Gluten-Free Chili with Quinoa, Black Beans & Corn

January 12, 2014

Before I share this gluten-free chili recipe, I have a question. Did you know that nearly half of the U.S. population is now open to eating a meatless meal between some and all of the time? Wow, we have come a long way. And for you newbies, always remember becoming vegan doesn’t happen overnight. Take…

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Most Contaminated Produce List & Spicy Mexicali Soup

December 4, 2013

The holidays have really messed with my blog schedule, but I am back with a vengance today, and cooking up a storm. As we all know, tis the season to cook, and cook, and cook and cook. With that in mind, cooking can be very expensive during the holidays. Especially when you are cooking with…

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Spicy Black Bean Chili with Avocado & Tortilla Strips

October 17, 2013

Spicy Black Bean Chili with Avocado & Tortilla Strips A couple of months ago, a 75-year-old women named Helen reached out to me. She wanted to change her diet, and she needed help. I was so impressed and inspired by her because even at 75 she knew she could make changes in her diet that…

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Vietnamese Noodle Salad with Chickpeas and Cashews

September 25, 2013

I have been writing this plant-based blog for over two and a half years, and I have seen the interest in vegan diets on the rise. Why? Because increasing numbers of human beings are becoming aware of the violence inflicted by our industrial food system upon animals, the environment and our own bodies. We also…

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“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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Smokey Mole Tacos with Tofu, Avocado and Tomatillo Sauce

March 29, 2013

On Tuesday, March 26, President Barack Obama, signed a spending bill, HR933, into law that included language that has food advocates and organic farmers up in arms. It is being called the “Monsanto Protection Act”. The “Monsanto Protection Act” bars federal courts from being able to stop the sale or planting of genetically modified (also known as GMO)…

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Roasted Butternut Squash with Sweet Spices & Chiles

December 21, 2012

Roasted Butternut Squash with Sweet Spices & Chiles I love butternut squash. Unfortunately, before I became vegan, I only ate it a couple of times a year. Now I love finding new ways to enjoy this fabulous fruit. Yes, I said fruit. Butternut squash is technically a fruit because it contains seeds like melons, and cucumbers.…

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You Can Have It All & Crispy Asian Tofu

April 11, 2012

  Yesterday, my dear friend, was telling me a sad story about her life and I unexpectedly burst out laughing. I wasn’t being rude,  but it was a familiar story – something she has played out over and over in her life. Fortunately she understood the irony and started laughing with me,  and the truth…

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Vegan Mexican Spaghetti Pie

October 11, 2011

  **November 5, 2015 – I wrote this post in 2011 but it is one of my favorite recipes so I thought I would share it again. Hope you enjoy it! So I can be a little naive at times. Just ask my husband. One day I came home upset about this guy who pulled…

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Mexican Potatoes & Tofu in Spicy Tomatillo Sauce

October 3, 2011

  Mexican Potatoes & Tofu in Tomatillo Sauce The sky was spectacular last night, and the air is starting to cool down. Fall arrives late on the West Coast, but contrary to what most people think, there are seasons in Southern California. Fall has always been my favorite season, and there is something about the…

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