Posts Tagged ‘compassionate eating’

11/29 Eggnog Shortbread w/Nutmeg Scented Icing

I am delighted to announce our first four winners for the Seven Gifts of Gratitude Giveaway. Congratulations Avari, Mary Louise, Nik and Isabella, you have all won magnificent prizes. Because I was not able to post while we were away and I have three additional prizes to give away, I am extending the contest through […]

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11/15 Ambercup Squash Tostadas

I have found that my desire for fresh cooked squash is frequently stifled by my lack of  desire to prep the squash. Most winter squash varieties require  a chain saw to cut and cube. Sometimes it is more of a commitment than I want to make for a meal. Photo By: S. Duquet So, yesterday […]

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11/14 Happy Meatless Monday & Pumpkin Pecan Tartelettes

Happy Meatless Monday.  While preparing for another Meatless Monday Meals to Go,  we decided to prepare an early vegan Thanksgiving for our clients.  It was much like the regular spread, using a Tofurky roast, roasted vegetables, gravy and a zesty cranberry orange sauce. To finish the meal, we decided to make a lighter, edgy version […]

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11/12 Warming Up My Insides & The Seven Gifts of Gratitude

Yesterday we ran our very last long run before the race. We waited for the warmest part of the day which didn’t ever come or exist. It was 30ish under a dark and gray sky. It was difficult to leave the warmth of the Veggie Van but we are at the very end of our […]

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11/10 Tandoori Dip

I just got my first real vegan catering gig. The client called and wanted light finger foods for 20 guests  I was able to suggest dishes and create a menu within her price point. It was quite exciting. One of the things I am making is a veg platter with two handcrafted dips. I was […]

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11/8 A Monster to Love

Imagine you are starving. You are at your place of business, at school or in an airport. Your options are limited…very limited to the row of vending machines by the restrooms. There is nothing in there you are willing to put yourself through, so you go without. You look up toward the heavens, angrily pumping […]

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11/7 Happy Meatless Monday-Orange, Fennel, Beet Salad

Photo By: S. Duquet Happy Meatless Monday. I have been curious about fennel. People that like it really seem to like it. It is more exotic than ordinary and I find its flavor kind of aggressive in a sexy way. With its bizarre looks and piquant attitude,  fennel is definitely the mysterious guest at the […]

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11/5 PB & Joyous Muffins

I love peanut butter. I love it like an addiction, something I can’t live without….like air. I crave desserts made with it, enjoy entrees created with it and enjoy it sitting atop a huge soup spoon. I usually enjoy that last one when no one is home like its a  fifth of vodka hidden in […]

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11/4 Must Find Some

I have seen these nuts  at least a half dozen times and have been intrigued. Their packaging is alluring which is a draw for me. I threw them in the cart this time. They are wildly delicious so I wanted to share. Sahale has several nut blends to choose from, but I went right  for […]

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11/3 2 Edgy Veggies To Go Update & a Cool Video

A month ago or so I shared with you that Sandy and I had launched 2 Edgy Veggies Meatless Monday Meals to go. The idea was to create a gourmet vegan meal-for-one that the client could pick up on Monday morning. They would have a hand crafted meal that had been prepared for them with […]

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