Detox. I’m pretty sure you can’t go a day without seeing this word somewhere. We use it a lot and usually in a negative way. Are we really that overloaded with junk? Maybe, maybe not. But the concept of detoxing – simply removing harmful substances from your body – is a good one. Most of […]
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BLT Mac & Cheeze from Vegan with Vengeance 10th Anniversary Edition by Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Ten years ago a young Brooklyn chef was making a name for herself by dishing up amazing vegan meals—no fuss, no b.s., just easy, cheap, delicious food. Several books later, Isa Chandra Moskowitz returns to her roots —and we’re not just talking tubers. Vegan with a Vengeance, the book that started it all, is back, with […]
Chilled Almond Soup with Garlic from The Almond Milk Cookbook by Alan Roettinger
Almond milk is a delicious, versatile alternative to dairy- and soy-based milks. Whether you’re vegan, lactose-intolerant, or allergic to soy, you can still enjoy the rich, creamy goodness of milk. Almond milk has a light flavor with just a hint of almonds and boasts a higher concentration of vitamins and minerals than either dairy or soy […]
Is it quick and will my kid eat it? A cookbook review with recipes
There are two important criteria in my life that help me decide what I’m cooking for dinner: (1) will my 14-month-old daughter eat it? and (2) is it fast and easy to make? The times have changed from when my biggest concerns were about if it would help me lose weight, have the healthiest possible […]
Book Review and Recipe: The Vegiterranean Diet
As we all know, the Mediterranean diet has been a favored way of eating for years. Unlike most diets which focus on the macronutrients and eating more or less of each (depending on the angle of the diet), the Mediterranean diet is really a way of living. Food is central, but we’re talking about whole […]