According to Southern folklore, black-eyed peas should be the first food eaten on New Year’s Day for luck and prosperity in the year ahead. The practice is believed to date back to the Civil War. General Sherman’s troops stripped areas of the south of all stored food, crops and livestock, but they left the black-eyed […]
vegan recipes
Miso Noodle Pots To-Go
These cute jars of noodles are perfect for an afternoon lunch-in, especially if you, like me, work in a sub-zero freezing environment. The air-conditioning in my office is on full blast year round. (I suspect I am working wth polar bears.) Puffer jackets and fuzzy scarves are the norm despite it being 35 degrees celcius outside. […]
Kickstart that green smoothie habit!
When Becky Striepe released her e-book 40 Days of Green Smoothies several years ago, she had no idea how popular it would become. Many fans have asked for a print version of the book, and Becky is happy to give it to them! 40 Days of Green Smoothies is a six-week program designed to develop your green […]
Curried Chickpea Tacos from Easy Vegan Breakfasts and Lunches
One of the things that I’ve noticed from my years of health coaching, is that a lot of people aren’t sure what to make for breakfast. They’re in a rush in the morning and don’t have much time to cook, or they aren’t sure what to eat now that sausages and eggs are out of […]
Laura Theodore’s Valentine’s Day Menu
Valentine’s Day is a great time to host a themed dinner party for beloved friends. For your table, gather festive items that feature red-hued or romantically inspired accents that you may already have on hand, like solid or floral red-colored napkins, placemats, stemware and tableware. With romantic décor and colorful cuisine that culminates in a […]