Archive for March, 2011

3/19 You Certainly Can

I’m back, hopefully with all of my dental woes behind me. It is really a challenge to prepare and enjoy vegetables when you can’t chew. Let the heavy chewing commence in a few days! Kale, be very afraid.  Lately I have been noshing (read slurping or sucking) on alot of smoothies and looking forward to […]

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3/18 Dishing up A Little Curry

It’s Sandy stepping in to share a little recipe lovin’ with you.  Sherry had a root canal and is currently sleeping through a pain medicine induced state of bliss.  Perhaps there is irony in a food blogger not being able to chew,  just a funny little universal joke.   She’ll be back in full swing […]

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3/17 Luck of The Irish

Yesterday as I was sitting down to my computer I was thinking,” I should look for a recipe for an Irish Soda bread. That would really be fun to make.”  I uploaded my new emails and there it was,  an email from VegNews that said “Irish Soda Bread recipe”. Evidently, I was channeling the luck […]

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3/16 Pizza Night

Before the vegan challenge I had pizza nearly once a week. We had it delivered from our local joint. It was amazing…dripping with garlic butter crust and topped with veggies and olives. I also ordered a greek salad and cheezy bread sticks that I would dip in ranch dressing.   It was one of my […]

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3/15 Protein Panic

The other night I found a recipe in the Engine 2 book that I wanted to try. It was an incredibly simple meal of a baked sweet potato, a side of steamed greens with a cashew sauce and a roasted pepper. It felt like an austere meal fit for a monk or a practicing yogi. […]

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3/14 Happy Meatless Monday-Veggie Mini Mighty Muffins

Happy Meatless Monday. I have the perfect snack, breakfast or brunch food to add to your compassionate edibles repertoire. These muffins are an easy way to enjoy a tasty nibble that is easy to make and nice to have in the house. The E2 Mighty Muffins that I made a week ago or so have […]

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3/12 Convenience Food

I saw this recipe in the  E2 book and  was very intrigued. Because I love all things Mexican inspired, I added a ton of my own favorite flavors, completely hijacked the recipe and made it my own. I hope you love it as much as I do. This is a third meal created from the […]

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3/10 Making The Honor Roll

On Tuesday we had an unbelievably unique opportunity. The owner and head chef of our most beloved restaurant, Bangkok 96 (inspired Thai cuisine) gave Sandy and myself a private tutorial on how to make her legendary fresh rolls. Her name is Genevieve and she is a masterful, giving and talented chef.  Her fresh rolls are […]

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3/9 Soaking It Up

You know how it is always SO easy to share insight, ideas or advice to anyone in earshot, but a different matter all together to follow your own words of wisdom?  The funny thing is that we are so willing to impart our wisdom, best methods or ideas on others even when we are not […]

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3/8 Ouch

I had unexpected dental work done on both sides. Much pain…many drugs…not much food. Going to bed. Tomorrows Exploits will return with a renewed spirit for chewing and enjoying plantastic foods. Have a delicious day. Image courtesy of oralpatho.blogspot.com