Posts Tagged ‘plant strong’

10/21 Winter Squash Risotto, part II

This is the double delicious leftover recipe from yesterday’s squash risotto.  What could be better than a simple, e-z to create vegan meal that loves you back twice?  I took a portion of the squash risotto from last night and made it into a second dish that took only minutes to prepare. I added a […]

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10/19 Finding My Courage

Kale Trail Update As  we drove to the Metropark for our first 13 mile run the wind howled and the Veggie Van shook. I thought,”Why today wind and rain? Why today?” Photo By: S. Duquet I would have thought that since a week ago we had just rocked out 12 miles that 13 would be […]

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10/17 Happy Meatless Monday- Chick’n Chili Verde w/Plantain Chips

Happy Meatless Monday. I have a recipe to share that is going to sass up your week. In Michigan and many other “cold weather” states in the US, we are enjoying the tail end of our fresh produce season with locally grown veggies and fruits.  There are of course hoop house and greenhouse options, but our […]

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10/11 Seasonal Slaw with Caramelized Honey Crisp Apples

One of the important aspects of helping to share vegan dishes with friends and family is to create flavor and food experiences that are similar to their non-vegan counterparts.  Even if the flavor or texture is a bit different from what someone might typically recognize, I believe that getting them close enough to a known […]

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9/30 I Think You’re Lovely

It is my honor to share with you that Exploits was just given the Loveliest Blog Award! It was bestowed upon us by GiGi from Veganville bakery and blog. The Loveliest Blog award originated in Germany. The purpose is to share blogs that you admire with other people.  People who receive the award are encouraged […]

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9/23 Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies

Ever since I read about the flax seed egg  replacer in  The Ultimate Vegan Baking Cheat Sheet I have been smitten with the idea. In the past I have viewed baking like a science experiment and believed that there was little wiggle room when it came to key ingredients like eggs and oil. Clearly, that […]

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9/22 Delicata Dining Experience

Photo By: S. Duquet It was bittersweet when I spied the first Delicata Squash at our farmers market. I thought,”I really love those, why did they have to come so soon?” The debut of locally grown winter squash is a pretty good indicator that my beloved Summer has come and gone. It was such a […]

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9/15 Sweet Potato Pecan Date Bread

I have a biological clock that is timed by seasons and food  as opposed to furthering my lineage. The first cool day my body told me,    “Must bake now. Must use sweet potatoes.” I heard the call and this is what I came up with. This bread is nutrient dense, delicious and easy to […]

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9/12 Happy Meatless Monday & A Winner

Happy Meatless Monday. It was a brownie lovin’ type of weekend and I think you are going to love these. They are an easy to prepare, over the top in flavor dessert for your Meatless Monday or any day. Sweets can be even sweeter when they are compassionately created. Photo By: S. Duquet On Saturday […]

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9/7 Cauliflower Bake

After experiencing one of the hottest Michigan summers I can remember in a long time (loved it), we have had two days of very chilly weather. My mind and belly immediately  leapt into comfort food mode. I started to crave heavy, creamy and cheesy foods like mac and cheese. I was looking for soul satisfying, […]

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