Happy Meatless Monday. Summer is such an effortless time to enjoy a few meatless meals. Our markets are bountiful with inexpensive, fresh vegetables that have been infused with the richness and flavor of a long awaited Summer. Winter here is long, dark and never ending. I swear, you can taste the longing and exhalation of […]
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Waiting For Her Guests to Arrive Thursday night we had a soiree to celebrate Chloe’s birthday, she turned three. It was a vegan feast that included hot dogs on the grill, my new favorite Watermelon Gazpacho, My Big Fat Greek Dip and Dark Chocolate Oreo Cupcakes. Our guests brought vegan delicacies to share and we […]
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The watermelon chip experience was so amazing that I went right back to the store and purchased another seedless melon to make more. Because I began stock piling melon, I also decided to create a Watermelon Gazpacho. I have a borderline addiction to watermelon and I crave chilled soups. This Gazpacho is so flavorful and […]
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Photo By: S. Duquet Nik, a fellow foodie and good friend of Exploits remembered how much I swoon over watermelon and sent me a link to a dehydrated melon recipe. What? I have never, ever considered such a scandalous thing. I was so intrigued that I rushed to the store and bought two seedless watermelons, […]
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Last week we had the privilege of creating a private vegan cooking experience for good friends of ours that are super not-vegan. They were veg curious and cool enough to ask….will you come over and show us how to prepare a vegan meal? We will purchase all of the ingredients. Um…..that would be wonderful. We […]
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The Meatless Monday movement is all about taking a day to enjoy meatless, energetic foods that are vibrant and packed with nutrients. One of the easiest and most economical ways to do that is by planting a small garden. Whether you focus on herbs or have a veggie stand worth, growing and harvesting your own […]
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Photo By: S. Duquet Kumato is a gorgeously sweet brownish toned tomato that we’ve enjoyed on several occasions, while celebrating it’s juicy bursts of rich flavor. They are as sweet as summer melon and very sexy in their appearance. I was thrilled to have found them. It wasn’t until now, that I decided to post […]
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So what do you do if you are stuck in the middle of a heat wave? Harness the energy of the sun and use it to your advantage. Yesterday I was craving iced Yerba Matte tea so I got out the tea bags, filled the kettle and fired up the burner on the stove. As […]
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Ever since we began following the Engine 2 Diet I have been making our salad dressings. I love experimenting and appreciate being able to limit the sodium and omit the oil. I realized that you do not need oil for an amazing vinaigrette salad dressing, you just need a memorable vinegar that is ripe with […]
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I am a beet enthusiast. Zealot wouldn’t be far off. I love their earthy and sweet flavor. I love that they live in the dark ground but are one of the brightest and sexiest veggies. I love the way they stain your hands as if to say…”You’re mine now.” I just discovered a new to […]
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