In Italy we have some beauty secrets handed down from mother to daughter … They are cheap and effective DIY lotions, oils and remedies. We call them our Grandma’s secrets because they are the kind of advice and suggerstions our grandmothers give us to solve minor annoyances and blemishes. Today I want to share with you a […]
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Recipe: Indonesian Broccoli & Tempeh in Spicy Peanut Sauce
In my health coaching practice, I meet a lot of people have never tried tempeh before, or who have tried it and didn’t like it. I’ve found that this dish is a good way to introduce people to it, as it shows tempeh’s versatility. Often people who have previously said they don’t like tempeh have […]
Cookbook Review, Recipe and Giveaway: Bowls by Becky Striepe
With the cool autumn weather setting in, my cravings are starting to turn from raw salads to comforting bowls of warm soup and hearty stews. Fortunately for me, I have a copy of Bowls! by Becky Striepe to help me with the seasonal transition. Becky is a Chic Vegan contributor, and she also writes for […]
Recipe: Everyday Vegan Eats Pad Thai
You don’t have to go to Thailand to enjoy some great pad thai. Tamarind is a sour, tangy fruit that is used frequently in Indian and Thai cuisine. Check international aisles, Indian grocery stores, and other Asian grocers for tamarind or look for it on the Internet. Pad Thai Serves 4 Ingredients: 1/4 cup reduced-sodium […]
Chocolate Olive Oil Glaze for Everything
Shiny chocolate-dipped fruit, cookies, confections, and snacks like pretzels and potato chips look gorgeous, but most of the time, when dipped in melted chocolate alone, the final result is dull or speckled with white spots. Tempered chocolate, however, yields a glossy, speckle-free appearance. Directions for seed-tempering chocolate are found in my book Vegan Chocolate: Unapologetically Luscious […]