Kale chips have exploded in popularity and can now be found almost anywhere. They are the new potato chip, the snack food of farmers markets and foodies everywhere. Kale chips are a bit expensive to purchase but deliciously inexpensive to make. I used to think that exceptional chips could only be produced in a kicked […]
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Happy Meatless Monday. I shared with you last week that I have been enjoying creating dishes with as few ingredients as possible. It is a departure from my usual kitchen sink approach to cooking. This recipe is a simpler, nut free version of my creamy Cauliflower Bake. One of the ingredients that is key in […]
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I have always believed the tell tale sign that you have crashed into mainstream stardom was if Saturday Night live bothered to poke fun of you in their show. Last weekend the vegans made it to SNL via Justin Timberlake. Here is the five minute skit called Veganville. It is worth the watch. It is […]
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Jewelry designer, vegan and creator of the Etsy shop Shades of Exaltation is crafting one-of-a-kind designs using wire and her own sense of whimsy. Jen’s pieces are personal, expressive and made just for you. Her Etsy site is teeming with original designs to choose from, including pieces of vegan jewelry. You also get to select your […]
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Recently I have been enjoying a more minimalistic way of eating than I am used to. It has been food, more simply. When I cook at home I treat our spice cabinet like a supermarket sweep and go crazy. I love spices, I love herbs and honestly, I love the challenge to combine them all. […]
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Since becoming vegan, I have created a flourishing list of vegan restaurants that I would like to visit. There are restaurants all around the globe creating legendary vegan edibles and it would be irresponsible of me not to try them all. Florida boasts one of these legendary spots that I’ve longed to go, Darbster Waterside Bistro in Palm […]
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This recipe for Irish Soda Bread is one of my favorites. I have shared it before and now believe that not sharing it would be nothing short of a crime against St Patrick. I bake it this time of year as a seasonal fave, but also enjoy it at other times throughout the year. This crusty […]
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Have you heard of the philosophy that when the student is ready the teacher or master will appear? I have found that to be true time and time again. In the same spirit, the movie, Hungry For Change has entered my conversations and consciousness a dozen times in the past two months. My friend Lisa recommended […]
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Happy Meatless Monday. As if we need another reason to adore avocados? They are quite possibly the most amenable fruit available. They want to be blended, cubed or stuffed, frozen, deep fried or consumed in the raw. You prefer them savory, sure thing. Need a dessert…no problem. I created a mousse with avocado, dates, cocoa […]
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After our Atlanta adventures we traveled to Jupiter, Florida. On our first full day there we went to Busch Wildlife Sanctuary where they are dedicated to wildlife preservation through conservation, rehabilitation and education. Established in 1983, the sanctuary was originally designed to care for sick and injured wild animals. In 1989 they were able to expand their efforts […]
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