Sandy found an article in the New York Times online that I wanted to share. It is about the rise of flexitarianism (being flexible enough to be veganish at times while still occasionally consuming meat) and the fall of meat consumption. According to the article by Mark Bittman, the consumption of beef, chicken and pork […]
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I am smitten with endive. I used to avoid them because I thought they were pale and creepy. They are grown entirely in the dark which gives them that snow white complexion. Once they are exposed to light they begin their descent into bitterness. They are tightly bound like the protective bud of a rose. […]
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When we were in Florida, Sandy’s mom made a soup for all of us. It was a surprise and she brought all the ingredients from Atlanta. She made her super secret vegan soup on the evening of the race as we rested, swam and basked in our exhuberance. It was exactly what we needed to […]
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So here is my constant conundrum: I love boutique produce, I see it in various places, wonder about its virtues and flavor and there it sits, priced higher than its nearby counterparts and this inner dialogue begins. How much is that? Why does it think I’ll pay that much for it? How dare they charge […]
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The mission statement of the USDA states that they “provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources and related issues based on sound public policy and the best possible science and efficient management.” Under this mission, they generate recommended nutritional guidelines for our country, the latest one is called “My Plate”. After living for a […]
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As veg interested, food loving people…I would imagine you all have your favorite, go-to stir fry recipes. I have a mental grocery list of things that I need to have when contemplating a stir fry meal. There are also those times when our refrigerator is full of things that are only linked by the simple […]
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I made chicken and dumplings for the very first time years after I had already become vegetarian. I have no idea what it is about deciding to never eat chicken again that encouraged me to make chicken and dumplings but there it is. I found the recipe in a Betty Crocker Bisquick cookbook circa 1999. […]
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Snacking is addictive…healthful snacking is like volunteering…good for everyone involved. Sahale snacks have stolen my heart (turned me into an addict, see this earlier Post). They have a new nut blend that I wanted to share. Imagine if you will, pecans, cherries, walnuts and apples encrusted in maple and scented with cinnamon. They are crunchy, […]
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Image Courtesy of HappyClamblog.com Wednesday was girls night out so Sandy and I and our crazy girlfriends went to a Raw For The Holidays cooking class. It was fun to be out and about and neither of our friends are vegan, so it made me very happy that they were so excited about the new […]
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For this weeks Meatless Monday meal-to-go I did a breakfast in bed theme. I wanted to include a fruit salad that was unique and invigorating. Something that would feel lively and bright on a December morning. This is what I came up with and I think you are really going to love it. This was […]
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