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Homemade Espresso Martini
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Want to make an incredible espresso martini at home? Make this recipe! I’ve
fallen in love with espresso martinis lately and perfected my technique.
Espr...
Thanksgiving Wild Card
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It’s a shame that most people turn to wild rice only when Thanksgiving
rolls around, though with such a strong and legitimate historical
association, the...
Vegan Pimento Cheese
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Creamy, flavorful Vegan Pimento Cheese made with plant-based ingredients!
Perfect as a dip, spread, or topping for sandwiches and snacks.
Stuffed Faux Turki Roast
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Roast serves 8 The little black dress of the serving platter. Always a
classic. Always in style. For Vegansgiving, but really also for any
holiday, this st...
Fluffy Dinner Rolls
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These are amazing dinner rolls! They're soft and moist and come together
really easily using everyday ingredients. They’re perfect for the holiday
table ...
Pecan Pie Brittle
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Pecan pie was always my favorite pie at Thanksgiving. My grandma would
always have pumpkin, apple and pecan and I would have a little of each, but
the peca...
Sourdough Discard Dinner Rolls
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[image: baking pan of golden brown dinner rolls with one missing, on a
cooling rack]These dinner rolls are one of the easiest things I make at my
holiday m...
Whole Food Plant Based Microwave Grits
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I’m thrilled to introduce you to my new favorite breakfast—microwave grits!
Yep, you heard that right. Grits don’t have to be a long, slow-cooking
dreary...
Cranberry Brown Butter Blondies
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This is the perfect pairing of a sweet, rich, brown butter blondie and the
tartness of rhubarb crisp (or cranberry crisp if you’re feeling festive)! I
gr...
A Snickerdoodle Kind of Day
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The other night I set out to bake a cinnamon-y treat with hints of nutmeg
and cardamon--mostly hoping to fill the house with warm spices and homey
vibes....
3-ingredient vegan pickle roll ups
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Vegan pickle roll ups are a ridiculously easy, no cook appetizer that a kid
could make. They’ve got an addictive combination of salty, creamy, and
crunch...
Chocolate Chip Pancake Muffins
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Indulge in my chocolate chip pancake muffins, made with just pancake mix
and four simple ingredients for deliciously fluffy muffins ready in under
30 min...
Vegan Sun Dried Tomato Pasta
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My creamy sun-dried tomato pasta features tangy tomato flavor front and
center, enhanced by spicy red chili and toasted garlic. It all comes
together in a ...
I'm in the Bean Club!
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Hey there! Sorry for the, uh, two-month-plus absence! Since I don't have
time to blog daily anymore, I'm just planning to update this blog when I
can. So...
Vegan Original Tommy's Dupe! (aka Chili Sauce)
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[image: Vegan Tommy's Chili]
Growing up in Southern California, just outside of LA in Long Beach, the
Original Tommy's Chili Fries, Hot Dogs, and Burgers ...
DOTS Candy: A Fun and Chewy Vegan Treat
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DOTS candy is a classic sweet available in a variety of flavors. This chewy
candy has been around since 1945. Mason first made it before Tootsie Roll
Indus...
Lemon Kale White Bean Soup
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Bright flavors and fresh veggies make this lemon kale white bean soup a
recipe you make on repeat. This quick and easy recipe makes bright,
comforting so...
Papaya, Kale & Lentil Sprout Salad with Pecans
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I've been working on increasing my legume intake and enjoying adding
sprouted legumes into my diet more often (to get my daily legumes in
without feel...
Easy Vegan Lasagna Soup
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Enjoy the flavors of lasagne without all the layering and prep work. This
easy, plant-based lasagna soup combines noodles, tomatoes, mushrooms, white
bea...
Woman in the Weeds — Now Available!
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My memoir Woman in the Weeds has been published and is now available on
Amazon! This book is a tell-all kitchen confession of my journey from home
cook t...
Travel & the Food Freedom Lifestyle
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I love to travel but I used to let diet mentality get in the way of my
experiences away from home. I was constantly worried about how I could
squeeze in a ...
Indian-Style Lentil and Potato Hash
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INDIAN-STYLE LENTIL AND POTATO HASH From The Complete Plant-Based Diet by
JL Fields Potatoes are such a comforting breakfast food, and contrary to
food m...
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erişim suna...
Changes
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Hello dear readers, It feels so strange to finally be typing words on to
the pages of this treasured blog that I have to say, I have missed oh so
very much...
French Toast Cubes with Salted Honey Custard
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Happy June my dear friends! It’s wonderful to be back in the blog space,
and to bring you this new and *very* luscious recipe for French Toast
Cubes. Whe...
Sourdough Bread
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This is the recipe for the sourdough bread that I bake once or twice a
week. I’m continuously awestruck by the fact that a gorgeous, golden loaf
of bread...
Immunity Bombs
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Cold and flu season is HERE. It seems like everyone I know is some type of
sick right about now, and I’ve (thus far) evaded it. And I think I
partially hav...
Best Lens Wipes For Camera Update 09/2022
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What is the current state of the Best Lens Wipes For Camera in the market?
As a result of the sheer number of options available, clients are likely to
feel...
September In My Kitchen
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Well to be truthful, much of what I am sharing is from August, but there
will be some things that will take us into September.
But before i start sharing,...
Health Benefits Of Chocolate
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Chocolate has been shown to improve heart health, lower blood pressure, and
help regulate blood sugar levels. It can also help to boost your mood,
increase...
A Quick Update...
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Hey y'all. I hope you've all been well. Retirement has been treating me
nicely and now I'm taking retirement to the next level: I will be selling
my blog...
Saftiger Mohn-Marzipan-Marmorkuchen
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Dieser Mohn-Marzipan-Marmorkuchen ist ein sehr aromatischer, super saftiger
Kuchen, der sich außerdem lange hält. Das liegt zum einen am gemahlenen
Mohn un...
Prediksi SDY Jumat 05-11-2021
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Prediksi SDY Jumat 05-11-2021 Prediksi SDY Jumat 05-11-2021, prediksi
harian yang kami sediakan di sini adalah hasil perhitungan terbaik yang tim
predi...
Apricot Picking Adventure!
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*BO-NANZA!!*
When I was a little girl, we had an old apricot tree in our driveway. I
have such fond memories of eating perfect, delicious apricots fre...
Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Salad
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This Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Salad is a dairy-free and nutritious version
of an all-American classic bar food. This recipe includes a homemade sauce
that...
Hello
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I’m still around here somewhere, going for walks with my pup Harriet and
taking pictures of still-life scenes more than food pictures. I even wrote
a new b...
Tangy Chickpea Salad
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Sometimes I wish computers came with a scratch and sniff button so that you
could smell how wonderful this salad…
The post Tangy Chickpea Salad appeared ...
tweets for 2020-08-18
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Despite Postmaster General Louis DeJoys assurances he will no longer
implement reforms prior to the election, he ha… https://t.co/TbV3LDSE6h ->
Sign the pe...
EAT: elderflower cordial
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I got into foraging a year-and-a-bit ago, after I left my job in London to
move back up North; it coincided with an obvious drop in income as I first
w...
Lockdown Red Beans & Rice
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Here we are two months (!) into the COVID-19 quarantine, and what was once
utterly bizarre has become its own bizarre version of "normal." I've been
coo...
Animal Toast (4 ways!)
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I got all your toast needs covered. That is why I went crazy and made you
these Animal Toast (4 ways!), using a different spread for each: cream
cheese, ...
What I will miss about living in a big city
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If you didn’t get it from the last two travel blog posts, I’m moving to
Portugal! Not only am I moving away from the 2nd largest city in Europe,
but I’m ...
Blueberry Smoothie Jar at RAW ON $10
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Blueberry Smoothie Jar is a delicious recipe from Plant-Based Meal Prep by
Jackie Sobon from the website Vegan Yack Attack. This gorgeous book is full
...
Las Vegas Vegan Eats
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It’s been years, maybe even decades since I last stepped foot in Las Vegas.
Strolling to the gate to catch a flight out of SFO, I spied Amy’s. Totally
un...
Pretzel-Stuffed Peanut Butter Cups
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These vegan Pretzel-Stuffed Peanut Butter Cups are easy to make and such a
delicious treat for fall!.. Peanut butter cups are one of my favorite
treats. Pe...
Creamy Coconut Curry Sweet Potato Soup
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It's that time of year to nestle in with some warm comforting fall soup and
homemade bread. Yes, it is most definitely my favorite time of year! All
summ...
Week 4 Roundup!
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And just like that, VeganMoFo is over for another year! Thanks as always to
our wonderful community for cooking, blogging, and posting like champions
and f...
Travel | New York, NY: Eats
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"Try to learn to breathe deeply, really to taste food when you eat, and
when you sleep, really to sleep. Try as much as possible to be wholly alive
with ...
curried rice salad with pine nuts
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I haven’t posted since 2016 since I’ve been consumed by good work at the
Global Alliance for the Future of Food. Given climate change and other
critical th...
Vegan Chorizo Crunchwraps
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Full disclosure: I’ve never had a crunchwrap before. I can’t remember the
last time I went to a Taco Bell or other restaurant like that – not once
since I’...
Let's Have Coffee
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If you're a regular blog reader, I'm sure you've seen similar posts,
scenarios if you will, about what we might chat about or what I might say
if we sat do...
Welcome, 2019
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Over 15 weeks have passed since I last logged on to Blogger. I was open
about my plans to step back from blogging, but confess that I surprised
myself by j...
Vegan Thanksgiving in Milwaukee 2018
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I am very thankful that in 2018 we have SO many options for celebrating
Thanksgiving as a vegan in Milwaukee! This is a long list and I bet I'll
have to ed...
Beautifying Nettle, Horsetail, and Dandelion Tea
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*I wrote this post in the Spring of 2018 in collaboration with the lovely
hair artist, Roxie Jane Hunt. Be sure to continue reading below to see the
recipe...
Rose Cherry Chia Smoothie – High Raw Vegan Recipe
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Get high! This Rose Chia Cherry Smoothie is the one I want to be cradling
on a paradise island. Because it’s nice and cool, full of water-rich fruit
an...
Cooking at Home with Pedatha
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Something I’ve been thinking about recently is how I push pleasure off. I
save “good” things for a special day, but no day ever seems special enough.
For e...
From the Kitchens of YamChops: review and recipe
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When I was first offered a review copy of *From the Kitchens of YamChops*,
a cookbook by Michael Abramson, chef and founder of YamChops, the first
vegan ...
Stir Fry with Shiitake Eels, Shishito Peppers
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*Dinner* 04/28
Stir Fry with Shiitake Eels
Shishito Peppers
[image: Stir-fry with Shiitake Eels]
Ye olde stir-fry is back with a different sidekick -...
Incredible whipped chocolate mousse
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I eat a lot of chocolate. In fact, I tend to dip into my chocolate stash
almost nightly, even if it means breaking off just a little square to
satisfy my c...
Our Chocolate Hazelnut Wedding Layer Cake
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What’s that sound? *Sound of wedding bells* Just kidding, I’m not getting
married in a church, so there are no bells involved. But the rest is true:
by the...
back to basics ~ trail mix
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[image: IMG_3832.jpg]
The Fall is an incredibly beautiful yet busy time for me- between work and
fitting in all the amazing Fall fun it can be hard to kee...
Low Fat, Oil-free Greek Salad Dressing
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A delicious, low-fat alternative to traditional Greek dressing. Enjoy!
Thanks for subscribing to helyn's plant-based kitchen! I hope you will
click on over...
Favorite Summer Salads
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Around our house, summer dinner is often a big, hearty salad. I love that
salads can be easy to throw together and light on the stomach when it’s hot
out...
Pomegranate orange cupcakes
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Hey, guys! Once again, it’s been a while…you may or may not have heard that
I finally uploaded my vegan cake cookbook!! Like…two months ago, to the
day....
The Cinnamon Snail is inching its way to FiDi!
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If these mouthwatering, behemoth sandwiches and fries look somewhat
familiar, it’s because they are from the creative, vegan mind of Chef Adam
Sobel, the...
Julie & Kittee's Bagel Factory!
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Hello!
I've been a quiet little mouse lately, because my friend, Julie Hasson, and
I have been furiously working on a new project! We're starting a new
...
Easy Asparagus Quiche
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Easy Asparagus Quiche Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 1 hour 15 mins
Total time 1 hour 35 mins I love all the seasons but must confess, BRUNCH
season...
Vegan Poppy Seed Swirl Bread
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Whether you know it as poppy seed swirl bread, makowiec,
Mohnstrudel, makovnjača, or something else altogether, and whether you eat
it for Easter, Christ...
Don’t Forget Your Greens!!
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[image: Don’t Forget the Greens!!]
With all of the sweet stuff around this time of year…… don’t forget to
grow some greens!! I’ve been messing around ...
Nonna’s Gnocchi
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When made just right, a good bowl of gnocchi will make you weak in the
knees. These potato-pasta dumplings are the ultimate in comfort food, and
probably t...
Top 5: Vegan Musikfest Food 2016
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For a list of even MORE vendors, take a peek at our 2014 Vegan Musikfest
post, with a walk-through of the entire fest. Most vendors are still here
in 201...
8 years ago
Curtain Call
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Dear readers friends, This day was a long time coming, but it’s time for
me to say goodbye to this blog. I’ve enjoyed the journey —from everything
I’ve le...
Chocolate Brownie Cake
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I’m excited to announce that my new book “Naturally Lean” is now available
in bookstores! From the publisher: When you’re hungry for a filling meal,
it’s...
I went to a car show, and here’s what happened
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So, admittedly, I’m pretty much the last person to attend a car show. Aside
from being a Texan where driving is prerequisite and a stint dating a total
g...
How I lost 20lbs in 30 days
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One of the benefits of being a vegan is how quickly you can lose weight. In
fact, thanks to cutting out most animal products and replacing them with
more f...
Chickpea Salad with Sweet Onion, Arugula + Olives
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It's been a heck of a year, this 2015, and I sure can't think of a better
way to close it than right here, in this paradise called Hawaii with the
people...
Salt dough ornaments
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My very least favorite part of winter is how early it gets dark outside!!
Gone are our evening walks to the park and hello to more time in the house.
It ca...
Making Images
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Deciding to take a picture has many stages. Having all your tools prepared,
in good condition, is the first step to get out there. Feeling comfortable
u...
My Last Blog Post....
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A very difficult decision, but yes, it is time for me to say goodbye. I’ve
been blogging now since 2006 and 9 years is pretty good going but my heart
jus...
LAVENDER CHAI TEA - CONCENTRATE
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[image: LAVENDER CHAI TEA]
Hello world and welcome to my new domain simple-veganista.com! There's no
going back now....it's all forward from here. I'm curr...
A Minimalist Single Column Blog
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Isn’t it refreshing? One, single column of beautiful content surrounded by
airy whitespace. The demise of the sidebar has resulted in some great new
design...
Easy Lentil Taco/Burrito Filling
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With the help of store-bought cooked lentils, this meaty filling comes
together quickly. There are tons of awesome of lentil "meat" recipes out
there, but...
Calgary’s 6th Annual Vegan Bake Sale
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Vegan bake sale season is here again! Can you believe this is our 6th year
doing this? Because I can’t. Who knew that a place lovingly referred to as
“Cowt...
'Creamy' Sweet Chilli Dressing
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Sour cream, chives and sweet chili sauce are a tried and tested combination
(granted they're usually on wedges) but I thought why not go for a 'creamy'
d...
The Easiest Veggie Burger
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I wanted to title this recipe "the easiest veggie burger recipe that you
don't need a recipe for", but I figured that might make a better subtitle.
One...
Being Vegan in a Digital World
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We live in a fast moving digital world and it’s easy to often get carried
away with our busy lives and make some unhealthy choices. Usually it’s when
we ne...
My Visit to Vegan Treats!
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Ever since I became Vegan, I've had a list of holy grails I wanted to
visit. Chicago Diner, Candle 79 and the Vegan Mini-Mall all got checked off
a while ...
peace out :: final blog post
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Is my cactus trying to tell me something?This will be the last UrbanVegan
post.
As you know from this recent post, I've become disenchanted with blogging ...
Vegan Beef (Mushroom) Stroganoff
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I love garlic. So much that earlier this week I attempted to make a recipe
for 2 people with 8 cloves of garlic. It was not successful. In this
recipe I ...
Raw Strawberry Chocolate Dream Cake
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for a while. Well I was fig...
Completely Board Post #20: Baked Eggplant Burgers
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With just a little over 3-1/2 hours left in Vegan MoFo 2014 here in the
eastern US, I’m sitting down to write my final post. I can’t believe I
actually ...
Cauliflower Hummus
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[image: cauliflower tahini hummus dip]This creamy, yet light cauliflower
tahini dip is like a hummus, except it uses cauliflower instead of
chickpeas! I sp...
Vegan Cuts Snack Box Review!
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Have you heard of Vegan Cuts? They offer great deals on vegan products, as
well as monthly snack and beauty boxes. They were kind enough to send me
the M...
Cheezy Mexican Noodles
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Well HELLO! One of the hardest things to do since I have eliminated dairy
from my household is not making a huge pot of cheesy noodles for the kids
when I ...
2/3 Dark Chocolate Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies
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Happy Meatless Monday. I have a recipe to share that is going to change the
way you enjoy peanut butter cookies forever. My friend Katie made these
cook...
Kimchi fried wild rice with tofu and lotus root
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It’s been almost one month since I wrote my last post for the Vegan MoFo.
In this period I ate a lot of raw vegetables and I fell in love with
kimchi. Agai...
Chez Cayenne has moved
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In late July I bought a domain. The blog elves* have been busy ever since
and now I'm ready to introduce you to the new Chez Cayenne. I don't have
ever...
Cozy Autumn Pumpkin Curry
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Being on vacation and staying in is great. I am able to sleep in until 7:30
or 8 am! I can do as much yoga as my body allows me. I can watch all kinds
of ...
The End of SuperVegan as We Know It
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This is the last blog post on SuperVegan. Observant readers will have
noticed that updates to the site have slowed considerably. At this point,
officially ...
Savoury Tomato Cobbler with Basil and Manchego
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It’s been so long since I posted a recipe I’m sorry. I have so many recipes
to catch up with but no time, which is a good thing I suppose. Fresh To Go
is r...
Kitsune Soba
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This isn’t a traditional recipe. This is a quick and dirty (read: easy and
yummy) version of a hot soup made with soba noodles topped with deep fried
tofu....
Crazy Ass Backpacking/Whatever Girls’ Weekend
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Things often turn out differently than I think they will. I mean, that’s
the truth with pretty much anything–from that potato salad I posted on
Monday to t...
Vegan Sauerkraut Balls. To die for.
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It's been a while. So many things afoot in NFP land, it's hard to keep
track. Here's the short list:
Launched a new business - Nourish - vegan/locally focu...
kalegarita
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just in time for saint patrick's day, i've got a green drink for you!
a few months ago i told the yogi that i wanted to make a cocktail with
kale. i had...
Sorghum Chocolate Chip Cookies (vegan, gluten free)
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Inspiration: my trip to South Africa, where I brought back a package of
instant sorghum cereal that was too unappetizing for consumption.
Adjectives: gritt...
Winter Pink Cocktail
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My city has frozen over! Amsterdam has had minus temperatures for a week
and with the snow earlier last week, the city has turned into an iced over
metrop...
Masala Chai Latté Pudding
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This is the perfect season for chai lattés. It’s also the perfect season
for comfort foods. This dessert combines the two in a rich and deliciously
Ind...
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