Flageolet Beans with Rosemary, Carrots and Thyme

April 16, 2013

Yesterday I cried and felt numb with sadness and disbelief. I kept asking myself, “what kind of human being could possibly want to hurt so many innocent people?” I know it happens all the time, but that didn’t make it any easier to handle. But what a difference a day makes!  Today, the fog has…

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Smokey Mole Tacos with Tofu, Avocado and Tomatillo Sauce

March 29, 2013

On Tuesday, March 26, President Barack Obama, signed a spending bill, HR933, into law that included language that has food advocates and organic farmers up in arms. It is being called the “Monsanto Protection Act”. The “Monsanto Protection Act” bars federal courts from being able to stop the sale or planting of genetically modified (also known as GMO)…

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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls & Why Too Much Protein Can Be Unhealthy

March 8, 2013

I am taking a course on plant-based nutrition, and yesterday we studied the historical reasons on why there is such a strong emphasis on animal protein. We also discussed the effects of too much animal protein in your diet. The animal protein boom started in the 1800s. People wanted to eat animals because their physical…

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Chickpea Burger with Tahini Sauce & The Benefits of Meditation

February 22, 2013

I was speaking to a dear friend today and she was really struggling. She began sharing a heartbreaking story when suddenly she stopped, and said she didn’t want to talk about it anymore. She also said, “I don’t want to ever think about it again.” Well I have read enough Pema Chodron books to know that…

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Cocoa & Spice & Everything Nice Vegan Chicken Breasts

February 17, 2013

Cocoa & Spice & Everything Nice Vegan Chicken Breasts It started with a wrong number. There is nothing worse than being awoken by a telephone in the middle of the night. When I answered the phone, no one responded, but I could hear breathing in the background. I said, “Is anyone there?” There was no…

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The Top 10 Reasons I Love Being Vegan

February 11, 2013

Love is in the air this week,  and I thought this would be a good opportunity to share with all of you the top 10 reasons I love being vegan. Drum roll please. The Top 10 Reasons I Love Being Vegan 1. I am healthier than I ever thought I could be. I spent a…

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Vegan Eggplant Parmesan with Cashew Ricotta

January 31, 2013

I love affirmations, and they have seen me through some tough times. If you are not familiar with them,  affirmations are thoughts, ideas and stories to reprogram your consciousness to change your reality. Beautiful, meaningful, positive affirmations have the power to rewire your beliefs. They can also influence your health because our bodies are a…

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Vegan Shepherd’s Stew with Tofu

November 26, 2012

Vegan Shepherd’s Stew with Tofu Happy Monday everyone! Thanksgiving was fun,  but I am glad to be back in my own home and in my own kitchen. The Monday after a long holiday week can sometimes be a little bit of a let down. I call it the post-holiday Monday blues. Sometimes it is just…

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