caramel, this ice cream float is the perfect winter dessert.

Caramelized Butternut Squash

January 11, 2013, 1:47 p.m. by Jerry James Stone

Winter squash is such an amazing treat. The possibilities are almost limitless, such as raviolis, baked goods or desserts. But sometimes it's good to just keep it simple, yes? This recipe is just that, a simple side that is perfect for almost any meal.