Vegan Day 171 – Sweet Potato & Brussels sprouts Last night I was watching a cooking show called “He Cooks, She Cooks” when suddenly, the female host says, “How great it would be to have this big party and have a lamb on a spit that was turning right in front of people”. Then…
**November 5, 2015 – I wrote this post in 2011 but it is one of my favorite recipes so I thought I would share it again. Hope you enjoy it! So I can be a little naive at times. Just ask my husband. One day I came home upset about this guy who pulled…
Mexican Potatoes & Tofu in Tomatillo Sauce The sky was spectacular last night, and the air is starting to cool down. Fall arrives late on the West Coast, but contrary to what most people think, there are seasons in Southern California. Fall has always been my favorite season, and there is something about the…
Like many people, I have fond memories of riding my bike everywhere as a child. When I was ten years old, I rode my bike out of an alley onto the street and I was hit by a car. I remember falling hard, hearing my bike crunch and the pain shoot down my legs. I…
Summer Squash Pasta with Lemon & Basil Before we delve into this light and delicious summer squash pasta with lemon and basil, I want to share a story. When I was around 8 or 9 my mother took me into Boston’s WGBH studios to appear on a TV show called Bozo. I begged my Mom…
Fixing Other People’s Problems & Vegan Italian Stuffed Peppers When I was around nine or ten years old, my Grandmother gave me a princess outfit and a magic wand for my birthday. I loved that magic wand and I thought “wow” I can do anything now. The first thing I did was wish for a…
My Vegan Metamorphosis VEGAN – DAY 62 It is hard to believe I have now been vegan for over two months. Honestly, I never thought I would make it this long. Last night I was listening to Lennon’s “Watching the Wheels” and started thinking about how John Lennon was experiencing a metamorphosis when he wrote…
Veggie Burgers With a Spicy Mango Ketchup DAY 38 – In Norse mythology, the number 38 is said to represent unnatural bravery which seems somehow fitting for me today. It’s so hard to believe that I have actually been vegan for 38 days. I definitely feel different and there is a certain lightness in my…
High Protein Edamame Pasta, Spirituality & Food When I woke up this morning, I felt a little unusual – very calm, satisfied with lots of energy and I didn’t even need my morning cup of coffee. I decided to step on the scale to see if I have lost any weight and found out “nope”…
Stuffed Zucchini with Brown Rice Today was my yearly physical and I was very excited to talk to Dr Chai about my diet and blood tests. My doctor was very encouraging about the plant based diet but also brought up how closely linked genetics were to some diseases and how important it is to do…
