Happy Meatless Monday. In the heat of the summer it is no wonder that July is celebrated as National Hot Dog Month. They are the perfect accompaniment to picnics, birthday parties, outdoor celebrations and indoor quick meals. Food that is easily consumed out of your hand seems to hold promise of fun for kids […]
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Last weekend we were in Cleveland, Ohio for a wedding. The morning we left the hotel, I searched Happy Cow for a nearby vegan option and found The Root Cafe in a neighboring suburb called Lakewood. The menu was overflowing with vegan options. So much so, that I kept ordering food and baked goods like […]
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Courtesy of Naturehills.com The first time I had ever had a Meyer Lemon was in a gin and tonic in Georgia. It was love at first sip. They have the bravado of a lemon with the sweetness of a tangerine. They are fragrant and juicy with an unmistakable orange hue that grows in beauty as […]
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I couldn’t help myself, when I saw more garlic scapes at the farmers market I snatched them up like a mugger. The farmer warned me with an audible sadness that these were the last of the season…enjoy them. We did just that. If you can find them in your farmers market, give this pizza recipe […]
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Before the vegan challenge I had pizza nearly once a week. We had it delivered from our local joint. It was amazing…dripping with garlic butter crust and topped with veggies and olives. I also ordered a greek salad and cheezy bread sticks that I would dip in ranch dressing. It was one of my […]
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I love hot dogs. I eat them all summer long from the grill, in a bun, without a bun, in baked beans… I love them. Last week I had my first Chicago Style dog ever and it blew my mind. It is a hot dog smothered in yellow mustard, sweet relish (the crazy bright green […]
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