During the holidays, many people get swept up in traditions that have been in their families for years, participating in them without much thought or question, for ex., eating turkey, buying presents, etc. In talking with some volunteers and visitors of Catskills Animal Sanctuary, I was delighted to learn about their new unique and compassionate […]
Thanksgiving
Recipe: Yin-Yang Thanksgiving Pate from Zel Allen
With a touch of playful sculpture, two tasty appetizer pâtés become one very striking yin-yang presentation with an underlying philosophical Taoist message: a balanced approach to the opposites that occur in everyday life. Both patés are easy recipes because the food processor does all the work! Accompany the paté with whole-grain crackers or toasted pita […]
Baked Penne with Pumpkin Cream Sauce from Julie Hasson
Baked Penne with Pumpkin Cream Sauce from Vegan Casseroles by Julie Hasson is the perfect autumn dinner. We’re super excited to be hosting Julie Hasson on her Vegan Casseroles blog tour today. When it comes to traditional comfort food, most of the key ingredients are off-limits to health-conscious vegans. But giving up shepherd’s pie, eggplant parm, […]
Celebrating Turkeys
Each year as Thanksgiving approaches, I find that my thoughts turn to turkeys. Animals so often overlooked and seemingly doomed to be relegated to a decorative serving platter in perpetuity. Turkeys are actually intelligent, social creatures. A wealth of scientific and anecdotal evidence exists to support this. Seriously, try Googling “turkey intelligence” or “turkey personality” […]
Recipe: Pecan Shortbread Cookies
There’s something quintessentially autumn about the combination of maple syrup and pecans. These Pecan Shortbread Cookies from Practically Raw Desserts are crisp on the outside, tender on the inside and perfect for fall snacking. With only four ingredients, you could practically make these with your eyes closed! They make a quick, simple dessert for Thanksgiving dinner – the perfect end to […]