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Sweet and Sour Crispy Tofu and Rice Salad
Hello dear reader- Recently my husband, Dan, and I travelled to Mt Tremblant, Canada for an Iron Man competition. He was competing...not me! He's a plant-based triathlete and the night before long endurance races like this, his goal is to eat a high...
Oatmeal Bowl: a healthy, plant-based breakfast
Hello Dear Reader- My husband and I eat oatmeal just about every morning for breakfast and there are a variety of reasons we love doing so. They are a simple-to-prepare, low-fat, breakfast option whether using rolled oats, served cold and uncooked with plant-based...
My Experience with a Juice Cleanse
Hello Dear Reader- When my youngest daughter came back from a few days away with friends and announced that she's been eating nothing but junk and needs to detox, I took notice. Her idea...let's do a juice cleanse together. As it happens, I've been...
A Cry in the Night
? This post is a departure from my usual format in which I write about plant-based cuisine, share recipes and nutrition/health information. I wrote this after reading an article about a dairy farm located relatively close to my home in Massachusetts....
Veggie Packed Curry Stew
(Curry in a Hurry) Serves 6-8 Garam masala is a blend of spices typically containing cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, pepper and cumin. This blend of spices adds a highly aromatic flavor and warming quality to this nutritionally dense and simple to prepare...
Challah Rolls
Makes 12 Ingredients: 1 cup lukewarm water 11/2 tablespoons sugar 1 packet active dry yeast 1/2 of a medium-sized ripe banana, mashed 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon almond milk 2 teaspoons maple syrup Preparation: Add...
A Dozen Satisfying and Tasty Plant-based Breakfast Recipes
I'm often asked what I eat for breakfast. For many of us, it's hard to?imagine starting the day without meat, dairy or eggs. Turns out there are many wonderful non-dairy yogurts and cream cheeses on the market. My favorites are two superb products from Kite Hill: an...
Calcium Rich Green Smoothie
Serves 2-3 Ingredients: 4 cups raw kale, roughly chopped 2 cups diced pineapple 1 banana, sliced 1 tablespoon almond butter 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice 1 cup plant-based milk of your choice 1 cup ice cubes Procedure To a blender, add all of the...
Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour 2 tbsp baking powder 3 tbsp sugar 1/4 tsp sea salt 1 3/4 cups non-dairy milk 2 tsp fresh lemon juice (or vinegar) 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana 2 tbsp canola or vegetable oil 1/4 cup non-dairy...
Tempeh and Potato Stir Fry
Ingredients:? 1 block tempeh (approx. 350 grs/12 oz) 3 cups vegetable stock 2 tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups potatoes, peeled and small diced 1/2 cup red onion, diced 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup bell peppers, medium diced 1 tsp chili powder or...