Happy Meatless Monday. I have missed sharing with you in daily blog posts and am so glad to be back here again with Exploits friends. We were without internet access throughout our entire trip. It was both a blessing and a nightmare. Deadlines were missed and blog posts sat in Word document purgatory. I have […]
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Convenience is a critical part of any meal plan. If I can replicate it or make it in a brisk amount of time, I will try. I think that is the reason Broccoli Slaw was invented. It was created by busy people that wanted to eat well on a budget with the opportunity to bust […]
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A few days ago I posted a green chili cornbread recipe. It was my first foray into vegan cornbread. The flavor was mild and pretty delish. I am definitely a cornbread lover. I admire it for its ability to accept other flavors and textures, like a blank slate for creativity. Just throw it in and […]
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It’s nearing the launch of the holiday season as Thanksgiving is only a month away. For many, this November dinner feast is the initial family gathering, kicking off festivities that are centered around food and traditions. The standard centerpiece for most families is a turkey, complete with all the trimmings. I’ve been vegetarian for 14 […]
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This is the double delicious leftover recipe from yesterday’s squash risotto. What could be better than a simple, e-z to create vegan meal that loves you back twice? I took a portion of the squash risotto from last night and made it into a second dish that took only minutes to prepare. I added a […]
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In the past week, I’ve been hearing a lot about the GMO labeling petition. I’ve seen several email alerts, read on sites and heard people talking about the petition to ask the Food and Drug Administration to require labeling of genetically modified foods. There are several hundred organizations that have joined forces to promote the […]
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A month ago at a networking event event I drank a few glasses of wine and told the President of the Chamber of Commerce that I was a vegan caterer. What? The following day she told the owner of the coolest glass blowing school in town that I was a vegan caterer. A few days […]
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It is my honor to share with you that Exploits was just given the Loveliest Blog Award! It was bestowed upon us by GiGi from Veganville bakery and blog. The Loveliest Blog award originated in Germany. The purpose is to share blogs that you admire with other people. People who receive the award are encouraged […]
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Last night we co-hosted the most exciting event. Our friend Jo wanted to offer a screening of the movie Forks Over Knives at our local library. We conferred over vegan pizza and decided to call it Dessert & A Movie. Our dream was to fill the room with veg curious friends, neighbors and strangers, feed […]
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October is recognized as World Vegetarian Awareness Month. The cool thing about this recognition month is that it has tangible benefits for participating. 1. It can improve personal health. 2. It can help improve the health of the planet. 3. You can win $$ for going vegetarian during October. What? 4. If you create a […]
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