Fall has peeked its head out in Michigan and we are enjoying sunny days with cooler nights. My cravings have started to move toward comforting soups. Our farmers market had the most gorgeous peppers and tomatoes, so I made a Roasted Pepper Tomato Bisque that I think you will really enjoy. I used both roasted […]
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Right now I am reading Eating Animals by: Jonathan Safran Foer and am really enjoying it. He is informative without being inflammatory and insightful in a way that makes me so curious. Every time he poses a question, I find myself digging deeper into what I actually believe and I love that. Whether he is […]
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I made a salad the other night that transformed our lives forever. I will never again look at a bag of salad with boredom or disdain. Here is the recipe for the key ingredient, the spicy candied walnuts, oh my. Ingredients 1 C Raw walnuts 1/3 C Sugar 1Tsp Cayenne 1 Tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice […]
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I am ecstatic to launch my first ever Compassionate Collection of vegan and veg inspired jewelry. I designed the new pieces using vivid colors, natural metals and glass beads. I am enjoying every single moment of this new vegan experience and Exploits. I have been dying to express this through my jewelry design. I just want […]
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The winner of our first ever Exploits Giveaway is Jennifer G. Thank you Jennifer for playing and thank you for your comments. Hearing from all of you makes the conversation more vibrant and helpful for all. I appreciate your comments very much. Jennifer is the lucky recipient of an Amy’s Organics prize pack that includes […]
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One thing I have been missing since venturing vegan is the really deep, rich peanut buttery flavor of my favorite Peanut Butter Chocolate ice cream. The dairy free varieties are scrumptious and I have been enjoying them every chance I get, but I have secretly been pining away for the kind of peanut butter/chocolate experience […]
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In honor of Labor Day I wanted to revisit one of my favorite grillin recipes. It is easy to replicate and oh so summery. Enjoy. Fresh Cactus and Lime Fajitas By: S. Boulton Ingredients 2 cactus leaves, edges trimmed, spines removed and “eyes” or dark tips gently shaved off with a knife 1 yellow pepper 1 […]
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When we first set out on this vegan journey I felt intimidated in many ways. I was nervous about leaving old favorites behind and scared about the unwritten rules of veganism. At first I felt like there was a handbook of veganism that isn’t published (not eco-friendly) and that I couldn’t decode. Never drink soda, […]
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Wednesday night we attended our first raw food cooking class. Our instructors, Chef Angela Newsom and her husband Gregg are vegan, raw foodies who are dedicated to raising awareness of Health and Food Justice issues. The menu was unbelievably delicious and I am already craving the soup and crackers we had. Like most yummy super foods, […]
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I love figs. I love fresh figs, dried figs and Newtoned figs. I adore how sensual they look and how subtle they taste. The are sweet, sultry and the most grown up food I know. Monday was our day to create the much anticipated Fig Jam. I have never made it before. It always seemed […]
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