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• Super Green Rice with Veggies, Soy Curls and Dr. Mercola’s Organic Greens

  

  A while ago, I received some really cool products from Dr. Mercola to review. You’ve probably heard of Dr. Mercola; he is the health guru and best-selling autho... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Most Authentic Vegan Pasta Carbonara

  

  Before I was vegan, I never tried pasta carbonara. I find that odd since it has four ingredients I loved: pasta, egg, bacon and cheese. But somehow this dish... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 7 Years Vegan – Selective Compassion

  

  Today is my 7-year vegan anniversary. Every year I try to reflect on how being vegan has changed the way I think, feel, live and look at the world. Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• BBQ Pulled Carrots Sandwiches

  

  Mmm…BBQ! When Tom and I were planning our elopement in North Carolina, we were more excited about eating authentic Southern barbecue than we were about getting... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Raw Beet and Sweet Potato Salad with Almonds and Orange Balsamic Dressing

  

  This past Chanukah, Tom bought me a spiralizer. I’ve wanted one for a long time although I can make long veggie noodles with a julienne peeler. But it’s not... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Garlicky Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread with Kale and Follow Your Heart Cheeses

  

  Today is National Cheese Lovers Day. It’s funny, before I was vegan, I was not a big cheese lover. I loved two cheeses – mozzarella and grated parmesan. That’s... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cape Malay Curry with Turmeric Cinnamon Rice

  

  The other day I was doing research for an article on how to cook with African flavors. That’s one of the hot food trends this year and I couldn’t be more... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Superfoods Oatmeal Cookies

  

  Continuing with our healthy recipes during January (or #Veganuary) as we like to think of it, I have to share this recipe for these Superfoods Oatmeal Cookies.... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Product Review: Let Thy Food

  

  I told you a bit about Let Thy Food when I shared my recipe for my Spinach Artichoke Flatbread Pizza. I said then that I would do a full review of the company... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• New E-Cookbook: My Yiddishe Vegan

  

  I’ve been working on this e-book for over 2 years and it’s finally done. Every Chanukah and then every Rosh Hashanah, I’d plan to have this book done but... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Happy National Sandwich Day!

  

  Today is National Sandwich Day! To celebrate, here’s a run-down on a bunch of my favorite sandwich recipes! Enjoy! Tom’s Grilled Cheese with Spinach and Tomato... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Portobello Mushroom Steaks with Caramelized Onions and Balsamic White Wine Jus

  

  Steak used to be one of my favorite foods. As a child, I would go with my mother to the butcher and she taught me, like her father taught her, how to pick the... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Asian Soy Curl Salad

  

  This is my new favorite salad. If I could only ever have one kind of salad again for the rest of my life, it would be this one. First of all, it’s the... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pumpkin Rotini with Mushrooms and Punk Rawk Labs Smoked Cashew Cheese

  

  A scientist, a record store owner and a nutritionist walk into a kitchen…sounds like the beginning of a joke but instead it’s actually the beginning of a great... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Greek Lemon Soy Curls and Potatoes

  

  Last night I was trying to think of what to make for dinner. When I can’t decide, I try to narrow it down – which ethnicity? which ingredients? comfort food or... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Gluten-Free, Yeast-Free Individual Spinach Artichoke Flatbread Pizza

  

  Lately, I’ve been craving pizza. A lot. But I didn’t want to make a giant pie with yeast and kneading and the oven. I wanted pizza that was quick, easy and... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Product Review: Hilary’s Eat Well

  

  When I first read about Hilary’s Eat Well and their products, I wanted to try them so badly. The kind people at Hilary’s sent me coupons but there was no place... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Soy Curl Tortilla Soup

  

  It’s fall. Yay! Fall is my favorite season. The leaves are already changing colors and floating to the ground. Every day Tom brings me in a beautiful leaf or tw... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Vegan Treats for Dogs

  

  There is no love like that of a dog – unconditional, loyal and completely honest. The all-encompassing way I loved my dog, Poochie, stunned and nourished me... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sweet Crepes with Chocolate Sesame Spread and Soom Tahini

  

  Lately, I’ve been on a roll of finding products that make me suddenly like foods I normally don’t. Tahini is one of those foods. I know I’m in the minority on... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES