I shared with you before some of my fears about incorporating so many high fat, albeit natural and tasty foods into my diet. I have feared fat my entire life to the detriment of allowing myself to love food and really enjoy it. I have either denied myself things or “allowed” them because I was […]
Tags: 30 day challenge, compassionate eating, trying vegan, trying vegetarian, vegan, vegan experience, weight loss
As promised, a full review of the SugarHigh bakery I found in Frankenmuth, Michigan. A little slice of vegan joy in Michigan’s Little Bavaria. Owner and head chef Heather is so fun and easy to talk to…you forget she is working and want to hang out in her shop all day. When we met, her […]
Tags: dairy free, frankenmuth, sugarhigh bakery, vegan, vegan chocolate cupcakes, vegan cupcakes, vegan desserts, vegan food review, watermelon sorbet
I am so excited to tell you about our new venture; Project Produce. Every Friday we will collect fresh produce at our local farmers market to take to First Step, a domestic violence shelter. They will use the produce for the women and children in the shelter, and also those who live in transitional housing […]
Tags: dearborn farmers market, domestic violence, donation, first step, fresh produce, produce, project mothers day, project produce, solstice designs, survivor
It’s the vegan answer to cowboy caviar, this delectable dish is a heartier version of the original baked bean rendition. Great side dish to pass for a party. Ingredients: 1 28 oz. can of vegetarian baked beans ( we used Busch’s), drain off half of the sauce. 1 15 oz. can of black beans, drained. […]
Tags: baked beans, Daiya cheese, Daiya cheese recipe, vegan, vegan recipe, vegan side dish, vegetarian baked beans, vegetarian side dish
What a beautiful holiday weekend! We went on a mini-break to Frankenmuth, Michigan. We were there to volunteer for our friends at World Animal Awareness Society during the Dog Bowl 2010. Dog Bowl is a huge festival of all things canine and pet friendly. As you can see, we had a jam packed weekend with […]
Tags: 30 day challenge, compassionate eating, dog bowl, frankenmuth, hot air balloon, trying vegan, vegan, vegan experience, vegan travel tips, vegetarian travel tips
Happy Memorial Day! The official start date of the 30 day Vegan Experience has been moved to June 30th. Exploits has had such a great response that I wanted to give people more time jump on board with their own 30 day challenge. It is all about small steps creating great change. Are you willing […]
Tags: 30 day challenge, compassionate eating, going veg, trying vegan, trying vegetarian, vegan experience
As you plant your gardens big and small, consider adding some herbs. Try a few you have never had and fall back in love with some of the classics. Have a great holiday Weekend!
Tags: 30 day challenge, basil, compassionate eating, cooking with herbs, dairy free, lemon balm, parsley, trying vegan, trying vegetarian, vegan challenge, vegan experience
Sandy is the mastermind behind the most delicious gazpacho I have ever tasted. It is rich and hearty and cool and light. It has black beans, cucumbers and all things summery. You will not believe how amazingly easy this chilled soup is to make. We bring this to every Summer event we are invited to […]
Tags: black bean gazpacho, chilled soup, compassionate eating, gazpacho, gazpacho recipe, vegan brunch, vegan gazpacho, vegan recipe, vegan soup, vegetarian gazpacho, vegetarian recipe
The Exploits blog and upcoming Vegan Experience has overtaken my thoughts and activities. Our kitchen has become an amateur photography studio and my days are now consumed with compassionate consumption. I love it. I am thoroughly enjoying the entire process. One feeling that has secretly surfaced is the thought that once we are immersed in […]
Tags: 30 day challenge, compassionate eating, dairy free, releasing fear, trying vegan, trying vegetarian, vegan experience
Yesterday it was amazingly, unseasonably warm. Summer trampled on Spring and it was steamy, hot and humid (my favorite weather ever!). I made up these yummy, easy and filling sandwiches to avoid cooking anything. They were SO delicious and fun to eat…we will definitely have them again. I made a vegan herbed cream cheese ahead of […]
Tags: tea sandwiches, tofurkey, tofutti cream cheese, vegan brunch, vegan herbed cream cheese, vegan tea sandwiches, vegetarian brunch, vegetarian tea sandwiches
