Vegan Roasted Maple Curry Carrots

By |2021-03-02T15:28:31-05:00January 4th, 2021|Categories: Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Vegan, Vegan Recipes, Vegetable Side Dishes|Tags: , |

Carrots are so crunchy, delicious and versatile, that's why I always have some in my kitchen. They are a rich source for important nutrients including beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants. Carrots are also a good source of several B vitamins. From juices and smoothies to entrees and soups, there are so many wonderful [...]

Vegan Carrot Cake Smoothie with Coconut Milk Whipped Cream

By |2020-09-19T21:23:26-04:00September 14th, 2020|Categories: Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Smoothies, Vegan, Vegan Recipes|Tags: , , |

I love the flavor of carrots in many forms -- from carrot juice to raw, steamed or roasted carrots -- I enjoy their particular sweetness. Tasty, crunchy, and very nutritious, carrots are an excellent source of fiber, vitamin K1, and potassium. Plus they provide antioxidants like beta carotene -- an antioxidant that your body converts into [...]

Don’t Toss Those Scraps: 19 Foods You Can Regrow from Scraps – Infographic

By |2016-02-17T15:05:24-05:00February 17th, 2016|Categories: Gardening, Green & natural home, Green living, Living Green, Living Green|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

I have fond memories of the pride I felt as a little girl from saving our white potato skins, replanting them, watching them grow--but most of all--eating my potatoes. I also remember immersing avocado pits in water with toothpicks to grow lovely new plants from them. But many years have passed and I got away from doing that. Well, it's time to get back [...]

Make It & Take It: Baby Kale Cabbage & Pickled Veggie Mason Jar Salad

By |2021-03-02T15:27:33-05:00February 5th, 2016|Categories: Meatless Monday, Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Raw Food Diet, Recipes, Vegan|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

I love to make, take and eat salads for lunch and even dinner almost everyday. That's why I like to assemble these easy, portable, colorful, mason jar salads. I shop for organic produce locally and seasonally, so the contents of my salads will vary according to what's available in my local markets. Cabbage and carrots add crunch and [...]

Red, White and Super Greens Salad

By |2021-03-02T15:27:34-05:00January 12th, 2016|Categories: Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Raw Food Diet, Vegan|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

After a solid two months of holiday parties and vacations, my body was begging me for a break. A big one! Large, chewy, nutritious salads have always been my go-to food for a flavorful and filling way to treat my body right! I love to mix a variety colors, tastes and textures to create a healthy [...]

7 Vegetables You Can Easily Grow Indoors

By |2015-12-23T10:51:22-05:00December 23rd, 2015|Categories: Gardening, Green living, Living Green, Living Green, Organic Gardening|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

The chilly temperatures and the bad weather may have put an end to the outdoor gardening for now, but this doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a thriving harvest. There are many options to grow healthy and happy vegetables inside your home. The key is to pick the right greenery and location and you will get [...]

Gluten Free Carrot Cake

By |2015-11-27T21:02:07-05:00November 27th, 2015|Categories: Desserts, Gluten-free, Nourish|Tags: , , , , , , |

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Tofu Mushroom Vegetable Soup with Garlic Miso Broth

By |2021-03-02T15:25:42-05:00September 23rd, 2015|Categories: Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Recipes, Vegan, VeganMoFo|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Fall is finally here! And there is nothing more colorful--and delightful--than the sight of fall organic produce at our local farmer's market. It is such a pleasure to explore the farm stands and select ripe, seasonal vegetables to take home to prepare in simple, healthy ways. Vegetable soups are one of my favorite ways to enjoy a variety of [...]

Vegan MoFo Day #3: Tofu Vegetable Quinoa Buddha Bowl with Hot and Spicy Broth #VGNMF15

By |2015-09-03T17:13:24-04:00September 3rd, 2015|Categories: Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Vegan, VeganMoFo|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Whenever I crave a quick, easy, healthy, hearty and delicious vegan dish, I know just what to do. I create my own Buddha bowls with whatever fresh, organic ingredients I have on hand. Since today's VeganMoFo prompt is "quick, easy and delicious", I decided to go with that theme and make a Tofu Vegetable Quinoa Buddha Bowl with the vegetables, grains and spices [...]

Meatless Monday: Simple and Satisfying Seasonal Steamed Vegetables

By |2021-03-02T15:25:57-05:00September 22nd, 2014|Categories: Meatless Monday, Nourish, Plant-based Recipes, Vegan|Tags: , , , , , , |

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 [...]

What Should I Have for Lunch? Curry Lentil Mushroom Soup

By |2013-04-04T22:26:34-04:00April 4th, 2013|Categories: Meatless Monday, Nourish, Nutrition, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Soup, Vegan|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Here's my favorite recipe for a hearty, healthy, warming savory lentil soup. It's great for cool winter days, but I love lentil soup any time of year. This hearty, satisfying soup is great to carry in a thermos for lunch, accompanied by a  mixed green salad and flaxseed crackers. But the best thing about this soup [...]

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