Nut butters are not just for sandwiches. I love swirling almond butter into my oatmeal and adding a few spoonfuls of cashew butter to my stews. I’ve also sometimes use nut butter in the place of oil in baked goods such as muffins and banana bread. Robin Robertson’s new book The Nut Butter Cookbook is chock-full of […]
Product Review: The Vegan Cuts August Beauty Box
Lately it seems that the passing of time can be marked by the arrival of the Vegan Cuts Beauty Box on my doorstep. It’s hard to believe that summer is almost over, but my August box has arrived, so I know it’s true. The Vegan Cuts Beauty Box is a subscription service that delivers a box […]
The Vegan Cuts July Beauty Box
The arrival of my Vegan Cuts Beauty Box is always a treat. I always open the package with eager anticipation, as if it were a birthday gift. The Vegan Cuts Beauty Box is a subscription beauty box service. Each box is full of 4 to 7 cruelty-free cosmetics and skin care samples and is sent to your […]
Book Review and Giveaway: Superfood Juices and Smoothies
I’m sure you’ve heard of foods such as camu cumu, yacon, and lucuma, and maybe you’ve even seen them in Whole Foods or your local health foods, and wondered what exactly they are and what to do with them. In Superfood Juices and Smoothies, author Tina Leigh explains what these foods are, what their health […]
Book Review and Giveaway: Vegan Finger Foods
Finger foods are, well, food you eat with your fingers. Sometimes called “tapas” or “small plates,” and they can even be appetizers. The recipes in Vegan Finger Foods by Celine Steen and Tamasin Noyes are perfect for serving at parties, taking with you to potlucks, or to eat yourself as a light meal or snack. Vegan Finger […]