I have a confession. I never tried kale until a few years ago. I wish I could say I have a good reason, but I honestly never thought to try it. I grew up in the era of frozen mixed vegetables. I moved on to more adventurous vegetables as an adult, but my greens consumption […]
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Recipe: Vegan 7 Layer Dip
One of the biggest questions I get asked when people find out I don’t eat many processed foods, meat, or dairy is “What DO you eat?”. And the truth is, you can eat satisfying, healthy dishes that taste even better than the traditional unhealthy forms. The perfect example is this healthy, delicious 7 Layer Dip. […]
How One Vegan Wedding Could Save The Lives of 51 Animals
Trying a meal without meat can be a great way to find out vegans don’t eat iceberg lettuce with a side of arugula (if you’re eating that, please search the recipes on this blog ASAP!). So what if that one meal you got your friend to try was served to 138 friends at once? That’s […]
Winter’s Bounty Buddha Bowl
Like many of my favorite foodies, I have an affection for a “hearty bowl” loaded with a grain, veggies, & a creamy sauce. This kind of creation commonly goes by the name of the “Buddha Bowl.” Why? I’m really not sure, but I have a few ideas… It is said that the Buddha embodies “grace, […]
Fran Costigan’s Vegan Bittersweet Cashew Cream Truffle Squares
These luxuriously creamy cashew cream truffle squares are incredibly quick and easy. However, unlike the truffles made with other nondairy milks, the Basic Thick Cashew Cream used in this recipe must first be warmed gently over low heat with very finely chopped chocolate or, better yet, chocolate that has been powdered in a food processor. […]