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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Interview Series – Joni Marie Newman
Joni Marie Newman is just a regular gal who loves to cook and bake…ESPECIALLY for friends and family. Self taught, and still learning, she spends most of her spare time in the kitchen. When she is not in the kitchen, she really enjoys knitting, painting, wasting endless hours on the internet, hiking with her husband and […]
The Perfect Football Party Pie
With NFL playoff season in full swing, lots of us are making plans to get together with friends to watch the Puppy Bowl Big Game. While the menu at gatherings like this typically consists of pizza, wings, and jalapeno poppers, vegans need not miss out on all the fun! Why not bring along a fun, […]
You Shouldn’t Have to Work to Get Vegan Options in Your Workplace
Sick of watching your coworkers chow down on artery-clogging cheeseburgers in the office cafeteria? I suppose you could always apply for a job at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), which has implemented a vegan office policy mandating that only plant-based foods be eaten at its headquarters. Like PETA, which supports nearby vegan-friendly restaurants […]
Vegan Pumpkin Soup
It’s fall, which means time for comfort food and lots and lots of pumpkin!! Vegan Pumpkin Soup (serves 2 – 3) 2/3 whole pumpkin 1/2 sweet potato 2 carrots 3 1/4 cup water 1 onion 1 C coconut milk, more if you want thinner/less if you want thicker 1.5 T maple syrup 1 T olive […]