Happy Meatless Monday. I love soup, even in the summer. It is a meal that transcends seasons because it is comforting, fillng and can be easy to create. I love chilled soup, spicy soup and thick and creamy soup. Sandy has taken a classic Julia Child’s recipe and has reinvented it for a greener approach. […]
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Yesterday, on day two of the 15 day Re-boot Juice Fast, I made the closest thing I could find that could replicate a tortilla chip. In twenty four hours I went from brand new and excited juice faster to,” Oh my god if I don’t dip something into something and eat it, I am going […]
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Happy Meatless Monday and Day One of the 15 Day Juice Fast. I have two updates to share and the most insane shopping list you have ever seen. Kale Trail Update We have been running in the most extreme heat ever and I am mostly loving it. It makes it more difficult to breath, but […]
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Last week I read an article about a movie called Fat Sick and Nearly Dead. It is a documentary about a man named Joe that cures his debilitating autoimmune disease, becomes a rock solid athlete, completely over-hauls his own life and the lives of thousands of people around the world by undertaking a 60 day […]
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Happy Meatless Monday. I have the most fun, Summery dessert to share with you. Over the weekend Sandy’s parents were staying with us from Atlanta. The plan was to create a Swanky Appetizer Buffet on Saturday night for dinner. In keeping with the theme of all things hand held, I veganized one of my all […]
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Yesterday I bought the most scrumptious pineapple at the grocery store. It was bright and ripe and juicy. When picking a pineapple, look for one that is more yellow then green and gently tug on one of the center leaves at the crown. If it comes right out, your pineapple is ready to enjoy. The […]
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Image Courtesy of www.OMGYummy.wordpress.com Recently a good friend of ours, Amy, introduced us to the most delicious Chayote Squash. Amy used to live in the Dominican where she would enjoy Chayote as a regular part of their diet. They are lime green in color and the size of a buxom pear. You peel off the […]
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Image courtesy of Momsgoinggreenblog.com Throughout this Exploits journey I have continued to stress the idea of small steps creating great change. I believe that we can be as vegany as we choose to be…every single day. There is no code of conduct or point of failure. Start where you are, do your best to make […]
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Happy Meatless Monday. Sandy has been wanting to create a dish inspired by Ethiopian spices. It is one of those things that gets into your head and you can’t stop thinking about it until you finally give it a go. As I came home from work the other night, a waft of delicious aroma […]
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~Ice your cookies, let dry and enjoy. I had one while Sandy was gone then pretended I hadn’t. I had another as I was photographing them, then I made myself a pot of tea so I could enjoy another one. They made my heart smile really big. Have a delicious Love Yourself Day.
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