I’ve been craving clam “chowdah” for weeks. The classic stuff is nowhere close to vegan, nor is it the least bit healthy (it usually involves bacon, butter, and heavy cream). I prefer my arteries UN-clogged, …
I’m BACK!!! I wish I could say I was away on some exotic vacation, but sadly that is not the case. The truth is I’ve just been so busy that blogging had to take a …
Brrr!!! It’s so cold today. Boo. At least the sun is shining. I’m looking forward to attending a (free!) Holiday Raw Food Demo in Grand Rapids tonight, where I’ll sample and learn how to make …
Today is day #14 of my 28-day detox. Halfway there and going strong. I am learning so much, even growing my own sprouts! And I bought my very first ginger root. I had no idea …
One of my goals for the remainder of my detox (21 more days) is to eat only raw food as much as possible. Yesterday, I made this beautiful salad for lunch… And is was sooooooooooooo …
Mom! Are you out there?! Are you reading this? Cuz this one’s for you. My mom makes a mean Spicy Rice & Beans dish that my dad absolutely loves (I think he could probably live …
If you read my Taste of Michigan post from last week, you may recall my new cookbook purchase – Big Vegan by Robin Asbell. This huge cookbook is FULL of inventive, creative, sophisticated (yet uncomplicated) …
I’m a sucker for thick, creamy soups. But I always paid the price with an upset stomach if I indulged in these soups before going vegan. Fortunately, the vegan versions give me no problems at …
I was lucky enough to receive a new cookbook in my Vegan Food Swap package last month! It is called Vegan Yum Yum, written by Lauren Ulm. Lauren is also the founder of veganyumyum.com (a …
I was very skeptical about this recipe. It just sounded too easy. Even the whole time I was making it, I was sure it was going to be a failure. I know, I’m such a …
I get so bored with the same old salads, don’t you? I decided that maybe a new dressing would fix my salad rut. My search led me to not only a delicious new dressing but …
What?! FAT-MELTING chili?! Yup. According to Dr. Oz… “Eating the right foods is crucial to weight loss. This vegetarian chili is hearty, tasty, and has all of the right fat-fighting ingredients to help you slim …
Our good friends (J&A) are staying with us right now (they are in between houses). When J saw me making this recipe, he just shook his head. He is a meat and potatoes and junk …
If you were ever a Weight Watchers member, then you’ve probably made Southwest Tortilla Bake (or some form of it) at some point. It’s been circulating among websites/blogs/meetings/members for a long time now. It’s popular …
After last week’s indulgence in several not-so-healthy vegan meals, combined with travel staples such as fruit/nut mix and nutritional bars, I was craving a healthy salad. But I wanted a hearty salad that would fill …
The weekend seemed to have a Mexican theme around every turn… It started with The Very Best Guacamole.Then dinner at a Mexican restaurant.Then a Salsa Showdown and Jalapeño Eating Contest. And it even continued at …
Recipe:Vegan Pineapple Not-So-Fried Rice From:Chloe Coscarelli’s cookbook, “Chloe’s Kitchen” I recently ordered this cookbook from Amazon (get it here) and was pleasantly surprised. If you’re not familiar with Chef Chloe Coscarelli, be sure to check …