Do you ever wonder why Monday was chosen as the day to celebrate Meatless Mondays? It's probably quite simple. It's quite likely that the folks behind Meatless Monday campaign felt that as the start of the week, Monday holds a unique opportunity for us. It's a new beginning. A fresh start. Monday is the perfect time to take a look [...]
Sure, I love salads and I usually eat one everyday, but for me there is nothing quite as satisfying as a bowl of fresh, crisp, al dente steamed vegetables. They are so quick and easy to make. And the combinations are limitless. I love to take a quick trip to my wonderful local farmer's market to see what's [...]
Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker: 200 Ultra-Convenient,Super-Tasty, Completely Animal-Free Recipes.Photo source: Amazon.com screen shot Crock-pots are not just for pot roast anymore. A lot has changed in the years since crock-pots first hit the scene in the 70s, when our mothers and grandmothers used to use their trusty avocado green or harvest gold crock-pots [...]
While meandering through the eclectic, shop-and-restaurant-lined streets of the East Village, I discovered a tiny vegan cafe with a just enough room to seat about 12 people at a time. When I peered through the window I was disappointed to see that it was crowded, so I continued walking and circled back a few hours later to [...]
As passionate as most people are about chocolate, I have never been one to really care that much about it. Sure, I love to enjoy a dark chocolate bar from time to time, but I had never experimented with raw cacao powder in my kitchen at all. Until recently. While browsing the shelves at a well-respected [...]
One of my favorite "simple pleasures" is strolling through our neighborhood farmer's market ooh-ing and ahh--ing over the season's fresh, local, organic produce. I never know exactly what I am going to find or what I might decide to haul home and make something delectable with. I am always delighted to find garden fresh tomatoes. There is really nothing quite as wonderful [...]
I'm mad about black beans and crazy about dark chocolate, so what better way to honor these two food faves than to combine them into a decadent yet healthy, flourless, vegan dessert. Going flourless may be beneficial for your health--and just what the doctor ordered. However, flourless baking can be a real trial-and-error process. Flour, when used [...]
Love healthy, plant-based food and nutrition? Then welcome to the "Plant-based Potluck Party" Link Up! Think of this like an old-fashioned potluck meal where you can share all types of plant-based, organic, vegan, raw, whole food dishes as well as smoothie, juice and beverage recipes. From savory soups and stews to fabulous salads and raw food [...]
