We can consume foods that can heal us or we can consume foods that can kill us. Once we know the difference, we are on the road to a healthy, happy, long life. Today’s podcast is devoted to longevity and the foods that have played a role in the cultures of people around the world…
The key to a successful crudite platter is to use all the season’s best vegetables. Today I choose green for my crudités because sugar snap peas, green beans, asparagus, cucumbers and green cauliflower were all available at my local farmer’s market. I recommend taking a few minutes to properly prepare each vegetable. Here is what you do.…
I love a fresh and easy salsa, and I rarely buy store-bought. Especially during tomato season. Utterly addictive, this bright and spicy easy salsa combines vine-ripened tomatoes, chipotle peppers, onions, cilantro and garlic to bring out a rich and smokey flavor. I promise you will never want to buy commercially bottled again. I like to celebrate…
I need to introduce you to my love. It is vegan meringue. Oh my goodness. To be honest, I was very skeptical about using chickpea brine to make vegan meringue, but I got over that quickly. This meringue was light, airy and formed stiff peaks. Not only was the texture great, but it was absolutely…
This easy corn chowder highlights the savory taste of seasonal vegetables. Fresh and sweet, corn is one of the summer’s greatest pleasures. What I love most about this easy corn chowder is that it’s simple yet hearty and creamy without the cream. I substituted the cream with some Silk unflavored almond milk, and it worked brilliantly without…
Today’s podcast discusses the benefits of a gluten-free, casein-free, GFCF diet, for children with autism spectrum disorder. Gut disorders are one of the most common medical conditions associated with autism. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that children with autism are three to five times more likely to suffer from chronic gastrointestinal disorders. Researchers…
Before I became vegan, I had absolutely no experience with Indian spices. But when I started a plant-based diet, I knew I had to try new spices to change up the flavor profiles of grains, legumes, and vegetables. My go-to spices were always basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme. And for some reason I thought I disliked…
I’m extremely excited to welcome Gene Baur to the Ordinary Vegan Podcast! Gene is the co-founder and President of Farm Sanctuary, America’s leading farm animal protection organization. Gene Baur has been hailed as “the conscience of the food movement” by TIME magazine. For 25 years he has traveled extensively, campaigning to raise awareness about the abuses…
Vegan Nutrition & The Role Of Vitamin Supplements Vegan nutrition isn’t difficult to maneuver, but there are a couple of worrisome vitamins we must pay attention to. Today’s podcast explores those bothersome vitamins and the role of vitamin and mineral supplements in a plant-based diet. You will learn: How easy it is to obtain healthy vegan nutrition…
Growing up Italian, I always loved meatballs. As a matter of fact, my childhood nickname was meatball because that was all I would eat. Now all I eat are vegan meatballs. I still haven’t found an egg replacer that mimics eggs well enough to really hold a meatball together, but this comes pretty close. I…
