“Some Like It Hot” No Beef Spicy Burger

July 15, 2013

Happy 4th of July everyone. If you are in the USA, I hope you are enjoying a wonderful day of fireworks and cookouts with friends and family. I have always loved July 4 because it represents new beginnings and a commitment to freedom. No matter how many times I see the American flag, I still…

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Vegan Macaroni Salad & The Declining Health Of Americans

April 29, 2013

Yesterday I had a conversation with a relative of mine. He is in his 70s and suffering from diabetes, heart disease and a slew of other debilitating health issues. I asked him what he had for lunch that day,  and he replied a cheeseburger and french fries. When I told him how much fat and…

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Asian Rice Noodle Salad with Tofu

April 20, 2013

Asian Rice Noodle Salad with Tofu Today I made this delightfully light and refreshing Asian rice noodle salad with tofu. It took about 30 minutes or less to prepare and worth every minute. The best thing about this salad is how it comes together in no time at all. Asian rice noodles generally cook more quickly…

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Cashew Cheese, Tomatoes, Basil & Watercress

April 17, 2013

Cashew Cheese, Tomatoes, Basil & Watercress I wanted to try something new and challenging this week. So, in an effort to expand my vegan cheese repertoire, I made a cashew cheese recipe from Tal Ronnin’s new book The Conscious Cook.  I won’t say this vegan cheese isn’t  some work because it was, but I will say it was worth it.…

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Green Minestrone Soup with Crushed Pine Nuts

March 21, 2013

There is a small corner store in my neighborhood and every once in awhile I pop in for last minute groceries. Recently when I pulled up, a man looking very befuddled and talking to himself,  was standing in front of the store. Unfortunately, you see transient people everywhere, but on this occasion, I was in…

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Tuscan Chickpea Soup with Bread, Basil Pesto and Pine Nuts

October 26, 2012

  Death is inevitable. Unfortunately, the people we love are going to die, as are we. This past week my cousin’s husband passed away. He lived a long, exciting life, but that didn’t make it any easier for her. As I watched my cousin navigate her loss, It got me thinking about grief, and the…

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Zucchini Pasta with Basil Sauce & Emotional Sobriety

October 5, 2012

Recently, I heard a speaker give a compelling lecture about “emotional sobriety”.  I have never heard that phrase before, and I was immensely intrigued. Understanding emotional sobriety isn’t difficult. Basically, if you build your whole life around being loved and accepted, you may need emotional sobriety. Ask yourself these questions. Do you need to validate…

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