Chuck Underwood

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• Never Stop Believing

  

  A blogging friend of mine and I were chatting yesterday, and she reminded me of why I have this blog in the first place.  That conversation instantly reminded m... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Creamy Country Gravy

  

  I’ve been spending the last few days here with my mother-in-law, as she came up to stay with us for awhile after dad’s passing last week. And let me tell you,... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Amazing Vegan Cheese Sauce

  

  Today I’m finally busting this Amazing Vegan Cheese Sauce out into it’s very own recipe.  Yep, this is THE Potato /Carrot ‘Cheese’ Sauce everyone is raving... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Homemade Tomato Soup

  

  Aaaahhhh, so GOOD to be home where I can enjoy some comfort food, like this Homemade Tomato Soup. For those of you who didn’t catch it from my Facebook posts, m... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Mushroom Gravy

  

  There’s just something magical about gravy ….. Maybe it’s the memories of mom walking me down to the corner grill before school for a big ‘ole plate of... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Trolling for Vegans

  

  I saw this on several of my friends Facebook pages this morning.  I guess they were ‘Trolling for Vegans” as they popped another beer and fired up their smoker. Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Sweet Potato Nacho Cheese Dip

  

  The carrot/potato cheese phenomenon seems to be taking the vegan world by storm – and for good reason –  it’s healthy, it’s creamy, and it taste like cheese! Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• No Beef Manhattan

  

  Beef Manhattan – an Indiana thing.  Hoosier comfort food at its best. I can’t tell you how many of these plates I ate as a kid growing up in Indianapolis.... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Maple Holistics: Vegan Haircare

  

  A food blog writing about shampoo? Um….. yep. I know, I know, I’m a guy  and guys could usually care less about what kind of shampoo they use, (providing they... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Best Dang BBQ Vegan Baked Beans

  

  Summertime is right around the corner.  And that means BBQs! Hey now, don’t be sad or feel left out.  Just because we’re vegan doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy BBQs... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Fluffy Fat-Free Rice Pilaf

  

  My wife absolutely LOVES Rice Pilaf. It’s light.  It’s fluffy. And it’s SO full of flavor compared to steamed rice or white sticky rice. But it’s also usually... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Fluffy No-Oil Rice Pilaf

  

  My wife absolutely LOVES Rice Pilaf. It’s light.  It’s fluffy. And it’s SO full of flavor compared to steamed rice or white sticky rice. But it’s also usually... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Super Easy Salsa

  

  Having lived in New Mexico for 10 years, and Texas for another 5 means one thing….. I LOVE SALSA! It’s fresh, it’s tangy, and it goes on darn near anything. Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Hearty Minestrone Soup

  

  A good Minestrone Soup is almost like the perfect meal, isn’t it? Something about all those greens, beans, and veggies swimming together in an Italian tomato... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Creamy Vegan Potato Salad

  

  One thing you may have noticed about this blog,  you’ll never see fancy recipes like  “Creamy Cucumber Tofu Yogurt Sauce”, or “Braised Escarole” (whatever THAT... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Low Fat Vegan Mayonnaise

  

  What I’m about to say may gross you out, but I was actually one of those guys who loved Miracle Whip. Yep.  I ate many Miracle Whip Sandwiches.   You know,... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• But Where Do You Get Your ….. Fiber?

  

  If you’ve been Vegan for any length of time now, you know by now that all of your family and friends are going to be concerned about your protein. Count on it. Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Southern Style Vegan Cornbread

  

  Why would one need TWO cornbread recipes you may ask? Yes, I already have a recipe for Country Vegan Cornbread, so why would I need another one? Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Tamale Pie with Masa Harina

  

  I had a friend in New Mexico who always spent his Christmas Holiday weekend making homemade Tamales. And oh were they ever good!  I LOVE homemade tamales! But... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Easy Vegan Pot Pie

  

  Remember back when we used to eat those little individual pot pies?  Man I loved those.  Especially the Marie Callender’s Chicken Pot Pie.  That flaky crust?... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN