Summer Squash Pasta with Zucchini, Lemon & Basil

August 25, 2011

Summer Squash Pasta with Lemon & Basil Before we delve into this light and delicious summer squash pasta with lemon and basil, I want to share a story. When I was around 8 or 9 my mother took me into Boston’s WGBH studios to appear on a TV show called Bozo. I begged my Mom…

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Vegan Pizza with Mushrooms

August 23, 2011

  My husband has been in the doghouse lately so he looked extremely surprised last night when I announced I was going to make him a pepperoni pizza for dinner. He gave me a quiet “thanks”, head down. I said I had to run to the store to buy an onion. “I can do that”…

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Vegan Reuben Sandwich with Russian Dressing

August 21, 2011

  “Letting go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us” ~~Joseph Campbell                          Post from 2011 I love Joseph Campbell’s quote about life. Is it genuinely possible to have the life that is waiting for…

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Farro – The New Love of my Life

August 15, 2011

Farro – The New Love of my Life Just got back from two weeks of vacation bliss with family and friends in my hometown of Boston and Cape Cod. It couldn’t have been a lovelier vacation. There were times it was very difficult being on a plant-based diet but overall I think I am getting…

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Spicy Green Beans with Crumbled Tempeh

July 25, 2011

I love and collect a lot of fun art but the photo above is one my favorites. It was drawn by a homeless child I tutored in a local shelter. Despite her dire situation, she found a special place in herself and drew such a beautiful positive message – Joyful! (with a g – don’t…

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Tofu With A Red Onion Glaze Over Rice

July 24, 2011

Tofu With A Red Onion Glaze Over Rice So my feet are shrinking- ugh. Suddenly, all my shoes are too wide. WTH?? I decided to do some research and see if there is any connection to my new vegan diet and shrinking feet. Well guess what? There is. Your feet are the first thing to…

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Keeping it Simple and Meeting Your Protein Needs

July 18, 2011

Keeping it Simple and Meeting Your Protein Needs I receive a lot of feedback from people who say “they don’t have time to be vegan”, meaning they don’t have the time to cook. One of the many things I hope to accomplish with this blog is convincing you that creating quick and easy vegan recipes…

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Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes Topped with Brain Food

June 28, 2011

  Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes VEGAN – DAY 59 Forgot to mention in yesterday’s blog that my doctor weighed me Monday and told me I lost 6 lbs since May 17. I was pretty surprised since I am smaller anyways and didn’t realize I lost that much but the place that I have noticed the most…

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