Brussels Sprouts with Lemon, Garlic & Toasted Bread Crumbs If you know someone who doesn’t like brussels sprouts, try this recipe on them. There is something about the acid from the lemon and the crunch from the bread crumbs that presents these delicious little cruciferous vegetables in a whole new light. The vegan butter is…
GMO Labeling – You Have The Right To Know On Nov. 4, in the most expensive ballot measure campaign in Oregon history, voters will decide whether to force food manufacturers to label their products that contain genetically modified ingredients sold in the state. If successful, Oregon would be the first in the nation to pass a…
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…
Sometimes the yummiest plant-based recipes are the simplest combination of flavors and textures like these colorful roasted carrots and avocado tossed with lemon juice and cumin seeds. This roasted carrots recipe is the perfect combination of crunchy and creamy, and the cumin seeds impart a distinctive aromatic flavor. The best part is you can nibble these sweet,…
Before we discuss this simple and delicious cannellini bean salad, I had an interesting conversation yesterday with a man in the cash register line at Whole Foods. Me, always the inquisitive one, noticed he was purchasing a six-pack of plant-based Tofurkey Brats. I immediately asked him if he was vegan. He said no and went on…
I said yum a lot while tasting this lovely dish, and I decided to call it the “no cheese vegan mac and cheese” because it reminded me so much of the old-fashioned mac and cheese I used to make. Cauliflower takes center stage in this recipe by providing the creamy, cheesy like sauce. I love using cauliflower…
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.…
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…
There are many reasons to love summer, but my favorite reason is I get to spend more quality time with my friends and family. And the best part is, everyone seems more relaxed and carefree. I believe sunny skies and rising temperatures brings out the best in people because they are getting enough of their vitamin D.…
Holistic Holiday at Sea I am very excited to announce that I will be attending and offering consultations on the “Holistic Holiday at Sea” from March 14-21, 2015. This holistic cruise was chosen by National Geographic Traveler as “one of the 100 best worldwide vacations to enrich your life!” Here is a link to the Holistic…
