“A human being is a part of the whole called by us universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feeling as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal…
It’s almost that time of year again. Cookouts, picnics, corn on the cob, potato salad, and coleslaw. It’s hard to believe that Memorial Day is right around the corner, and I am ready for some summer fun and food. Coleslaw is one of my favorites and today I made a light and refreshing, oil-free version. I…
If you are looking for a healthy recipe for dinner tonight, look no further. These stuffed peppers get all jazzed up with a robust filling of Southwestern spices, quinoa, corn, black beans and cilantro. Quinoa is one of the healthiest grains you can eat and it is loaded with protein, fiber and magnesium. Pronounced “keen-wah,”…
“To be fully alive, fully human, and completely awake is to be continually thrown out of the nest.” ― Pema Chödrön POST from 2015: Happy to say my vegan cookbook was published in 2020. Rejection. Ugh – one of my least favorite words. Even though I know most rejection involves lamenting over something you never had,…
Post From January 2015: It’s that time of year again. Super Bowl 2015 has arrived. This year I wanted to show my support to both teams by creating a lucky plant-based Super Bowl signature dish that highlights the most iconic foods of both regions. Today I started with New England. What could be more New…
Gluten-Free Zucchini Cakes with Spinach, Arugula & Basil Sour Cream Pulitzer Prize-winning author and columnist, Dave Barry, once wrote: “minutes after you plant a single seed, hundreds of zucchini will barge out of the ground and sprawl around the garden, menacing the other vegetables.” A clever and funny way to describe how bountiful zucchini can be.…
Brussels Sprouts with Lemon, Garlic & Toasted Bread Crumbs If you know someone who doesn’t like brussels sprouts, try this recipe on them. There is something about the acid from the lemon and the crunch from the bread crumbs that presents these delicious little cruciferous vegetables in a whole new light. The vegan butter is…
A sweet potato is one of the easiest, inexpensive, and most satisfying foods you can eat. Did you know a sweet potato has 1000 times more vitamin A than a white potato? Vitamin A is important for normal vision, the immune system, reproduction, and helps all your organs work properly. The pack a wallop of health benefits…
Sometimes the yummiest plant-based recipes are the simplest combination of flavors and textures like these colorful roasted carrots and avocado tossed with lemon juice and cumin seeds. This roasted carrots recipe is the perfect combination of crunchy and creamy, and the cumin seeds impart a distinctive aromatic flavor. The best part is you can nibble these sweet,…
Roasted Chipotle Salsa & The Veganator Strikes Again My family likes to joke and call me the “Veganator” because I am always bringing up reasons for them not to eat the food they are ready to put in their mouth. They say, “watch out, here comes the Veganator!” Well, I’m no Arnold Schwarzenegger but I…
