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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...
Feb 12, 20225 min read
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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 28, 20224 min read
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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 25, 20223 min read
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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 8, 20227 min read
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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,...
Jan 4, 20223 min read
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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...
Oct 4, 20213 min read
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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 30, 20213 min read
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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 17, 20214 min read
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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 9, 20214 min read
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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...
Aug 12, 20213 min read
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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 26, 20214 min read
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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 25, 20215 min read
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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 22, 20216 min read
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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 19, 20214 min read
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"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 11, 20217 min read
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Are you wondering about getting enough protein in your plant-based way of eating?
Recently, my daughter asked if I'd take a look at how much protein she was getting as a plant-based eater, since she was having a hard...
May 13, 20218 min read
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Soy Curls offer amazing flexibility in meal planning that rivals tofu.
Packages of Soy Curls just seemed like a good thing to have in the pantry during the early days of the pandemic - when it seemed like so...
Apr 20, 20214 min read
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Vegan No-Oil Heavy Cashew 'Cream' is fast, simple and richly satisfying
You've joined the 'just say "No" to dairy' crowd, but are wondering what to do when you've gotta have heavy cream for a recipe. Hmmm....
Feb 16, 20213 min read
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Salade de carottes râpées? Or, just grated carrot salad? Either way, it's quick easy, and tasty.
Salade de carottes râpées is beloved in France. It's found on 'le menu' in bistros across the country. I can pick up a container of it in...
Feb 11, 20214 min read
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France meets Asia: Lentilles du Puy and the perfect bamboo steamer. C'est si bon!
Just the other day, I received another package of 'caviar'. Well, the 'caviar' of lentils, that is, since we roll WFPBNO (whole-food,...
Feb 7, 20215 min read
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