Cauliflower Steak with Miso-Rooster Sauce is a terrific dish to cook on date night, or special occasions such as a birthday or Valentine’s Day. In exploring the plant world, it’s nice to come across a plant with a natural texture that is good enough to eat on its own. With this recipe, I wanted to […]
vegan
The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook for Your Instant Pot by Kathy Hester
Knowing he can never go wrong with a shiny new kitchen gadget, Dennis bought me an Instant Pot for Valentine’s day in 2015. I excitedly pulled it out of the box and touched all of the buttons, and then left it neglected on my kitchen counter for the better part of a year, not knowing […]
Animal Exploitation Hides in Plain Sight
I woke up on the morning of my 38th birthday to the news that Ringling Brothers is closing its tent flaps for the last time this year. It was a complete surprise, and the best birthday present I could ask for. I wonder what will become of the animals who have been forced to perform […]
What’s in My Vegan Kitchen: 9 Pantry Staples
A big reason that people fail at a healthy vegan diet is that they aren’t prepared. A well-stocked pantry can help with this. It may not happen overnight, and that’s okay. Start with what you have, and build at your own natural pace to keep waste to a minimum. As I explored different cuisines and […]
Start your Day with a Banana Berry Fresh Green Smoothie!
Most people make resolutions in the new year, but I prefer to make goals. One of my goals this year is to get back to my morning green smoothie habit. I had been drinking green smoothies for breakfast for quite a while, but someone I fell of the wagon. Fortunately, Becky Striepe is here to help me […]