Chickwheat Shreds: Easier, more versatile and delicious than you might think!
It had been awhile since I'd made Chickwheat shreds, and I won't wait so long til next time. I've finally developed the definitive recipe...
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Jan 28, 20224 min read
Getting Steamy: Faster, healthier, tastier, more beautiful vegetables
With the new year, you might have resolved to eat more healthfully. For many people that could mean including more colorful, fiber-packed...
Jan 25, 20223 min read
Omega 3's are plentiful in a whole-food, plant-based diet
You've probably heard about the importance of getting sufficient Omega-3s in your diet. They're found in many foods, including flax and...
Jan 8, 20227 min read
One diet resolution to rule them all
What if you could make just one change that could help you lose weight, reverse disease, help the planet, eliminate animal cruelty and...
Jan 4, 20223 min read
Fritatta without fear!
If you've gone plant-based, and are foregoing eggs, you needn't deprive yourself of easy, satisfying egg-based entrees like the humble,...
Oct 4, 20213 min read
Tofu-based Mayonnaise rocks it, and is perfect for salad dressings.
Although I love my cashew based mayonnaise, I understand that raw cashews may not be widely available, and are a bit expensive - even...
Sep 30, 20213 min read
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas
Having seen several versions of this on the internet, I decided it was high time to make my own! Finding a package of whole wheat...
Sep 17, 20214 min read
West African Collard, Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew: Authentically satisfying.
You may have already noticed that I love Collard Greens. Big time. I could give up every other kind of green leafy vegetable except for...
Sep 9, 20214 min read
Vegan Low-Sodium Chikin Bouillon is easy, healthy and tasty.
Do you remember those nasty little, foil-wrapped bouillon cubes that our grandmother's used to rely on? Were they really chicken? Nope....
Sep 4, 20214 min read
If life gives you giant zucchini, make zucchini relish
The neighbors went out of town for several days, and came back to zucchini the size of an ocean liner. Well, maybe not that big, but BIG...
Aug 12, 20213 min read
Quick, healthy treats are right in your pantry.
I've never really been much of a 'dessert' person. Back when I was still using animal products (butter, in this case), I made the...
Jul 26, 20214 min read
Creamy Vegan Carrot Cauliflower Soup - from Instant Pot to the blender. Bam!
Another totally simple soup that will garner rave reviews - earthy, subtly sweet and satisfying. This soup comes together - out of the...
Jul 25, 20215 min read
Vegan Seitan Lentil 'Steaks' will satisfy that craving
Anybody who's gone WFPB (Whole-Food, Plant-based) will admit there are times when they'll get that craving for a juicy, flavorful cut of,...
Jul 23, 20214 min read
Cooking lists will inspire, save money, lower stress
Cooking has always been something of an aspirational pursuit for me. I'll see some recipe in a cooking magazine - or just an Instagram...
Jul 22, 20216 min read
You'll eat more veggies if they're tastier and more appealing.
Back in the 1950's - when I was, ahem, young - American home cooks had an amazing talent. They could take beautiful, fresh vegetables and...
Jul 19, 20214 min read
Fresh, fast and fabulous: Vegan Pea Soup Parisian
If this soup was any easier, it would be in a can on the shelf - except it wouldn't be as healthy or fresh tasting. And, it's as close as...
Jul 11, 20217 min read
"What's a go-to meal when I'm tired and not inspired?" is asking the wrong question.
I've been browsing the WFPB (whole-food, plant-based) groups and forums, and this question seems to come up every time. It's easy to...
Jul 10, 20214 min read
Japanese-inspired Golden tomato Gazpacho: Fast. Vegan. Refreshing.
It's 104 degrees here in Reno, Nevada today, and I'm not about to turn on a microwave, much less the stove. I'm not sure that I could...
Jul 2, 20214 min read
Collard Greens à la Benin with Black-eyed Peas. The legume, not the band.
Having been born and raised in Florida, with it's southern roots, Collards and Black-eyed Peas are a part of my personal food heritage. I...
Jun 26, 20213 min read
Keep your cool with this creamy, chilled cucumber soup!
The temperatures here in Reno, Nevada are predicted to be over 100 degrees for this next week, and the thought of a hot kitchen isn't...
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