Gena Hamshaw is a certified clinical nutritionist and author of the popular blog Choosing Raw. Her work has been published in O Magazine, VegNews Magazine, Food52,and Whole Living Daily. A former book editor, Gena is currently a pre-medical, post-baccalaureate student. She hopes to bring an integrated and evidence-based approach to a career in health care. […]
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Recipe: Pine Bark
From what I can tell from my limited “research,” Pine Bark is a recipe of southern American roots. In case you haven’t heard of it, Pine Bark is a sticky, melty, crispy, sweet confection made up of the improbable combination of saltines, caramel and chocolate. And while that explains the possible origins of Pine Bark, […]
Recipe: Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches
Today is Independence Day here in the U.S., which means that many people will be heading to their backyards to fire up their barbecue grills. It’s a common misconception that the grill is strictly for cooking meat, because it’s actually a great way to cook tofu, tempeh, veggie burgers and tofu pups among other vegan fare. I’ve […]
Veganize it: Shoe Edition
Perhaps the most daunting task when veganizing your wardrobe is finding vegan shoes. With all of the ads for leather and suede shoes, it’s easy to assume that finding quality, eco-friendly, vegan alternatives would be challenging. Actually, with a little bit of research (don’t worry the extent of research required pretty much stops at Google), […]
Three Meat-Free Burgers for Your July 4th BBQ
MUSHROOM-NUT BURGERS Here is an easy way to make a great-tasting burger substitute. When paired with a bun, this burger has a hearty texture and robust taste that stands in magnificently for the meat-based version. Bonus: Freezes well too, so make a double batch! Ingredients: 1½ cups lightly packed, fresh, soft whole-grain bread crumbs (from […]