Being vegan helped me realize I can say and do what I believe is right. That's powerful. Nothing's changed my life more. I feel better about myself as a person, being conscious and responsible for my actions and I lost weight and my skin cleared up and I got bright eyes and I just became stronger and healthier and happier. Can't think of anything better in the world to be … [Read more...] about Thanks, Alicia
vegan thursday
Soup, Again?
Here's the "doctored" up recipe for Bean and Split Pea Chowder with Gardein Chicken that I will be serving tonight. The original recipe called for real chicken and of course can be made that way, if you must... 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 cup finely chopped onions 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced 2 celery ribs, diced 2 tablespoons of chopped flat leaf parsley 1 … [Read more...] about Soup, Again?
Soups On.
After 3 consecutive weeks of holiday themed Thursday night dinners, tonight's theme is BACK TO REALITY winter comfort. Sunday, I made a huge pot of lentil soup, sans any animal products, and actually froze most of it for just a few days, took it back out of the freezer last night. Tonight we will have a healthy, relatively low calorie, entirely plant-based meal consisting of … [Read more...] about Soups On.
Good For One, Good For All
"It is increasingly obvious that environmentally sustainable solutions to world hunger can only emerge as people eat more plant foods and fewer animal products. To me it is deeply moving that the same food choices that give us the best chance to eliminate world hunger are also those that take the least toll on the environment, contribute the most to our long-term health, … [Read more...] about Good For One, Good For All
Simply Sublime
Yay. I got to go to Sublime last night. It was...simply Sublime! I do believe Mitch, also really enjoyed the entire experience. Atmosphere was nice. Pretty waterfall to see if you sit in the right place. The restaurant is very big, with lots of tables. With a $50 groupon, coupon (that we paid $25 for) and the December special being 40% off wine, we were set to eat, drink … [Read more...] about Simply Sublime