Vanessa
Hi! I'm Vanessa and I love vegetables, cooking, traveling, and running. I have been vegetarian since 2005 and I have been cooking vegan since 2010. I went from only knowing how to make Kraft mac n' cheese and only eating Kraft mac n' cheese to being an avid consumer of broccoli, tofu, and other things that picky eaters despise. There are still random things that I refuse to try (peanut butter and jelly... I'm sorry, I can't do it). Everyday I try to introduce new foods (yes I am still kind of a seven year old) and slowly I am expanding my food list. I now eat things like kale, tempeh and coconut milk that I would have never understood years ago. Ah, the veggie life.
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V is for Vegetables
http://visforvegetables.wordpress.com/
Hi! I'm Vanessa and I love vegetables, cooking, traveling, and running. I have been vegetarian since 2005 and I have been cooking vegan since 2010. I went from only knowing how to make Kraft mac n' cheese and only eating Kraft mac n' cheese to being an avid consumer of broccoli, tofu, and other things that picky eaters despise. There are still random things that I refuse to try (peanut butter and jelly... I'm sorry, I can't do it). Everyday I try to introduce new foods (yes I am still kind of a seven year old) and slowly I am expanding my food list. I now eat things like kale, tempeh and coconut milk that I would have never understood years ago. Ah, the veggie life.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 48 )
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2013: Measured in Miles
This time last year I decided it would be fun to run one race a month for a year. I also knew it would get expensive and exhausting. Would I want to spend my... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN -
Chocolate and Cinnamon Pancakes
I love pancakes almost as much as I love chocolate. Of course, chocolate chips mixed into pancake batter is almost the best thing ever. Read more
Posted on 11 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN -
Ringling Brothers Circus Protest
Photo Credit: Larry MarshallAfter over 8 years of being a vegetarian, I finally participated in my first animal rights protest this weekend. We had great succes... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN -
Broccoli & Chickpea Bites
I love having fried food around but I also want to feel like I am eating something slightly healthy. I’ve made falafel quite a few times in the past but wanted... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN -
Dark Chocolate Chip Brownies
This is the first time I’ve had brownies turn out tasting as good as non-vegan brownies. Ok maybe even better than non-vegan. Vegan baked goods often crumble an... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN -
Breaking News: Animal Killed
Photo: TwitterI’m sure most people have seen this picture and story floating around the past few days. Here’s one of many news reports to bring you up-to-speed. Read more
Posted on 19 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN -
10 Cute Things New Vegans Say
Source: www.jamiecharteris.comNewgan: someone new to veganism. Just made this word up but, hey, I love this person. It takes a lot to switch to a brand new... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN -
Virtual Vegan Potluck: Butternut Squash Pizza with Pesto Sauce and Caramelized...
The day is finally here! It’s the Virtual Vegan Potluck! I love this day since I get to stock up on all sorts of new recipes while also sharing what I’ve been... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN -
Thai Tofu Scramble and Avocado
American breakfast is not traditionally vegan-friendly. Eggs are often a huge part of breakfast whether the meal includes scrambled eggs, an omelet, muffins or... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN -
Veteran’s Day
I prepared vegan cinnamon rolls last night for my favorite Iraq veteran. Let’s hope they turn out well this morning in the oven. Read more
Posted on 11 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN -
The Flying Cupcake
I’ve gotten some amazing cupcakes lately from The Flying Cupcake in Indianapolis. They have a daily selection of vegan cupcakes with at least a dozen unique... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN -
Lazy Guacamole
I love guacamole. Avocado is one of my favorite foods so this dip is perfect to me. It’s easy to buy and prepare an avocado (as long you find one perfectly... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN -
$7 Pizza at Whole Foods
Getting anything from Whole Foods for cheap is difficult. This week I made two pizzas for less than $14 total. I sliced each pizza up into 8 slices and ate two... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN -
Indianapolis Veg Fest
I had to share a photo of my plate from the recent Indianapolis Veg Fest. The food was incredible. You pay Indianapolis Veg Society, like, $12 and in return the... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN -
So You Invited a Vegan to Dinner
What were you thinking? No worries, you can get through this. If having a vegan over to eat at your place is one of your top 100 fears in life, just remember... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN -
Plant-Based Nutrition: What I Learned from Dr. Michael Greger
I was very lucky recently to attend a talk by nutrition expert Dr. Michael Greger. I figured the talk would be halfway decent and I’d learn a few things. Read more
Posted on 05 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN -
Baby Pictures
The kittens are six months old today which means I have spent the last six months taking pictures of them like the dedicated cat lady that I am. I have a lot... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN -
Sticking to a New Year’s Resolution… In October
It’s October which means we should all be 75% done with our New Year’s Resolution. You’re still working on yours, right? Don’t worry – this year is the first... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN -
Brunch Last Sunday
In my opinion, this should be what brunch looks like. I filled up this plate (err… twice, actually) while in Arizona last weekend. Leave it up to the west... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2013 -
Farewell Summer Salad
I can’t believe it is almost October. Soon I’ll be waking up in the dark, running in the snow, and eating frozen corn. The frozen corn part probably hurts the... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2013