Wild Rice Stuffed Squash with Pecans & Sweet Dried Cherries Today is Veterans Day in the United States. For our vegans outside of the USA, Veterans Day is an official holiday honoring our armed service veterans. I always feel emotional on this holiday. Veterans put themselves in harm’s way, fight battles, perhaps become injured and…
One of the great things about being vegan is that food is no longer your enemy in the battle against fat. As a matter of fact, some vegan foods actually turn up the heat on your metabolism. Here, is a list of of my favorite fat burning foods and a delicious Mexican chili recipe to…
Hi everyone! I am finally back from my overseas vacation, and I have to admit, I missed my blog. It was an amazing trip and I am so grateful to my girlfriends for taking time from their busy lives so we could all go together. Italy was not as much of a challenge as…
A disturbing video hit the Internet and news media outlets this week of some middle school children bullying a 68-year old school bus monitor. It was a heartbreaking, and shocking video to watch, because nobody wants to believe that children could be so cruel. The bullied grandmother, Karen Klein, only began to cry when…
Sunday I went to my first meditation Buddhist teachings class. Saw an ad for it in the local newspaper and thought why not? The location was a park nearby, and it was a beautiful day so I packed up my blanket, water, sunblock, a sandwich and a comfy, cozy cushion to sit on. Perfect…
Earlier this week a woman asked me how to she can start a vegan diet. I immediately thought to myself there is no easy answer to that, but is that actually true? Isn’t every big transformation in life about changing a few things and sticking with it? I thought long and hard to find…
Cheesy Potato Frittata with Spinach & Dancing With Negative Energy I had lunch with an old friend this week who was eager to share some exciting news. She was glowing, and I was extremely happy for her. Then something happened. The waitress came over and said something rude and my girlfriend went from incredibly happy…
Vegan Kids Saving the World & Gardein Chicken Piccata I knew that vegan kids existed but I never met one. That changed yesterday when I met my first all vegan child. His name is Matthew, and he is twelve years old. I had so many questions for him and here are a few things he told…
Kindred spirits are two people that make a special connection by sharing a bond or experience that has drawn them together on a higher level of consciousness. ~~~urban dictionary A kindred spirit comes in all forms. Yesterday I was shopping in the Whole Foods produce section when I met mine. As you all know from…
Over three weeks ago, I needed to go to into my safety deposit box at Bank of America. I looked everywhere but couldn’t find the key. It is weird because I have kept every key from every place I have lived, every car I have ever owned and even my honeymoon room wedding keys. I…
