Exploits welcomes Shelley MacDonald Beaulieu of One Roast Vegetable. She is helping people add veggies to their meals in fun and creative ways through her website and online cooking classes. I thought Shelley’s simple tips would be a great starting point for anyone trying to dine more compassionately. If you are already enjoying a plant […]
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Top Five Reasons to Feast on Veggie Burgers at Memorial Day Festivities 5. The possibilities are endless With available flavors like, Chipotle Black Bean, California Turk’y Burger and the Mushroom Lover’s Burger, you will never get burger boredom. 4. You can pack them in a cooler without worry According to the food safety info on […]
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I created these pancakes because I love pine nuts and we were out of walnuts. The funny thing is that they are SO much better than the old school banana and walnut combo. The pine nut is soft and buttery, the perfect companion to the banana. We are still in the hybrid stage of eating […]
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In our kitchen, I am usually the idea man and Sandy is execution. I’ll say,” Hey, wouldn’t it be great if we had chicken in a green curry sauce with coconut and lime scented rice for dinner?!” She will start noodling the request and whip up the most amazing vegetarian version of whatever I suggested. […]
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I am always excited to hear new and easy ways to enhance my life and health. I am more motivated by promise than fear, and by adding as opposed to limiting. When I read the title …”Cacao is the new Broccoli” I thought…now that is news I can use. The article said that 100 grams […]
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Fun and interesting news! Vegan entrees are the 13th hottest food trend for 2010 says the National Restaurant Association. In the main dish category, meatless courses ranked #11 while vegan main dishes were #13. The number one overall trend was locally grown produce. If we are buying as much local produce as we can get […]
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Today we used Daiya Cheddar vegan cheese for the first time. Because it is so new to us, I wanted begin the discussion, try it a few more times and then review it. It has been receiving SO much press that I have to admit, I wanted to taste what all the buzz was […]
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By: Sandy B Prepping the tempeh: 8 oz piece of tempeh. Cut in half lengthwise, then make 3 more cuts vertically so you have 6 equal pieces. Bring 2 cups of water to boil. Reduce to simmer and place the tempeh pieces into simmering water for 10 minutes. Remove the Tempeh from the water gently […]
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Tempeh is a protein packed super-food made out of soybeans and whole grains such as barley, brown rice and millet. You will find it in the natural food section of your local grocery store (usually near the soy milk) and in all health food stores. It has a very firm texture and a somewhat unappealing […]
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The Dew Me bar is so decadent, you will not want to shower without it ever again. I have never used anything like this and I thought it was out of this world. It is an exfoliating, solid body butter you use in the shower. You rub the bar all over your body as the […]
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