Photo By: S. Duquet It was bittersweet when I spied the first Delicata Squash at our farmers market. I thought,”I really love those, why did they have to come so soon?” The debut of locally grown winter squash is a pretty good indicator that my beloved Summer has come and gone. It was such a […]
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Image Courtesy of Diaryofavegan.com PETA just released The Ultimate Vegan Baking Cheat Sheet and I think it is pretty brilliant. Whether you are vegan or not, this cheat sheet offers practical, cost effective ways to bake without eggs or dairy products. Why not try? Making pancakes without eggs will make them cholesterol free. Baking brownies […]
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Happy Meatless Monday. Here is a link to a new video from Meatless Monday that will energize you to add a meatless day to your week. It is short (1.30) and I found it light hearted and encouraging. Check it out. If you are already rockin out a meatless day than share it with someone […]
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Until last Saturday, I had never been to a farm animal sanctuary. I have read about them, raised money for them and revered their work from afar. It is like dreaming of visiting Greece….I can imagine how the olives will taste, how the Mediterranean sun will feel on my face, but until I am actually […]
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I have a biological clock that is timed by seasons and food as opposed to furthering my lineage. The first cool day my body told me, “Must bake now. Must use sweet potatoes.” I heard the call and this is what I came up with. This bread is nutrient dense, delicious and easy to […]
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Because I have been vegetarian for the majority of my adult life, it has meant that there are many seemingly ordinary dishes that I have never tasted like corned beef, salmon or SPAM. I went from the foods you eat as a basic 20 year old in her own apartment, (vodka) pepperoni pizza and hot […]
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Happy Meatless Monday. It was a brownie lovin’ type of weekend and I think you are going to love these. They are an easy to prepare, over the top in flavor dessert for your Meatless Monday or any day. Sweets can be even sweeter when they are compassionately created. Photo By: S. Duquet On Saturday […]
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Our neighbor just moved and generously gifted us his fridge. We are grateful to have it and have been searching for two willing and able-bodied individuals to help us maneuver this behemoth down the basement stairs. I was finally able to snag two kind souls by offering vegan brownies. Evidently I have grown up and […]
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Photo By: S. Duquet Perhaps like many of you, when I woke up yesterday morning it was raining. Every morning for the past several mornings have begun in that way. Rain can be many beautiful things to me. It can be soothing and calming, nourishing and hydrating and even a welcome reprieve from the heat […]
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After experiencing one of the hottest Michigan summers I can remember in a long time (loved it), we have had two days of very chilly weather. My mind and belly immediately leapt into comfort food mode. I started to crave heavy, creamy and cheesy foods like mac and cheese. I was looking for soul satisfying, […]
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