Well, El Nino is definitely here which means rainboots, cozy sweaters, oversized scarfs, and soup. When you’re chilled to the bone nothing quite says “Let me warm you up,” like a big snuggly bowl of warm, creamy soup. And, fresh baked rolls. Mmmmm. While these creamy soups are delicious, they’re not exactly health food. I did...
This is the second post in our vegan, Thanksgiving sides series. I love mashed potatoes. It’s one of my top comfort foods. There’s really nothing better than eating a warm bowl of mashed potatoes and fried chicken or cauliflower. A couple of years ago I discovered tofutti sour cream which rocked my world. Being allergic...
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! It’s not about gifts, it’s not crazy commercialized. It’s a wonderful time to reflect on our blessings – and eat. And, eat some more. Turkey is a kinda integral part of Thanksgiving, but I want to make every other dish as kind and yummy as possible. So, this whole month...
Vegetable stock is so easy and inexpensive. Really. There’s no excuse to ever, ever buy it in store ever again. You’ll be able to avoid unnecessary preservatives and those awful tetrapaks. I use it in soups, enchilada sauce, risotto, pastas, dog treats and really almost everything. If you want to amp up rice, cook it...
I solemnly swear this Nacho’s so good. Back in high school everyone looked forward to Wednesday: Nacho Day. Trays of brilliant, radioactive, yellow goop filled the cafeteria. This recipe is the stuff high school dreams are made of but without the artificial food coloring and crazy preservatives. It’s also without actual dairy – yep you read...
This week is already insane. I knew it would be, so I decided to try my hand at meal prepping for the week – vegan style. It’s a first and it’s been a lifesaver. I also want to include what I’ve prepped for my boyfriend who eats meat. This is an inter-dietary prep, which means...
I find myself constantly struggling between ideas and reality. I was originally drawn to zero waste by photos of everything neatly arrayed, lots of white, and the sleek idea of minimalism. It was a picture perfect world where everything is calm, organized, and stowed away. Possessions are used with the utmost care and treated with...
