The first time I scooped a spoonful of garbanzo beans into my mouth, they were the most bland-tasting balls of mushiness that I’d ever had.They had no flavor and so for me served no purpose other than the notion that they must be healthy because of their proximity to all the other healthy foods under…
You know, I’m all about eating foods that give me energy; and the older I get the more energy I seek. Before I became a vegan, and even before my vegetarian days, I ate the way I was taught: three meals of substantial portions per day, with snacks in between. Ironically, eating like that every day didn’t…
Giving up cheese, yogurt, and 90 percent of the processed foods I was eating in my vegetarian diet didn’t require a whole lot of suffering on my part when I became a vegan. However, when I decided to throw away all of my usual salt seasonings I thought I had also trashed any chance of…
Using cashews to cream up dishes is not new in the vegan world, but it’s new to me so I’m excited! I’ve been a vegetarian for over 25 years and a vegan for just over a year but experimenting with the many ways I can boost my food flavor and still eat healthy is still…
Kale is absolutely my favorite taste choice for greens. They have mild flavor that blends well with whatever seasonings you prefer and their flexible texture means less cooking time. I refer to this method of preparing kale or collards, as stir-frying but they are also being steamed. Placing a lid on your frying pan or…
I know you’re probably thinking, “who even pops popcorn on the stove anymore?” Right? Ok, valid question. I mean, why take the time when we’ve got Orville, Jolly Time and all their colleagues to package it up all nice and pretty for us? Well, personally I’ve control issues. Because when I pay for all that packaged…
When I was younger, kale was pot-bound, submerged in water and seasoned with neck-bones, other meats and salt.
Strawberry-Cabbage Smoothie Have ever thought that cabbage would taste delicious in a smoothie? Years ago my Dad would blend cabbage and orange juice to drink after jogging; well for me it was after walking. I remember drinking the combo – not so much a smoothie – and thinking that I could probably do without it;…
My Coconut-Kale Smoothie Whooee! Let’s kick this Vegan MoFo off right! Though I’ve been a vegetarian for 20-plus years, I started my journey toward vegan bliss one year ago this past July and I’ve never looked back. I’ll fill you in on all the details of my transition in another post. Right now I’d like…
You can’t go wrong with spinach – whether you are seeking more fiber in your diet or you are lowering your calorie-intake, spinach will serve you well. Rich in Vitamins A, K and calcium as well as many other nutrients, spinach packs a powerful nutrient punch. Substitute its dark leaves for the iceberg lettuce you…
Change Grow SHINE! 