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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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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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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Happy Meatless Monday. Convenience is important and convenience foods are a lifesaver to have. Especially when you are trying out your Meatless Mondays or Tuesdays. I just figured out an inexpensive and healthful way to create a convenience food that we used to have in our freezer all the time. This version is nearly sodium […]
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Today is the final day for contest entries. Thanks to all of you for sharing Exploits, for “liking” us on Facebook and for following us on Twitter. I have put all of your entries into a huge fishbowl and will reveal the winners Monday morning. Please continue to enter through today. Each time you use […]
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Thanks to all of you for sharing Exploits, for “liking” us on Facebook and for following us on Twitter. Each time you use our new tool bar to share features you will be entered to win some handcrafted vegan-tastic prizes. Click here for additional giveaway details. Thank you for spreading the word. Puff pastry has always […]
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I have found that I am most successful at integrating lifestyle changes when I take it one step at a time. Sometimes easing into things helps me feel more successful and encourages me to continue trying. Many times I have been temporarily inspired by desire but then unable or unwilling to sustain my new habit. […]
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Travel experiences in this vegan journey have been “spotty” at times as Sandy and I have ventured into different cities and circumstances. I’ve shared some of our humorous and sometimes bittersweet experiences in earlier posts. After a few attempts, I’ve learned some staple tricks of the trade to plan ahead while traveling, to help set […]
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