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
June 30th was our three year Veganiversary. The initial challenge was to try going vegan for thirty days. Even as I told myself, “It’s only thirty days and I can do anything for thirty days,” I felt, somewhere in the recesses of my mind that I would never go back. I knew that once I […]
Tags: benefits of being vegan, exploits of a vegan wannabe, reasons to go vegan, vegan for animals, vegan for health, vegan for the planet, vegan wannabe, WHy vegan
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.
Tags: Meyer Lemon Zucchini pizza, National Vegan Pizza Day, Tempeh pizza with Pepita Pesto, Vegan Chicago Style Chili Dog Pizza, vegan wannabe
Last Friday we brought a puppy into our home to foster. She is a ten week old Papillon with the energy of a nuclear reactor. She weighs only two pounds, so she resembles a hummingbird with sharp teeth and nails. She is as soft as a rabbit and her little paws and belly are pink […]
Tags: animal shelter fostering, foster a homeless pet, foster a pet, foster an animal, vegan wannabe
In the Summer I love making popsicles. I enjoy the indulgence of frozen treats and the sensibility of making it myself with delicious and readily available ingredients. Right now all of the fruit available tastes like it is the best it has ever been. The berries have been addicting and the melon, luscious and sweet. […]
Tags: after running snack, all fruit popsicles, compassionate eating, Engine 2 friendly dessert recipe, ENgine 2 friendly recipe, frozen breakfast recipe, melon all fruit popsicles, no sugar popsicles, plant based diet, vegan dessert, vegan popsicles, vegan wannabe
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 […]
Tags: Meatless Monday, Meatless Monday recipe, Meatless Monday soup, Mexican Garden Soup, vegan soup, vegan summer soups, vegan Vitamix recipe, vegan wannabe, Vitamix, Vitamix recipe
Happy Meatless Monday. Over the weekend I wanted to create an easy salad that we could have in the fridge and enjoy at our leisure. We had a busy weekend planned and I knew I wouldn’t want to spend a ton of time in the kitchen. I modeled it after a store bought salad that […]
Tags: cooking with lentils, Engine2 friendly recipe, Meatless Monday, Meatless Monday recipe, Meatless Monday side dish, oil free recipe, sodium free recipe, vegan side dish, vegan wannabe
Last weekend we attended a Spring open house at Sasha Farm, Michigan’s largest farm animal sanctuary. Our visit was so special that I wanted to share some of the photos and thoughts I had while there. I had the pleasure of meeting and loving Gandalf the turkey, a new resident and the most regal and […]
Tags: compassionate eating, farm animal sanctuary, plant based diet, SASHA Farm, vegan wannabe
