Vegan Pasta & Bean Soup with Kale (Gluten-free)
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 …
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 …
In my last post, I wrote about the vegan Artichoke Spinach Dip I was going to bring to a holiday party. We went to the party on Saturday and no one there knew I was …
Whew… well that was a busy week. Hoping to get back on track with more frequent posts this week. We hauled out the Christmas tree and decorations today. The house is looking festive and cozy. …
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 …
I know, I know… ANOTHER recipe with pumpkin. Enough already! I hear ya. BUT, I had to use up my leftover canned pumpkin from the Pumpkin Spice Turnovers (which you must try, btw). So, I …
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 …
These plant-powered breakfast/snack bars ROCK. Delicious. Easy to make. Rich in protein, fiber, antioxidants and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
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) …
If you’ve been following along, you know about my vegan superhero crush on Dreena Burton, author of several cookbooks, including my favorite, Let Them Eat Vegan! I’ve tried a number of her recipes and they’ve ALL …
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 …
Holy crap. I can’t believe I waited so long to make my own granola. I may never buy granola again. I freaking LOVE this recipe!!! Not only because it tastes amazing, but also because it’s …
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 …
I wasn’t a gelato lover until we went to Italy years ago. I just didn’t see what the big deal was – until I had the REAL thing. While we were there, we ate it …
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 …
Who couldn’t use a little extra endurance, right? Every morning I wake up with a to-do list a mile long, but at some point during the day, I run out of gas and most of …
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 …