A few days ago I saw the most alluring fresh apricots at the market. In that moment I thought, “Apricots are like nectarines in kitten heels, they are really fabulous.” I looked at them as if I had never seen them before because in a way that’s kind of true. I have never really given […]
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Happy Meatless Monday. Hope you had a gorgeous weekend full of great food and fun things. Sandy made up a snack that is dairy free, sodium free, hassle free and will blow you away. If you don’t already have a food dehydrator you will want to look for one at a garage sale or borrow […]
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Yesterday we went to our local farmer’s market and found the most exquisite edible flower and greens. This organically grown blossom is tiny, delicate and abundant in peppery flavor. One little flower was like a mouthful of Arugula. Yum. Introducing mustard flowers (from Flowerinfo.org) The mustard flower is one of the more elusive blossoms […]
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Hi there, it’s Sandy chiming in with a thought about one of my favorite topics, taking time for fun. I just finished reading an article about having fun, something that we are trying to do in pockets as much as possible. Taking time for fun is as important to our health as any critical nutrient […]
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I thought this comic strip was fun and wanted to share. Sometimes hearing or reading information I have already heard but in a different way can really click with me or make more sense. This comic does that because it is straight forward and lacking the emotional baggage that can sometimes accompany vegany or animal […]
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As the story goes, Stephen grew up enjoying his moms legendary tofu steaks. Out of all the veg dishes in Helen’s repertoire, her tofu steaks were the most requested by friends and family. Stephen asked his mom if he could turn her specialty into a family business and she obliged, on one condition, ” if you […]
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Last night the air was still perfectly warm and sultry at 9 P.M. so it became an evening for dinner on the grill. I have been wanting to grill Jicama to see how it would taste, since I’ve only had it uncooked, so that is exactly what we did. The result was a side dish […]
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Happy Meatless Monday. It is a perfect sunny day here and I am looking forward to Meatless edibles on the BBQ. Below is a recipe for a no bake, no fuss Summery dessert for tonight or any night. I would like to say I am sorry for not posting on Saturday and for posting late […]
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The other day I found a new-to-me package of breakfast pitas called Morning Rounds by the Ozery Bakery in Toronto. According to the Ozery site, “… our business is based upon this simple foundation: Our bodies deserve the best possible fuel. And our commitment to quality and service is at the core of our daily […]
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A video from Reasons to Go Veg.com popped into my inbox yesterday. It made me laugh out loud because it is so silly and wonderful. It is titled Reason #12 Pigs Are Smarter Than Dogs (except of course Sparky and Chloe). It is less than a minute and worth the watch. Enjoy. http://reasonstogovegan.com/ Have a […]
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