Noodle houses are all the rage here in Los Angeles because who doesn’t love noodles? My personal favorite is Vietnamese style noodle soup, but it is very difficult to find vegan pho. A traditional pho consists of noodles in a light sweet broth usually accompanied by basil, lime and chili. You can judge how good a…
Healthy Recipes for Memorial Day Happy Memorial Day Weekend everyone. With the massive beef recalls going on this week, it would be the ideal time to serve and encourage your family to enjoy a delicious meatless holiday. There are so many yummy options including this plant based burger as the piece de resistance. Sides could include baked beans,…
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…
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…
We have a wonderful farmer’s market here in town on Fridays, so it was the perfect day to assemble this fresh and delicious vegan nicoise salad. The great thing about this salad is that you can add any vegetables that your prefer like artichoke hearts, green beans, carrots, broccoli etc. Just make sure when you…
Italian Pasta e Fagioli “How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours” Wayne Dyer In my former career, I was fortunate to have a positive powerful mentor named Russ. Every decision I made at work and life, I would ask myself, “what would Russ do?”. That simple question always guided me…
Bean Tostada with Scarlett Runner & Cranberry Beans and Avocado Cilantro Aioli Beans are like gold to a vegan. They are protein rich and high in fiber and antioxidants. If you are looking to lose weight, beans are great for weight loss because they make you feel full longer and help curb cravings. Beans also…
There have been a lot of comments and opinions from our Facebook community recently about the amount of celebrities who have embraced a plant-based diet, and I love hearing the feedback. For me, the best part of a celebrity calling themselves vegan is the controversy and dialogue it creates. Just think, one of their fans,…
