Three months ago I began having mind numbing pain in two areas of my gums. The pain was in the very back on both sides, making it nearly impossible to enjoy eating of any kind. The pain persisted through antibiotics, pain meds and liquid diets. Nothing seemed to work. As soon as I would consume […]
Tags: coconut oil, coconut oil pulling, Earth Clinic, earthclinic.com, gum pain, natural gum healing, natural health, Oil pulling, oil pulling for gum pain, trying vegan, vegan, vegan challenge, vegan wannabe
When autumn comes creeping in it brings with it an entirely different palette of colors at the farmers market. Baskets overflowing with dark and rich greens, golden yellows and bright orange edibles. Our autumn veggies look hearty as if to say, “I am ready for the long haul of a Michigan winter.” Last Friday at […]
Tags: compassionate eating, dairy free, going veg, stuffed acorn squash, stuffed white squash, trying vegan, trying vegetarian, vegan, vegan challenge, vegan entree, vegan recipe, vegan wannabe, vegetarian recipe, vegetarian stuffed squash, white acorn squash
The most interesting thing has been happening. As Sandy and I have moved forward on our vegan journey we have been meeting vegans left and right. Not a week goes by that we don’t meet another vegan or vegan wannabe. I am not even referring to the specialty vegan events like potlucks or cooking classes […]
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Yesterday I was standing in the doorway talking on the phone and watched a squirrel begin to attack my autumnal display. He started to consume my largest and most grand pumpkin with the determination of a piranha. I encouraged him to skedaddle with an aggressive tone and colorful language. When that didn’t work, I persuaded […]
Tags: compassionate eating, cooking with herbs, dairy free, dairy free cheese, going veg, pumpkin soup, Pumpkin white bean bisque, trying vegan, trying vegetarian, vegan, vegan challenge, vegan entree, vegan experience, vegan pumpkin soup, vegan recipe, vegetarian recipe
A few days ago when I read about “The Happy Meal Art Project,” I could not let it go or stop thinking about it (10/13 post). The conversation is so compelling that it lead us to want to learn more and rent Supersize Me. If you are not familiar with the movie Supersize Me it […]
Tags: compassionate eating, dairy free, going veg, Happy Meal Art Project, McDonalds, Morgan Spurlock, Super Size Me, Supersize Me, trying vegan, trying vegetarian, vegan, vegan experience, vegan wannabe
Last night I read the craziest thing and wanted to share. Artist and photographer Sallie Davies created “The Happy Meal Art Project.” What began as a stunt to prove a friend wrong has turned into a sobering illustration of what is filling the bellies of many children. Davies purchased a Happy Meal with a plain […]
Tags: Amy's organics, compassionate eating, dairy free, going veg, Happy Meal, Sallie Davies, the Happy Meal Art Project, trying vegan, trying vegetarian, Unhappy meal, vegan experience, vegan products, vegan wannabe, veggie burger
I just learned about the most useful and unbelievable website I have ever seen called: www.RealTimeFarms.com Serving 7 states listed on their site, including Michigan, California, Connecticut, Maryland, North Carolina, Oregon and Washington, it is an excellent resource guide that shows farms and farmers markets in a local area. It will also show restaurants that […]
Tags: buying local, compassionate eating, farm locater, farmers markets, finding farms, finding local produce, going veg, local farms, Real Time Farms, trying vegan, trying vegetarian, vegan, vegan challenge, vegan experience, vegan wannabe
As promised, here is the recipe for the second dish we took to the raw, vegan potluck. This is a dessert fit for the finest of company, most elegant of friends or a night in with a loved one and a bottle of red wine. They are a breeze to whip up and absolutely amazing […]
Tags: choco-nut truffles, chocolate cherry truffles, chocolate truffles, chocolate walnut truffles, dairy free, dark chocolate date truffles, raw vegan dessert, vegan, vegan challenge, vegan chocolate truffles, vegan dessert, vegan experience, vegan recipe, vegan wannabe
I find it so exhilarating when I discover things at the farmers market that I have never seen or tasted before. It is like being the Indiana Jones of produce. Yesterday I was introduced to Easter Egg radishes and Pea Shoots. Easter Egg radishes are dainty in size and gorgeous in color. As I […]
Tags: compassionate eating, dairy free, Easter Egg radishes, going veg, Living Stones Farm, pea shoots, trying vegan, vegan, vegan challenge, vegan experience, vegan products, vegan wannabe
Last night we attended our first ever raw, vegan potluck dinner. I have to be honest, I panicked because I didn’t know what to bring. When we RSVP’d I thought it was a vegan potluck…no problem, cant wait. As soon as I realized it was raw and vegan I began to fret. Each person was […]
Tags: compassionate eating, dairy free, going veg, Thai cole slaw, Thai peanut lime slaw, Thai peanut salad, trying vegetarian, vegan, vegan challenge, vegan recipe, vegan side dish, vegan slaw, vegan wannabe, vegetarian recipe
