Chuck Underwood

LATEST ARTICLES ( 650 )

• BNV009: Back to Basics

  

  In this Podcast Episode, I explain what my “Back to Basics” Bootcamp is all about, why I’m doing it, and how to join me if you wish. Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Back to Basics

  

  Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, I see a lot of people online looking for ways to lose those extra pounds they picked up over the holiday. Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• The BEST Vegan Taco Salad

  

  It’s Back to Basics here at BNV,  showing you how simple it is to throw together fast and healthy meals using ingredients you probably already have on hand. Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan French Onion Dip

  

  Ok, I had to look up the word Crudités the first time I saw it – I always called it “a veggie tray”.  You know …. with that plastic container of Ranch in the... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Cabbage Soup

  

  I hear people say how expensive it is to eat Vegan.  I beg to differ – a head of cabbage and a few vegetables are all you need to make this delicious Vegan... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• A BNV Thanksgiving

  

  I’ve had several requests for a lineup of my own favorite Thanksgiving Recipes so here we go.   I think I’ll call this one “A BNV Thanksgiving“. Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Why I Don’t Eat Vegan Protein

  

  Photo by Marco Verch | Flickr  Ahh….protein. Vegan protein is another one of those discussions that can get pretty heated in a hurry, just like oil and all thos... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Potato Leek Soup

  

  With fall officially underway (at least here in the Pacific NW) I thought I would add another comforting soup recipe to my collection.  And what could be more... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Breakfast Hash

  

  Growing up in Indiana, my mom would fry a bunch of ‘taters (usually in a ton of bacon grease) and then add onions and whatever veggies were left in the fridge.... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Irish Stew

  

  I love a good stew, especially as the temperature begins to drop.  So imagine my surprise when I learned that many chefs include one of my favorite ingredients... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2018 FOOD & DRINK, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Ham and Bean Soup for the Instant Pot

  

  This post is sponsored by my good friends at Hurst’s Hambeens ®. I often hear how expensive it is to eat “Vegan”.  My reply would be they obviously have not... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Bahn Mi Sandwich

  

  I had the pleasure of spending my birthday this year at the beautiful Oregon Coast.  And for my dinner, I ordered this Vegan Bahn Mi Sandwich from a local... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• What’s Wrong With Oil?

  

  I want to take a second and talk about our MOST FAVORITE subject:…Oil.  I don’t use it or eat it, and I don’t recommend you do either.   And here’s why: What’s... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Air Fryer Potatoes O’Brien

  

  I’m not sure who O’Brien actually is, but these potatoes of his are really good 🙂  And really fast too using an Air Fryer.  I know right?  Another potato... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• BNV008: All About Mary’s Mini

  

  I know, it’s been FIVE MONTHS since my last podcast!  No excuse is good enough – my sincerest apologies!  Now let’s get back to it, shall we? Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Shepherdess Pie

  

  Wait, don’t you mean Shepherd’s Pie?  Technically that’s the name for the meat-filled version.  The vegetarian or vegan version is called a Shepherdess Pie and... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Fat-Free Potato Puffs

  

  I promise the potato recipes will change soon, but as long as I’m on this Mary’s Mini Diet – I’m kind restricted on what I can eat.  But I’ll tell you what,... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Green Chile Potato Casserole (Vegan Funeral Potatoes)

  

  I was going to call this amazing Potato Casserole I made for the Mary’s Mini crowd, “Cheesy Green Chile Potato Casserole”, but I think they are also widely know... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan German Potato Salad

  

  Happy September!  And you know what THAT means?  Well, besides Pumpkin Spice everything, that is….  It means Octoberfest! I swear I must be part German because ... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• How I Lowered My Blood Pressure Naturally with a Mary’s Mini Diet

  

  High Blood Pressure seems to be a very common problem here in the United States as 1 out of every 3 Americans has it, including me.  But I don’t worry about it... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN