Photo By: S. Duquet Eggplant is abundant right now in our markets. There are skinny ones and buxom ones and some right in between. Last week I wanted to use one of the eggplant we had but had no idea what to do with it. I started slicing it and just decided to wing it. […]
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Happy Monday, both of the Meatless and Labor Day variety. Wishing you an enjoyable last day of this long weekend with your friends and family. Need a last minute veggie dish to pass? There are plenty of searchable options right here on the Exploits blog for you to find fun ideas for the family gathering, […]
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Photo By: S. Duquet A delightful unexpected tidbit from PETA revealed that our Detroit Tigers ballpark is ranked # 3 of Top 10 veg friendly ballparks across the country. You may remember that info from an earlier Exploits post in May. As it happens we had the opportunity to attend our first Tiger game since […]
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Sunday has always been Brunch Day in our house. Sandy creates something unusual that we wouldn’t normally enjoy on a typical day. We eat a bit slower and on many occasions have enjoyed a mimosa or three. Last Sunday as I sipped coffee with Chloe and perused the paper, I caught a whiff of it […]
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Two nights ago CNN aired a special called The Last Heart Attack. The program was narrated by Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Chief Medical correspondent for CNN and explored the belief that you can prevent, reverse and eliminate heart disease with a plant based diet. As part of the context of the show, Dr Gupta interviewed former […]
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Happy Meatless Monday. Yesterday I was staring at a head of cauliflower that I had purchased several days earlier with high hopes. It was now sitting on the counter for maybe the fifth day, begging me to make it into something or put it out of its misery. When I am in the produce aisle, […]
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Recently we attended an event hosted by friends of ours. Caring and loving women who have been in our lives for more than 15 years. It was a four and a half hour event that required two hours of driving time. As the party was in full swing, we realized that there wasn’t any food […]
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Photo By: S. Duquet Now that I am a tomato aficionado I am always on the lookout for interesting varieties. Last week I found some Heirloom Striped Stuffers and flipped. They were ablaze with color and life. They practically leapt off the table into my market bag. The Stuffers are unique because they are shaped […]
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I love spreads and dips and I really love having them at the ready for when I need a fast sandwich or snack. This pate can be used for an appetizer, breakfast spread for bagels or savory pancakes or as a quick snack. It is light on ingredients and huge on flavor. It can be […]
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I found this article on This Dish is Veg and thought it was really fascinating so wanted to share. I have to admit I was (am) envious when I read about Kristin’s plans. How exciting!! Maybe if I ask nicely she would come to Michigan for some vegan cuisine and Exploits conversation. I will keep […]
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