You know how some weeks are busier than others…this has been one of those busier weeks. Last night I found myself standing in the kitchen at 8 o’clock , starving, unmoved and totally uninspired by anything edible. I wanted to eat the rest of the papaya in the fridge and call it a night, but […]
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Happy Meatless Monday. Enjoying Mexican food is one of my greatest pleasures. I love the collision of fresh flavors like cilantro and lime with the heat and warmth of peppers and spice. Sultry flavors like cumin, cayenne and cinnamon come together to create this beautiful dish that I think you are going to love. There […]
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I simply love snacking on warm edamame. I can and have eaten them by the bowl full. Edamame are soybeans that come in their own shell (for mad snacking) or shelled (think stir fry/salads/soup). They can be found in the freezer section of most grocery stores. You may boil them for a scant five minutes, […]
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Happy Meatless Tuesday. Lately I have been seeing and hearing a lot of info about grains not being healthy for you to consume, because they are too fibrous and difficult to digest. This includes whole grains and quinoa, which up until now have been staples in our vegan diet. Because this is contrary to everything […]
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Kale chips have exploded in popularity and can now be found almost anywhere. They are the new potato chip, the snack food of farmers markets and foodies everywhere. Kale chips are a bit expensive to purchase but deliciously inexpensive to make. I used to think that exceptional chips could only be produced in a kicked […]
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Happy Meatless Monday. I shared with you last week that I have been enjoying creating dishes with as few ingredients as possible. It is a departure from my usual kitchen sink approach to cooking. This recipe is a simpler, nut free version of my creamy Cauliflower Bake. One of the ingredients that is key in […]
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Recently I have been enjoying a more minimalistic way of eating than I am used to. It has been food, more simply. When I cook at home I treat our spice cabinet like a supermarket sweep and go crazy. I love spices, I love herbs and honestly, I love the challenge to combine them all. […]
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Since becoming vegan, I have created a flourishing list of vegan restaurants that I would like to visit. There are restaurants all around the globe creating legendary vegan edibles and it would be irresponsible of me not to try them all. Florida boasts one of these legendary spots that I’ve longed to go, Darbster Waterside Bistro in Palm […]
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Have you heard of the philosophy that when the student is ready the teacher or master will appear? I have found that to be true time and time again. In the same spirit, the movie, Hungry For Change has entered my conversations and consciousness a dozen times in the past two months. My friend Lisa recommended […]
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Our last stop on our Atlanta Vegan Grub Crawl was Healthful Essence, a Caribbean vegan/vegetarian restaurant, featuring Jamaican specialties. As we walked through the door we were greeted by reggae music and the smell of incense and spicy things. They have a rotating menu of raw as well as cooked dishes to choose from. The […]
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