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 [...]
Greetings Ghosts and Ghouls! Happy Halloween! Welcome to Vegan Halloween YoFo! You're invited to celebrate Vegan Halloween with us by sharing your witches brews, delicious treats, and ghoulish "tricks"! Vegan Halloween Suggestions include: *Halloween themed and seasonal food *Desserts, sweets, treats and beverages *Homemade Candy *DIY Decorations *DIY Costumes *Vegan Halloween Party Themes *Cruelty-free and eco-friendly items [...]
Do you ever get the munchies? I certainly do! Love to shop for healthy, yummy vegan/plant-based products? Do you find new and interesting vegan foods, seasonings, supplements and other products that your friends might benefit from? Now you can share your fabulous finds with other bloggers and learn about useful items from them as well! I’m delighted to be teaming up with [...]
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. [...]
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! [...]
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 [...]
Who can forget that memorable--and convincing--commercial for V-8 Juice when I was growing up. The words "Wow, I could have had a V8" literally sent me to the kitchen to pour a glass of that flavorful vegetable cocktail. The compelling ad gave us the impression that this bottled vegetable beverage was the best healthy beverage we could drink. [...]
Guest post by Kyra Howearth Are you making green smoothies every day yet? Green smoothies, usually a blended combination of fruit, leafy green vegetables and nutritious superfoods, are so good for your body in numerous ways. Lose Weight Many people claim that green smoothies have helped them shred many kilograms off their body weight. Green smoothies [...]
Lately, I have been having a love affair with quinoa. I must admit that it took a while for me to fall in love with this the relatively bland taste of this incredibly healthy seed, however, years of experimentation with various seasonings, recipes and ingredient combinations, resulted in numerous quinoa faves! Now, it's become my go-to [...]
Summertime is cookout time! People have often ask me what vegans eat at picnics, cookouts or BBQs. In fact, some of them say this with pity in their eyes saddened I assume by the idea of me missing out on all of those hot and juicy burgers on the grill. Well, believe me when I tell you that I never miss a beat or [...]
Most of you have probably heard the catchy jingle "Cha Cha Cha Chia" used to advertise those popular Chia pets. I've even received one or two as grab bag gifts which I never actally used, I must admit. Well, instead of growing your chia seeds into a pet, why not try eating them instead. They are so healthy and [...]
For as long as I can remember, lentils have been my go to source for a healthy, hearty, clean and satisfying plant-based protein meal. This delicious legume is a versatile base for all types of flavorful soups, stews, chillies, patties and burgers. Lentils are rich in dietary fiber, folate, vitamin B1, and minerals. With about 30% of their [...]
