If you were given the option of having an additional six years to live, would you accept it? The secret is simple, live longer by eating a plant based diet. An ongoing study of approximately 96,000 Seventh Day Adventists has just released some initial findings and they are extraordinary. The study indicated that vegetarian […]
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For the second exciting installment of modernizing vintage foods, I give to you, the vegan Waldorf Salad. For a brief history, I went to The Kitchen Project.com. “Waldorf salad [WAWL-dorf] (was) created at New York’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in 1896 not by a chef but by the maître d’hôtel, (dining room manager) Oscar Tschirky, the Waldorf salad […]
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Have you ever seen a documentary that rocked your world so hard you wanted to share it with everyone you knew? Maybe it was the first time you saw Forks Over Knives, King Corn or Supersize Me. There are now more documentaries then ever about our food. They span from how we grow i,t to […]
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One of my favorite parts of the weekend is having more time for breakfast. Here is a bundle of my favorite vegan breakfast recipes. I hope one or two of them fit into your weekend. Many of them can be made and enjoyed more than once. You need fuel for play, work and running errands. […]
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Thank you for posting and commenting on the Exploits blog and Facebook page to be a part of the No Beast Feast ticket giveaway. Dalal A. is the winner of the 2 tix and she and a guest will be joining us to the festive affair this Friday night. If you are in the metro […]
Tags: Bangkok 96 Thai Restaurant, compassionate eating, Inn Season Cafe, No Beast Feast, plant based diet, Seva, trying vegan, vegan dinner, vegan experience, vegan wannabe, vegetarian dinner, vegetarian fundraiser
Happy Meatless Monday. Every time I use my Crock-pot I marvel at how much it feels like magic. I put in a bunch of liquid, seasonings and raw food, secure the lid, then leave it alone for several hours as it lovingly creates a gourmet meal. Nothing can make meatless, weeknight meals easier than a […]
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In honor of those about to embark on road trips celebrating Labor Day, I wanted to share two of my new favorite vegan road trip snacks. They are the perfect companion for the camp ground, college or work bound traveler. Thai Lemon Curry Cashews, Almonds and Coconut by Living Intentions. Living Intentions has created […]
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During the fifteen day juice fast, many of you inquired about my juicer of choice. At that time, my broken juicer was barely hanging on and I was researching new juicers. After all the searching, reading and comparing, I decided that I was most inclined to the Omega brand. They have several different varieties of […]
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This past week the peaches have been unbelievable. They have been drip down your arm juicy, honeyed and summery. We have been juicing , grilling and enjoying them every chance we get. I decided to create a raw dessert as a stage to feature this succulent stone fruit. I frequently feel intimidated by raw recipes […]
Tags: compassionate eating, dairy free, dairy free dessert, going veg, peach pie, plant based diet, raw dessert, raw pie recipe, trying vegan, vegan dessert, vegan peach pie, vegan recipe, vegan wannabe
Happy Meatless Monday I have a salad recipe to share that will make incorporating meatless meals into your week a tasty joy. This is a perfect salad to bring for lunch or to enjoy with your meal or as your meal. You can add anything you would like and experiment with all kinds of different […]
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