“We must be willing to let go of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” ~Joseph Campbell Published: November 10, 2016 I love Joseph Campbell and especially that quote. It took me awhile to get it right but somehow I did. Sometimes we are just too close to…
Mushrooms are one of the hottest wellness trends of 2021. From weight management to cognitive health, the mushrooms’ health benefits are abundant. Today’s podcast is dedicated to exploring the magic and the mystery of mushrooms with mushroom guru, Jeff Chilton. Jeff Chilton has been deeply steeped in mushrooms since 1973. In the late seventies, he…
This vegan bolognese sauce captures the robust, hearty flavor of the classic preparation, except I replaced the meat with mushrooms, eggplant, and an aromatic carrot sofrito. Now I know this may seem time-consuming, but the long, slow braise of each vegetable produces a rich, hearty flavor. I promise your family will love it and appreciate…
This vegan bourguignon is a vegetarian variation of the classic dish beef bourguignon. The word bourguignon (pronounced boor-gee-nyawn) refers to a recipe prepared in the style of the French region of Bourgogne. Bourguignon is a stew of slowly simmered ingredients in a hearty red wine along with pearl onions and carrots. In this vegan version,…
Where do I begin? It is “as if” the food God blessed me with a visit today, and I somehow manifested this glorious vegan green curry noodle soup! I know that sounds a bit dramatic, but I loved this recipe so much. It was an unforgettable combo of taste and tang loaded with vibrant color.…
Looking for a vegan food show stopper? Watch this vegan roast Wellington video and spoil your friends and family with this rich and savory roast stuffed with mushrooms, eggplant, quinoa, and lentils. Yes, this recipe is a lot of work but the results are delicious and so impressive. One of the reasons I created…
Vegan Shepherd’s Pie with Lentils, Mushrooms & Peas If you need comfort food or need a healthy plant-based meal for a hungry family, this vegan Shepherd’s Pie is it! This warm and comforting dish is still full of deep and rich flavor, even without the meat. Shepherd’s Pie is also called cottage pie by some depending…
Growing up Italian, I always loved meatballs. As a matter of fact, my childhood nickname was meatball because that was all I would eat. Now all I eat are vegan meatballs. I still haven’t found an egg replacer that mimics eggs well enough to really hold a meatball together, but this comes pretty close. I…
August 18, 2014 – National Serendipity Day It was one of those days. I was in a bad place. My life as I knew it felt over and I didn’t know what to do so I went to the movies. It was such a happenstance that I choose the movie “Forks Over Knives.” I hadn’t…
An Open Letter To President Obama Dear President Obama: Congratulations on being the 44th President of the United States. I loved your Inauguration speech and yes we can save the planet! Please be a shining example for all mankind that you are serious about the need to act on climate change. You can begin by having…
