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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I recently learned about an amazingly cool, vegany event that is taking place in a few weeks on the west side of Michigan, it is called Wake up Weekend. The keynote speakers include some of the most respected industry leaders in animal advocacy and inspired vegan cooking. These are 2 subjects that are near […]
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Happy Meatless Monday. One of the easiest ways to incorporate meatless meals into your week is at breakfast. With so many healthful and exciting options, you have the opportunity to start your day feeling energized, focused and proud of yourself and your choices. I’ll wake up for that any day of the week, especially for […]
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Last night a friend was coming over for dinner. We were celebrating her birthday. Sandy and I had created a fun menu of things she would enjoy and I was making a Key Lime pie. Key Lime pie is extraordinary because in the Summer it is light and refreshing and in the winter it reminds […]
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I’ve noticed that there are many pockets of veg lifestyle and healthy eating curiosity gaining foothold in and around metro Detroit. This is not necessarily the first city that might come to mind when thinking about veg-friendly cuisine and healthy eateries, but they’re here, popping up all over in unexpected places. Detroit sits amidst the […]
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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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Happy New Year and happy Meatless Monday. They both make me feel optimistic. It is like clicking the refresh button on my life. At the end of December when all of the emotion and expectation of the holidays begins to mount, I find such joy in the purchase of my new day planner. It is […]
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For the final installment of our Going Green series I wanted to create a green sandwich spread. Something we could all keep in our fridge for a quick snack, breakfast spread, or brown bag lunch. Hummus is my go to and I also love vegan cream cheese with cucumbers and dill. I wanted to break […]
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