It feels like "raspberry fest" in my kitchen this week because those juicy red organic berries are finally priced at the lower than usual price of $3.99 in my local natural foods store. For weeks, I haunted the berry section, browsing the prices of the organic raspberries. I watched them go from a high of $8.99 for a [...]
If you have stocked up on some dehydrated food and it is part of your emergency kit, there is no telling when you might have the need to eat it. The very fact that what you are consuming is referred to as dehydrated food would suggest that it may not be the most flavorsome meal that [...]
When I was growing up in a little house in the suburbs with a large backyard garden, my assigned chore was picking the greens my father so lovingly planted and tended. Most of the time, Dad planted mustard greens, turnip greens and collard greens. Sometimes they flourished and other times they did not. But every year some of the plants made it through the [...]
I am fortunate to live in an area with lots of Indian vegetarian restaurants. One of my favorite Indian restaurants is famous for whipping up delectable curry dishes in a hurry. That was the inspiration for this spicy tofu broccoli rice and veggie bowl. This recipe delivers a hot and spicy, hearty and satisfying curry-flavored meal in [...]
Like many of us, I love to make and drink healthy, nutritious and delicious nut milks, but I must confess that I am not very fond of the mess I make when I try to strain my nut milk using cheesecloth. When I try to strain my blended nut milk through cheesecloth, I often have a difficult time and it [...]
After a fun and fabulous summer, it's hard to believe that cooler fall weather is actually here already. We've had so many chilly days so soon that I have had to dig through my closet to find and bundle up in warmer winter clothing. The drop in temperature also makes me crave different types of food. [...]
If living green is your thing, you've certainly changed your lifestyle to do as much as you can for the environment. You're probably using energy efficient appliances in your house, have grown indoor or outdoor plants, have installed artificial turf to cut down on water, electricity, and fertilizer costs, and more. Keeping these things in mind [...]
After a hectic but happy weekend, when Monday rolls around I often feel the effects of too much fun and too little sleep. Have you felt that way before? I bet you have! On mornings like this my usual ritual of lemon water, green tea and fresh fruit doesn't give me enough energy to "kick butt [...]
Tasty and terrific for your health, the flavor--and health benefits--of turmeric called my name today as I pondered what warming, satisfying meal to whip up for lunch. And I am not alone. I am sure that millions of people across the globe are making a meal with turmeric at this very moment. It's a global staple--and [...]
Fall is finally here! And there is nothing more colorful--and delightful--than the sight of fall organic produce at our local farmer's market. It is such a pleasure to explore the farm stands and select ripe, seasonal vegetables to take home to prepare in simple, healthy ways. Vegetable soups are one of my favorite ways to enjoy a variety of [...]
Hooray! It's squash and pumpkin time! Everywhere I look--in my local fresh produce stands and farmer's markets--colorful stacks of these seasonal favorites abound. I love to make the most of this largesse by experimenting with lots of tasty ways to enjoy them. This week, I lucked out and picked up a nice, ripe Butternut Squash. Butternut Squash has a yellow [...]
I love New York for so many amazing reasons but one of the best things about living in New York City is the large number of raw, vegetarian, vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants available to choose from. It's like living in "vegan heaven". Sure, I love to cook homemade, fresh, organic, plant-based meals. However, when I am out and about and [...]
I never need an excuse to make and eat a vegan wrap sandwich. Wraps are the ultimate quick, easy, satisfying and filling lunch choice for me. So when I read the VeganMoFo prompt, "Best Sandwich Ever", I new this healthy and delectable Chickpea Hummus Salad Wrap was the way to go. However, it is also one of [...]
Thank goodness it's Saturday and already the fifth day of VeganMoFo 2015! I love the tangy, creamy goodness of yogurt but it was hard to find a good vegan unsweetened yogurt. So many of the vegan yogurts I found were loaded with sugar and unpleasant additives that did not appeal to me, so when I finally [...]
It's day four of my first VeganMoFo and I am so excited to be participating with Urban Naturale. VeganMoFo is a grassroots event that evolved from an international community of vegans who love to cook, and are passionate about sharing their love of vegan food with the rest of the world. This worldwide event features vegans hailing from [...]
Whenever I crave a quick, easy, healthy, hearty and delicious vegan dish, I know just what to do. I create my own Buddha bowls with whatever fresh, organic ingredients I have on hand. Since today's VeganMoFo prompt is "quick, easy and delicious", I decided to go with that theme and make a Tofu Vegetable Quinoa Buddha Bowl with the vegetables, grains and spices [...]
Today is day 2 of Vegan MoFo and I was inspired by the suggested prompt to create this healthier, heartier take on the pale, boring salads that I grew up with. When I was a child, my mother used to make salads each week for the family. Her salads usually includedbland, tasteless iceberg lettuce and tomatoes with a large [...]
I am so excited to be participating in VeganMoFo for the first time with Urban Naturale. VeganMoFo is a grassroots event that evolved from an international community of vegans who love to cook, and are passionate about sharing their love of vegan food with the rest of the world. The idea was first created by famed vegan [...]
We all have those days when making a healthy meal at home is just too time-consuming and complicated. Or we don't feel like eating a whole meal! Yet, most of us have a genuine desire to get the right mix of nutrients and lead a healthy life-style. That's when a clean, organic, high-quality, superfood like Ambronite comes in handy! [...]
When it comes to maintaining good health, it all boils down to finding a balance between eating the right foods to receive the various nutrients and vitamins your body needs and remaining active to help the body naturally rid itself of the unnecessary toxins and buildup. If you’ve ever researched how to get rid of tummy [...]
Who loves smoothies? I do--and so do millions more! Fruits and vegetables are a great source of nutrients for the body. And what better way to eat them than making smoothies? Many people who choose to eat a healthy diet add smoothies to their day because this allows them to easily get a regular serving of [...]
A "Buddha Bowl" is the affectionate name given to the hearty and delectable grain, vegetable and protein combos that I first experienced at one of my favorite vegetarian restaurants. Their "Bowls" usually featured brown rice, seasonal greens and root vegetables, seaweed, and tofu. Over the years, I have experimented with my own Buddha Bowls at home--using whatever fresh seasonal, organic [...]
My friends and family often make comments about how large my salads are. I just smile and say "Salads are good for you" and keep on chewing! Flavorful, crunchy, multi-textured salads are probably my favorite food. I eat them every day. I love to make all kinds of healthy, nutritious salads, and I often make very big [...]
Do you have a coffee maker? Sure you do, but if you are like the majority of coffee maker owners out there, the total extent to which you use your machine is more than likely to brew your morning coffee and an occasional pot when friends drop by or you are trying to pull a late [...]
