Vegans eat plants. That’s it. To many, this diet sounds radical. I get it. Less than two years ago I ate meat, fish, eggs, and dairy and a vegan diet seemed to me “a bleak and inexplicable asceticism akin to culinary celibacy”[1]. So I do welcome and sympathize with the following five most…
Fall has arrived in New England. It is the most wonderful season for viewing gorgeous red, orange and golden hued foliage, walking a four-legged friend and sipping warmed mulled cider by the fire. Recently, my thoughts have turned to holiday baking and my favorite autumnal ingredients. With that in mind, I created the recipe below for a…
Not only was it a great pleasure to have my college-aged daughter home for a stretch of time this summer, but it proved to be highly convenient too. Photos of me and my classes, I’ve been told, are somewhat lacking on my website and she kindly offered to fix that problem. Below are some shots of…
Dear Readers This past weekend more than 3500 riders cycled across 46 towns in Massachusetts as part of the Pan Mass Challenge. I’m super proud of Dan and Katie for cycling a combined total of almost 300 miles for this charity fundraiser. Here they are feeling surprisingly well at the end of a 100 mile stretch. After the…
Dear Readers, I named this fiber and antioxidant rich blueberry chia oatmeal bowl after the gorgeous Acadia National Park located in Maine. Wild blueberries are the official fruit of this Northeastern state. They are nutritional powerhouses: high in Vitamin C, manganese and antioxidants. On top of that, the phytonutrients…
Hello Dear Reader- One afternoon in December of 2013, I watched two videos in succession. The first, Earthlings, highlighted the suffering animals endure in the food industry and the second, a lecture by Gary Francione, examined the philosophy of animal use. Clearly moved by what I had learned, my husband asked, “does that mean you are going to stop eating…
The Mad River Valley encompasses the towns of Waitsfield, Warren and Moretown in north central Vermont. “The Valley” is a popular tourist destination with spectacular scenery and a multitude of recreational opportunities. It also happens to be a paradise for vegan food lovers! Here are the top ten reasons vegans love visiting: 1) NOTE: Sadly, I…
Apart from one daughter who loathes them, we are a household full of banana lovers. They are a pantry staple we are almost never without. On the rare occasion that bananas over ripen and need to be used, I turn to my favorite banana bread/muffin recipe. The sweetly spiced nourishing treat tastes AMAZING! They are…
Hello Dear Readers, Do you love hummus? It most certainly plays a starring role in our kitchen. We love it any style: lemony, garlicky, spicy, with roasted red peppers, black beans, chunky or smooth. The crackers, on the other hand, simply act as a vehicle for transporting hummus from bowl to mouth. In an…
The first time I was asked “what do vegans eat?” my response was “fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds.” Then the follow-up question came, “yes, but what do they eat?” and I understood. This wasn’t a question about the particular ingredients consumed on a vegan diet but rather about how they come together in satisfying…
