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What I Ate Tuesday (Vegan)

Breakfast is a little late getting off the ground because I decide  to soak for awhile and watch my backyard … More

animal activism, animal rights, Cooking, Food, healthy cooking, heart health, meatless meals, plant-based, recipes, Vegan, Vegan recipes, vegetarian

What I Ate Wednesday (Vegan)

Wednesday usually hits hard at work. As the tension increases, I seek immediate relief in my food choices. Dopamine now! … More

animal activism, animal rights, Cooking, Food, meal prep, meatless meals, plant-based, Vegan, vegetarian

Vegan Zucchini-Spice Muffins

When my day in the kitchen is smooth, I often have a little energy left over to make something just … More

animal rights, Baking, chef, Cooking, Food, healthy eating, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

What I Ate Today (Vegan)

  We decided to ‘wing it’ on this week’s menu at home, meaning I didn’t spend most of Sunday in … More

Cooking, plant-based diet, recipes, Vegan, vegan meals, vegetarian

Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’

For those of you struggling to get your sourdough baking off the ground, let me offer some advice: Don’t give … More

animal rights, Baking, bread, chef, Cooking, dairy free, Food, recipes, Sourdough, Vegan, vegetarian

Vegan Tuna Melt

I’ve been looking forward to trying this new vegan product called “Toona”. When I told my husband I’d be making … More

animal activism, animal rights, Comfort food, Cooking, meat-free, Vegan, vegetarian

New Vegan Clam Chowder

A rich, thick, stick to your ribs chowder–filled with hearty chunks of potatoes, celery and onion–this one has all the elements of … More

animal activism, animal rights, beans, Comfort food, Cooking, dinner, Food photography, Vegan, vegetarian

Vegan Sweet Rolls with Fruit Filling

Times like these, I am sure your family is thankful they live with someone who enjoys cooking. And it’s times … More

animal activism, animal rights, Baking, Breads, brunch, chef, Cooking, dairy free, egg-free, Food, Personal chef, peta, plant-based, recipes, Vegan

Clean Out The Fridge Yakisoba

Tonight was a good time to clean out the fridge. I rounded up all my pre-chopped salad veggies leftover from … More

animal rights, Asian, chef, Comfort food, Cooking, Food, Noodles, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

Plant-Based Macaroni and Cheese

Hand’s down the best mac n’ cheese recipe I have tried, this one comes from Allison Rivers Samson as published … More

animal activism, animal rights, Comfort food, Cooking, dairy free, dinner, meatless meals, plant-based diet, Vegan, Vegan comfort food, vegetarian

Carrot-Ginger Bisque

If you’re ready to get back on the good foot after the holiday indulgences of the past few weeks, here’s … More

Comfort food, Cooking, Food, soups, Vegan, vegetarian

Why Wait?

    My father-in-law suffered a cardiac event right after Christmas. One of his arteries was almost fully blocked. He … More

Cooking, diet, Food, Heart Healthy, Heath, meatless, Nutrition, plant-based diet, Vegan, vegetarian

January 2020 Menu

Nutritious and nourishing to the body without depriving you of flavor or satisfaction, a plant-based diet supports the wellness of … More

animal rights, Cooking, Food, menus, Personal chef, plant-based diet, recipes, Vegan, vegan personal chef, vegetarian

Dixie Dharma Vegan Restaurant, Bakery and Bar, Orlando

    When traveling, we are always on the hunt for vegan eateries and this past weekend was no exception. … More

animal rights, Cooking, Food, orlando, plant-based diet, Restaurant Reviews, travel, Vegan, vegan travel, vegetarian

Jamaican Jerk Tempeh

Have I ever mentioned how crazy I am for jerk? This wildly flavorful balance of hot peppers, herbs, spices, brown … More

animal rights, chef, Cooking, meatless meals, recipes, tempeh, Vegan, vegetarian

Never-Fail Brown Rice

I know, it seems simple, right? What could be easier than rice and water? You’d be surprised at how many … More

Cooking, grains, meatless meals, plant-based diet, recipes, rice, Vegan, vegetarian

Thai Sweet Potato Bisque

This soup is a perfect blend of smooth and creamy, slightly sweet and spicy. Great served on its own or … More

animal activism, animal rights, Asian, chef, Comfort food, Cooking, curry, dairy free, dinner, easy recipes, soups, sweet potatoes, thai, Vegan, vegan food, Vegan recipes, vegan soups, vegetarian

Summer Tempeh Sammies

Okay, everyone knows tempeh is good for you. At first, I didn’t know what to do with it. I cut … More

animal rights, Cooking, meatless meals, Personal chef, plant-based, plant-based diet, recipes, tempeh, Vegan, Vegan recipes, vegetarian

Thai Curry in a Hurry

I just love when a dinner idea sparks my imagination and I happen to have everything on hand to create … More

animal rights, Cooking, Food, meatless meals, plant strong, plant-based, recipes, thai food, Vegan, vegetarian

April 2018 Menu!

I have moved to an all-in-one, meal-in-a-box format this Spring. It seems to be the best way to keep reheating … More

animal rights, chef, Cooking, Food, meatless meals, Personal chef, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

Maple-Butter Pancake Oats

My favorite breakfast is pancakes. But I don’t eat them as often as I’d like–opting for a lighter, healthier choice … More

animal rights, chef, Comfort food, Cooking, Food, healthy, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

One Big Vegan Pancake

Sometimes I am in the mood for pancakes, but dread standing over the stove babysitting the griddle until all the … More

chef, Cooking, dairy free, Food, Personal chef, plant-based diet, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

Doughnuts In The Dark

Ah, the things we take for granted. I knew we would lose power during Hurricane Irma, but I wasn’t sure … More

animal rights, Baking, chef, chocolate, Cooking, dairy free, Food, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

Gratitude After The Storm

As Palm Beach County recovers from the disastrous effects of Hurricane Irma, there are  so many still without power, so … More

chef, Cooking, florida, Food, gratitude, hurricane, Inspiration, palm beach county, Vegan, vegetarian

What’s Making Me Happy This Week

I have so many new ideas and recipes to share in my upcoming posts! First of all, I discovered Maldon … More

animal rights, Baking, chef, Comfort food, Cooking, gourmet food, plant-based diet, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

15 Minute Farro

When it comes to choosing a whole grain foundation for plant-based meals, I like to mix it up for variety’s … More

Comfort food, Cooking, farro, Food, meatless meals, plant-based, recipes, Vegan, whole grains

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