Over the weekend we went to Eastern Market, Detroit’s lush and bountiful public market. It has been feeding the Metro Detroit area since 1891. It is one of the longest running public markets in the exact same place that it began, at the city’s center. Everytime we go it is an adventure in edible excitement. One […]
Tags: compassionate eating, Engine 2 friendly recipes, Pattypan squash, plant based diet, vegan side dish, vegan wannabe
Over the weekend I became a competitor in my first ever chili cook-off. The experience was a bit more intimidating that I had anticipated. The all-vegan competition was held at Sasha Farm, Michigan’s largest farm animal sanctuary. I kind of expected all of us to show up, cruelty-free crock pots in hand and hang out […]
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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 […]
Tags: compassionate eating, cooking with eggplant, Meatless Monday, Meatless Monday recipe, plant based diet, trying vegan, vegan appetizer, vegan dip, vegan side dish, vegan wannabe
Happy Meatless Monday and Labor Day. I have the most fun and easy recipes to share. They will add some freshness and life to your breakfast routine. One of my favorite things to have for breakfast is a toasty raisin english muffin with raw almond butter and jam. It feels comforting yet still energizing and […]
Tags: chia seed jam, chia seed orange ginger jam, chia seed orange jam, chia seed raspberry jam, compassionate eating, fresh raspberry jam, Meatless Monday, Meatless Monday recipe, no cook raspberry jam, plant based diet, quick raspberry jam, vegan recipe, vegan wannabe
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 […]
Tags: black bean gazpacho, compassionate eating, HSUS, Humane Society of the United States, Meatless Monday, Meatless Monday recipe, pistachio pate with grilled figs, plant based diet, Protecting Michigan's Wolves, vegan caterers, vegan catering, vegan cookie recipe, vegan dark chocolate cookies, vegan wannabe, Wayne Pacelle
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 […]
Tags: baked chick peas, healthy snack recipe, healthy snacks, Meatless Monday, Meatless Monday recipe, Meatless Monday snack recipe, roasted chick pea snacks, salt and pepper chick peas, seasoned chick peas, vegan snacks, vegan wannabe
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 […]
Tags: compassionate eating, dairy free, grilled figs, pistachio and cashew spread, pistachio pate with grilled figs, plant based diet, vegan pate, vegan wannabe
Happy Meatless Monday. In the heat of the summer it is no wonder that July is celebrated as National Hot Dog Month. They are the perfect accompaniment to picnics, birthday parties, outdoor celebrations and indoor quick meals. Food that is easily consumed out of your hand seems to hold promise of fun for kids […]
Tags: compassionate eating, Lightlife Smart Dogs, Meatless Monday, Meatless Monday recipe, plant based diet, Smart Ones Jumbo, vegan coney dog, vegan coney dog pizza, vegan hot dogs, vegan pizza, vegan wannabe
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 […]
Tags: chilled appetizer, fresh herb recipe, healthy appetizer, kale hummus, Meatless recipe, no oil hummus, summer recipe, vegan appetizer, vegan Summer recipe, vegan wannabe
