Happy Meatless Monday. Winter squash season is here. There are boundless varieties to be found in our markets. Each one is a little bit different, all equally as delicious and easy to prepare. Time to buy them, store them and enjoy them for the next several months. This recipe creates a rich and satisfying dinner […]
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Sometimes I get tired of bread and wraps and think, “Isn’t there a better way to eat a sandwich?” Well there is and it is inexpensive and abundantly healthy without even trying. I have started adding collard green wraps to create delicious sandwiches. I know…it sounds like food for rabbits and hippies but I promise […]
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Happy Meatless Monday I have much to share and celebrate. For the celebratory side, we have a Winner in the No Beast Feast ticket giveaway for this Friday, September 20th. Drumroll please and a high vegan five to Lisa N. for sharing her favorite comfort food, vegany spinach dip with pumpernickel bread. Lisa won 2 […]
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Happy Meatless Monday. I have the most exciting news to share. Last week Sandy and I catered a party for Wayne Pacelle, author of The Bond:Our Kinship with Animals, Our Call to Defend Them and CEO of the Human Society of the United States (HSUS). I am absolutely name dropping because it was the most thrilling […]
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Happy Meatless Monday. I have a snack recipe for you that is going to change the way you look at chick peas. I admit it….when I am at discount department stores like Tj Maxx and Marshalls, I peruse their shelves of bizarre specialty foods. I am not looking for anything as much as I am […]
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Fresh figs are now in season and have graced the shelves of our local markets. When they finally appear I begin to purchase them like I require them for my very survival. I buy them en masse because I adore them, but also because I fear and dread their inevitable disappearance. According to EatTheSeason.com, fig […]
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To celebrate our three year Veganiversary we had a mini soiree with friends and a sensational amount of food. We sat outside in the summer sun sipping chilled, effervescent wine while enjoying some of the best flavors of the season. The day before I had purchased lime green and yellow zucchini and organic kale and […]
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Happy National Vegan Pizza Day friends. This is a holiday worthy eating your way through. Here are three of my favorite vegan pizza recipes for inspiration. Meyer Lemon Zucchini Pizza with a fresh herb and walnut pesto Chicago Style Chili Dog Pizza Tempeh Pizza w/Pepita Pesto Have a delicious weekend and party on.
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Happy Meatless Monday. Today I have a recipe to share for a soup that is so tasty and fresh, it will make you want to have Meatless Tuesday and Wednesday just so you can have it two more times. I have wanted a Vitamix ever since we stayed in the home of our friends Kathy […]
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Happy Meatless Memorial Day friends. Ever since I was a little girl I have always considered Memorial Day the official kick-off to Summer. On this day the grills burn hotter, the ice cream tastes better and all of our local pools open. We honor those that have served while celebrating the long awaited return of […]
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