Happy Monday and Summer Solstice. I discovered something this weekend that felt like an important find. Once I tested the validity of my new tip, I knew I had to share it with you. I was at the grocery store on Saturday and in the produce section I saw a bag of crinkle cut carrots […]
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I would like to introduce you to The Art of Good Food. They are a family business from Montana creating mixes for vegetarian/vegan soups, salad dressings, breadsticks and cookies. You create the edibles at home while receiving all the praise and love from your family and friends. Their mixes are hand crafted in small batches. […]
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One of my favorite things about travelling is seeking out and experiencing new foods and restaurants. Whether we are in another country or three hours away from our house, we strive to eat where the locals would eat and visit new stores we have never seen. Here are two of my faves from our trip […]
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Watermelon is one of my favorite foods. In the winter I miss it like I miss the sunshine and eighty degree days. It is juicy, brilliantly colored and as naturally sweet as anything I have ever experienced. I love it so much that in our house it is known as Watermagic. To honor this great […]
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I would love to hear the story of the first person that looked at a cactus pad and said, “I should eat that.” They are large, spiny, strange looking and SO delicious! The paddle cactus aka napoles is a genus in the cactus family. The fruit of the plant is also known as a cactus […]
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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
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 […]
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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
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 […]
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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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