Vegan Mofo #14: Collard Wraps and Lessons From Veganism
Happy Halloween, friends! Honestly, I’m not a big fan of this holiday or any holiday for that matter. I think it’s the cynical (some would say party-pooper) side of me where I don’t pay much attention...
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Did you have a nice Thanksgiving? I gotta be honest, mine was just okay. The food was good and all (I’m posting the recipe I made below), but the holiday in general wasn’t that fulfilling for me. I’m...
View ArticleCollard Green Smoothie
I love the irony of this photo. I’ve never been a coffee drinker due to my supertaster status (tastes bitter to me), but I was definitely a caffeine-aholic for most of my adult life up until the...
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I’ve been feeling a little “off” this week. I can’t pinpoint it exactly, at first I thought I was fighting a cold. Then, I blamed sleep disruption and then, finally, hormones. Whatever the reason, I...
View ArticleVeggie Garden Tofu Scramble & Thoughts on My Dietary Approach
I vowed to improve my tofu scramble after having one that I loved at a restaurant a couple of weeks ago. I started with some of my favorite vegetables which is key to making a scramble you will enjoy....
View ArticleSlow Food vs. Fast Food
Yesterday was one of those days where I alternated between being rushed and taking my time. For instance, I took some time in the morning to chop a million apples I got at the farmers’ market for my...
View ArticleBeet-Based Blended Soup
I give Dr. Fuhrman credit for inventing the vegetable and bean soup blended with vegetable juice. He calls it his Anti-Cancer Soup and posted the recipe here. I’ve made a few adjustments over time to...
View ArticleChocolatey-Orange “Dessert” Green Smoothie
Hi kids! You are never going to believe it, I made a green smoothie without dates. AND, I enjoyed it! I am so proud of myself given my relentless sugar cravings. That being said, the ratio of fruit to...
View Article“Just Greens” Creamy Stir-Fry & My Road Trip
Good morning! I made it safely home on Sunday to where I live on the central coast of California. It was a long day as I made the 300+ mile drive with my husband and two cats in tow. It was a smooth...
View ArticleTurmeric Bison & Collards
I’ve mentioned a few times the incorporation of bison meat into my diet since moving away from a plant-based approach last May. Besides doing the research (see my recommended reading list here) and...
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