This weekend at the farmers market we found a vendor that was selling the most bountiful bags of local beans. I spied a soup mix that consisted of every bean known to man in one bag. There were no seasonings with it. The mix came as a blank slate, a bright white canvas to embellish […]
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When autumn comes creeping in it brings with it an entirely different palette of colors at the farmers market. Baskets overflowing with dark and rich greens, golden yellows and bright orange edibles. Our autumn veggies look hearty as if to say, “I am ready for the long haul of a Michigan winter.” Last Friday at […]
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The most interesting thing has been happening. As Sandy and I have moved forward on our vegan journey we have been meeting vegans left and right. Not a week goes by that we don’t meet another vegan or vegan wannabe. I am not even referring to the specialty vegan events like potlucks or cooking classes […]
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Yesterday I was standing in the doorway talking on the phone and watched a squirrel begin to attack my autumnal display. He started to consume my largest and most grand pumpkin with the determination of a piranha. I encouraged him to skedaddle with an aggressive tone and colorful language. When that didn’t work, I persuaded […]
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As promised, here is the recipe for the second dish we took to the raw, vegan potluck. This is a dessert fit for the finest of company, most elegant of friends or a night in with a loved one and a bottle of red wine. They are a breeze to whip up and absolutely amazing […]
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Last night we attended our first ever raw, vegan potluck dinner. I have to be honest, I panicked because I didn’t know what to bring. When we RSVP’d I thought it was a vegan potluck…no problem, cant wait. As soon as I realized it was raw and vegan I began to fret. Each person was […]
Tags: compassionate eating, dairy free, going veg, Thai cole slaw, Thai peanut lime slaw, Thai peanut salad, trying vegetarian, vegan, vegan challenge, vegan recipe, vegan side dish, vegan slaw, vegan wannabe, vegetarian recipe
Sundays are one of my favorite days. It always feels like the ideal day to do something fun. In honor of that joy, we love to make brunch. Yesterday Sandy made a new vegan masterpiece that was out of this breakfast world. She used the most flavorful and seasonal ingredients to create a Sweet […]
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Day three of our Saltine and Ginger ale diet. I have thrown in Gatorade to stave off dehydration and mania. I tried finding fun facts about Saltines to share because after three days of debilitating illness, I am convinced they are saving my life. If you have ever had food poisoning, a hangover or a […]
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Sandy and I both love to cook. We adore pouring through cook books page by page seeking new recipes to fall in love with. We love to scour outdoor markets for the most gorgeous ingredients we can find for our new creations. Reality….we are also running two businesses, writing a blog, running Project Produce and […]
Tags: asian broccoli slaw salad, broccoli slaw, compassionate eating, dairy free, going veg, raw cashews, trying vegetarian, vegan, vegan brunch, vegan challenge, vegan experience, vegan side dish, vegan wannabe
We are lovers of breakfast so I am always looking for new ways to energize the day. The mornings in Michigan are beginning to get chilly which immediately makes me crave oatmeal and all things warm. I decided to cook instant brown rice with milk and fruit because that sounds delicious and easy to me. […]
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