Start a Vegan Diet
Do you want to reduce your carbon footprint? Learn to be a locavore! It’s great to report that there are convenient options to purchase fresh produce that you know is locally grown. Let’s compare farmers’ markets and CSA shares to see which choice is the best for you.
If you’re ready to ditch dairy, here is my short list of “no sacrifice” vegan dairy substitutions. 1) So Delicious Coconut milk yogurt The best description here is O-M-G. It is…
I decided to try a raw food challenge: 1 day of raw food each week for 12 weeks. Why raw? People have reported that they lost weight and had more energy on a raw food diet… so I thought that sounded good to me! And it’s true – I do feel fabulous on my raw food days. Do you want to learn strategies to include more raw foods in your diet? Read on!
Thanks for all of the nice emails about the Fridge Stocking Strategies for 5-Minute Meals articles! I’m really glad that you’ve found them to be helpful and I’ve created another quick meal for you that’s healthy, easy and delicious. This one may be closer to 7-10 minutes, depending on how well-done you like the onions.
Looking for an easy and elegant veggie dish for company? This one is a snap! The beauty of this dish is that you can make the filling the day before. You can fill the squash with anything: kamut, rice, quinoa, roasted veggies, dip, anything… your imagination is the limit!
Healthy eating can be quick! The trick is to prep and cook veggies when I have time, so my fridge/ freezer is always stocked with vitamin-packed foods. That way if I get home from work late, and the fierce growling in my stomach threatens to disturb the neighbors next door, I won’t have to settle for pasta and canned sauce. By cooking a few things on the weekend, I’ll have lots of leftovers to make a new dish!
Vegan Wine: Learn the Basics. Did you know that most wines available in stores are not vegan? How can that be? Wines are made from grapes. Grapes are vegan. …
Do you need egg substitutes for baking? You have options! If you’re making crusts, cookies, cakes, or other delicious treats, here are several easy egg substitutes for baking. 1) Shelf-stable…
When my daughter announced that she was becoming a vegan, I reacted in typical mom fashion. “What are we going to eat when you come for dinner?” I asked. “No…
Whether you’re dining out for work or fun, it should be a tasty experience. Here are a few tips for dining out as a vegan from my book It’s Easy…
