Skip the PB&J! These vegan sandwiches are far more creative – not to mention much tastier – and are perfect for back to school lunches! Back to school season is upon us! I’ve been seeing posts about kids going back to school on Facebook for a few weeks now, but here in New Jersey the first day of…
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Grilled Wedge Salad
Don’t put that grill away! Summer isn’t over yet. This vegan Grilled Wedge Salad is the perfect light meal for warm evenings, and it makes a great appetizer, too. Fresh vegetables weren’t abundant in my meals when I was growing up (it all came from cans or frozen bags), but we did always have iceberg…
10 Reasons to Love Apple Cider Vinegar
It seems that whenever I look up natural remedies for different ailments and conditions, apple cider vinegar is listed as a treatment. It’s often touted as a miracle cure, and I’m starting to believe that it really is. The benefits of apple cider vinegar come from the healing compounds it contains, including probiotics, enzymes, and…
Sesame Noodles
Loaded with fresh vegetables, Sesame Noodles are a quick and easy warm weather meal. I’ve been seeing lots of comfort food recipes online, and for some reason people are already talking pumpkin-based foods. It’s only the middle of August though, and as much as I do love autumn, it’s hot here and we still have…
Tempeh Bourguignon from Protein from Plants
Packed with protein and rich in flavor, Heather Nicholds’s Tempeh Bourguignon just might be your new go-to comfort food meal. How many times have you been asked, “Where do you get your protein?” I know I’ve been asked that question a lot. We live in a protein-obsessed culture, and for some reason most people think…
Cherry Almond Smoothie Bowl
Start your day with a refreshing Cherry Almond Smoothie Bowl! It’s made with just a few ingredients and comes together in a matter of minutes! Cherries are my favorite fruit, and I just can’t get enough of them when they’re in season during the summer months. I love adding them to desserts, enjoying them with…
Is Wine Vegan?
I was working at a food event a few years ago, and there happened to be a table dedicated to a particular brand of wine set up next to mine. The representative for the company somehow caught wind of the fact that I’m vegan and said, “You know that wine isn’t vegan, right?” I said…
Sticky Rice with Mango
Made with just a few ingredients, this Sticky Rice with Mango is a deliciously simple treat! Did you know that I teach cooking classes in New Jersey? I do! I teach public classes in various places around Northern Jersey, and I also offer private personal classes for those who want to learn more about vegan…
What Do Vegans Eat?
Often when people find out that I’m vegan, they start asking about what I eat. “Do you eat fish?” Nope, fish are animals, and vegans don’t eat animals. “What about eggs? Do you eat eggs?” No, I don’t. Eggs come from animals Food Advertising by “If you don’t eat meat, milk, eggs or cheese, what…
Strawberry Kale Salad
Drizzled with a vegan buttermilk-style dressing, this Strawberry Kale Salad is the perfect light meal for swelteringly hot summer days. It’s been hot here. The kind of sticky, humid hot that makes any kind of simple activity seem like a daunting task. I don’t want to do anything except sit very still and drink buckets…
