Happy first day of the Vegan Challenge. Sandy and I have been working up to this day with a lot of label reading, recipe seeking and dairy consumption (clearing out the fridge and pantry). We are ready, bring it on. In the comment section of the June 25th post there are two more recipes from […]
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I love things that are convenient. I am not afraid to pay for convenience. In fact, I usually encourage it. Whatever it takes to get the whole foods that are best for you into your body is what I believe. Even if I thought I could make almond milk, I wouldn’t….why would you do that?? […]
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Summer is my favorite time of year. Everything inside of me comes alive when the sun is warm and the days are long. I adore summer fruits like watermelon and nectarines and can’t get enough basil and cucumbers. The best thing ever is when it is so warm out that you only crave cold salads […]
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The 30 day Vegan Challenge begins in five days, on the 30th of June. I am much less concerned than I was in the early planning stages and look forward to following through on something very cool I set out to do. I have heard from many of you that you are willing to do your […]
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If I could move to Veganville, I would already be packed and the dogs would be in the car. Veganville is the name of a catering and vegan sweets baker out of Berkley, California. GiGi, the owner and creator of Veganville sent us a package of some of the most decadent edibles we have ever […]
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I whipped up another popsicle creation. This green-tastic one is Pistachio. They are creamy and refreshing. The roasted nuts add a nice crunch and a slightly salty taste. It has been so perfectly warm and muggy over the past few days. I absolutely love it like this. It is the ideal popsicle weather. Ingredients: 1 Box […]
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Happy Monday and Summer Solstice. I discovered something this weekend that felt like an important find. Once I tested the validity of my new tip, I knew I had to share it with you. I was at the grocery store on Saturday and in the produce section I saw a bag of crinkle cut carrots […]
Tags: 30 day challenge, compassionate eating, crinkle cut carrots, eat more vegetables and fruits, going veg, play with your food, trying vegan, trying vegetarian, vegan, vegan experience, watermelon
I would like to introduce you to The Art of Good Food. They are a family business from Montana creating mixes for vegetarian/vegan soups, salad dressings, breadsticks and cookies. You create the edibles at home while receiving all the praise and love from your family and friends. Their mixes are hand crafted in small batches. […]
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I woke up on Tuesday with the worst sore throat. The kind of sore throat that makes you think you have swallowed shards of glass and will surely never recover. I immediately turned four years old and asked Sandy to get me my favorite go to, my I am sick comfort food, restaurant prepared cream […]
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One of my favorite things about travelling is seeking out and experiencing new foods and restaurants. Whether we are in another country or three hours away from our house, we strive to eat where the locals would eat and visit new stores we have never seen. Here are two of my faves from our trip […]
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