I love breakfast, and there is never a day that I go without it. When I first became vegan, I missed my egg whites in the morning, but over time I have found so many yummy replacements like this roasted winter vegetable hash with grilled tofu. I f you don’t like tofu, you could crumble…
I absolutely love farro. Farro is one of the oldest cultivated grains on our planet and has twice the fiber and protein than wheat. There is also a carbohydrate in this grain called cyanogenic glucosides which is found to stimulate the immune system, lower cholesterol and help maintain blood sugar levels. While farro does contain gluten,…
A couple of months ago my girlfriends and I had the privilege of working with someone who radiated positivity. His energy was so high that everyone who came in contact with him felt peaceful and buoyant. As a matter of fact, my one friend seemed happier than I have ever seen her in the 20…
Peanapple Sandwiches with Granola – Great Snacks for Kids and Adults It is September 11 and I can’t let this day pass without talking about the hole in our hearts for the families of 9-11. It is a sad day but out of that tragedy emerged stories of bravery and heroism by ordinary people just…
Happy 4th of July everyone. If you are in the USA, I hope you are enjoying a wonderful day of fireworks and cookouts with friends and family. I have always loved July 4 because it represents new beginnings and a commitment to freedom. No matter how many times I see the American flag, I still…
Black Lentil Salad with Apples & Toasted Coconut How many ways can you say yum? This black lentil salad was a lovely mix of East meets West, exotic but also simple to make. The toasted coconut and ginger add an important crunchy element, and I would recommend using the topping on any of your favorite salads.…
Did you know 1.02 billion people in the world are hungry, and every five seconds a child dies from starvation? Hard to believe we have the resources to feed the world, but we are choosing not to use them. So why are people starving? Last week my girlfriend and I attended a charity luncheon that…
Bean Salad with Quinoa, Walnuts & Tarragon Lately, I have been thinking about freedom. More specifically – freedom of will. Many of you have reached out to me and expressed your desire to embrace a plant-based life, but don’t believe you can do it. The truth is anyone can do it. How free are we…
Vegan Chocolate Mousse – A Healthy Decadent Dessert I have been celebrating my birthday all week and more importantly, celebrating two years plant-strong. I wanted to honor both of these landmarks with something decadent, and this vegan chocolate mousse hit the spot. It is dairy and gluten free, and ridiculously simple to make. It is…
Asian Rice Noodle Salad with Tofu Today I made this delightfully light and refreshing Asian rice noodle salad with tofu. It took about 30 minutes or less to prepare and worth every minute. The best thing about this salad is how it comes together in no time at all. Asian rice noodles generally cook more quickly…
