“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.” Thich Nhat Hanh I have friends who don’t cook at all. They truly don’t understand why I would love to cook. I tell them that cooking grounds me, and I feel an extraordinary love for the food I…
Ramen Noodle Stir-Fry with Bok Choy & Baby Broccoli Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! That being said, I was really in the mood for something green today so I made these yummy ramen noodles topped with all things green. The ramen noodles are made by a company called Lotus Foods, and they are vegan, gluten…
Quinoa Lentil Loaf With Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Growing up in New England, Sunday supper was the most important meal we ate. It was also by far the heartiest meal of the week and always a family affair. Sunday continues to be one of my favorite days of the week to invite family and friends over to…
Where do I begin? I absolutely love this chickpea curry with roasted cauliflower and spinach. It is inexpensive to make, a perfect blend of flavors and high in protein. Not only that, the health benefits are outstanding. Cauliflower is a good source of vitamin C and manganese which are powerful antioxidants. Cauliflower also contains high…
Here is a bargain meal of brown rice and beans with ginger lime chile salsa that is high in protein and delicious. You can have this with or without the salsa but it really livens it up. I also enjoy this dish with a ginger, sesame, garlic and soy dressing. However you eat it, have…
Yoga Mat Chemical Azodicarbonamide Found in Nearly 500 Foods Last month we shared the news that Subway would no longer use ADA (azodicarbonamide) in their bread. Azodicarbonamide is a chemical foaming agent used to make plastics. The World Health Organization has linked ADA to increased risk of respiratory problems and asthma in workers handling the chemical. Unfortunately, a new…
If you want to put a different spin on traditional vegan pea soup definitely try this split pea green pea combo. It is delicious, inexpensive and plant-based healthy. Did you know that green peas are extremely low in fat and a mega source of vitamin K, manganese, fiber, B1, copper, folate, phosphorus and vitamin C? Green…
A Gift Resides In The Worst of Times I love the morning because every day brings a new chance to start over. Last night I went to bed thinking there could be no solution to a problem, and of course the new day brought a new solution. Recently, I have been watching a couple of…
Vegan Snack Attack Dates Stuffed With Cashew Cream, Almonds & Tangerines I love a healthy, nutritious vegan snack, and it doesn’t take many plant-based ingredients to feel full and satiated. Just think fruit, nuts, seeds and vegetables. All of those foods are guaranteed to make you feel sharper, brighter and energized. Just think, a snack that tastes great and makes…
I was thinking over the weekend how much I cherish our Ordinary Vegan community. Everyone is welcome here, vegans, vegetarians, part-time vegans, and people who are trying to improve their health by cutting back on meat and dairy even one day a week. I embrace you all, and I hope some of these facts below…
