I love hot dogs. I eat them all summer long from the grill, in a bun, without a bun, in baked beans… I love them. Last week I had my first Chicago Style dog ever and it blew my mind. It is a hot dog smothered in yellow mustard, sweet relish (the crazy bright green […]
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When I was a little girl my mom and dad used to entertain guests all the time. I think that is where my love of hosting cocktail parties comes from. One appetizer I remember being a beloved guest was the Ham Pinwheel. Usually crafted with ham, cream cheese and a scallion or pickle center..the Ham […]
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Happy new week and Meatless Monday. What a perfect day to indulge in a veg-tastic meal that is easy to prepare and easy to love. Yesterday I was craving Middle Eastern food. My favorite dish is Vegetable Ghallaba, which is an assortment of sometimes grilled/ sometimes sauteed veggies in a tomato/lemony sauce served over rice. […]
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Image Courtesy of infobarrel.com Every year it happens, I get caught up in the Christmas cookie hype. They are on the cover of every magazine at every register starting long before Thanksgiving. Cookies as gifts, as decorations, as place settings…. I feel like I am longing for an experience that I believe everyone else is […]
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Yesterday we went to our go to store for cool vegan things and purchased our Hazelnut en Croute. I wanted to call in to work so I could stay home and fawn over it but I thought better of it and went in to work. While we were shopping, I was inspired to purchase a […]
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It was 9 degrees in Michigan today. It may have reached a high of 14 during the most balmy part of the afternoon. Chloe took refuge in the warmth of her blankie den while Sandy and I bought more Vitamin D to stave off insanity from early onset Cabin Fever and sun deprivation. To that […]
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Meatless Monday I am proud and excited to announce that I have joined the Meatless Monday movement to further the message of adopting one meatless meal a week. You may have heard of Meatless Monday in the media as it has become a more visible campaign as individuals like celebrity chef Mario Batali have supported […]
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A few days ago I receive d a VegNews email with This Weeks Must Have….. Field Roast Hazelnut en Croute. Vegan Essentials describes this mind boggling delicacy as rich grain meat seasoned with toasted hazelnuts and rosemary, stuffed with a sausage-style mixture of Field Roast, cranberries, apples and crystallized ginger, wrapped en croute with a […]
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I have shared with you before that Sandy is a lover of cheese. Her commitment to loving cheese was so solid that when I decided to try going vegan I was sure it would be a solo attempt. Much to my delight and surprise, Sandy tried the vegan thing as well and we have been […]
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We love to entertain, especially during the holidays. We deck out the house and compile a shopping list to feature some of our favorite foods. This year as in many times for previous parties, we asked our guests to bring something to share. You know the concept, we will prepare dishes of course, but […]
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