Black Bean Chili in Tortilla Bowls

October 13, 2014

Black Bean Chili in Tortilla Bowls “Insanity: Eating black beans over and over again and expecting yourself to get tired of them.” ~Albert Einstein I adore black beans because they are a vegan’s dream food. Not only are they packed with 15 grams of protein and dietary fiber per cup, they are also considered a…

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Asian Noodle Soup with Corn, Carrots & Grilled Pineapple

September 9, 2014

The other day I got really angry. It came on unexpectedly. One minute I was running on my treadmill listening to a book on tape, the next minute I was choking back some strong, scary emotions. I was angry about something in my past and my first inclination was to ignore it and move on.…

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Roasted Chipotle Salsa & The Veganator Strikes Again

August 16, 2014

Roasted Chipotle Salsa & The Veganator Strikes Again My family likes to joke and call me the “Veganator” because I am always bringing up reasons for them not to eat the food they are ready to put in their mouth. They say, “watch out, here comes the Veganator!”  Well, I’m no Arnold Schwarzenegger but I…

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Vietnamese Vegan Pho Noodle Soup

June 7, 2014

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…

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Falafel Tacos with Spicy Mole Sauce

April 8, 2014

This week on Facebook I posted a quote by Dr. T. Colin Campbell from his book “Whole.”  It said,  “if we just take an isolated Vitamin C pill we miss out on the cast of supporting characters that give Vitamin C its potency.” Dr. Campbell also says that removing Vitamin C from its context in…

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Ramen Noodle Stir-Fry with Bok Choy & Baby Broccoli

March 17, 2014

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…

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Cauliflower Fried Rice & The True Meaning of Love

February 11, 2014

“I do not trust people who don’t love themselves and yet tell me, ‘I love you.’ There is an African saying which is: Be careful when a naked person offers you a shirt.” ―Maya Angelou Love, love, love. Valentine’s Day is swiftly approaching, and I’m ready for it. Not that I have any plans, but…

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Top Six Vegan Super Bowl Snacks

January 31, 2014

Top Six Vegan Super Bowl Snacks For many Americans, the Super Bowl is one of the biggest food days of the year. Much like Thanksgiving, people often feel horrible the next day from all the fat, sugar and salt. Not us vegans. We can eat delicious, healthy, vegan snacks and enjoy the game guilt-free. These…

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