I found a recipe, from one of my favorite vegan authors, Dreena Burton, for Avocado & Pinto Bean Enchiladas and thought, “That sounds damn good.” Dreena’s recipes generally center on whole-food ingredients (she doesn’t use much tofu or seitan and rarely uses fake vegan products, save for Daiya cheese), so I it surprised me to […]
Toxic Baby: a TED Talk & Film You MUST See
I wanted to scream, “YES!…YES!” and dive into the middle of the street and set up a drive-in theater and force the public to view this TED Talk from Penelope Jagessar Chaffer and Tyrone Hayes when I first saw it. But that seemed, well, akin to a frenzied dictator. So, I share it with you, […]
Man Up! Take the Macho Out of Nachos & Find Strength in #Health
When my husband and I first started dating, we began a mutual journey into veganism. He made the change for health reasons, and I did it because I loved him madly. The first family function he attended with me was my large, Catholic, kielbasa-gorged family’s annual Christmas party. I knew I had to marry this […]
Attune Foods Cereal Review: Whole Grains, Kid-Approved
Attune Foods so generously sent me a box brimming with three varieties of cereal: Uncle Sam (rolled wheat), Erewhon Corn Flakes, and Erewhon Crispy Brown Rice. I was so excited to create a few unique recipes using the dry cereals as coating for fish, or as a crust for a delectable dessert, but we never […]
Best Meal Planning Websites & Services
Meal planning is one of the essential keys to eating healthfully. (I talked about meal planning in my Steps to Healthier Eating.) It ensures that you’ll have the ingredients on-hand to make what you want and takes the stress out of dinner time. Not to mention, it generally saves you money! I’ve put together a […]
Summertime Campfire Treat: Cinnamon Sugar Stick Bread
This weekend officially marks the start of summer in my neck of the woods, er, stretch of the beach. But we’re a camping family, too, and often enjoy replicating the comfort of a campfire in our backyard. This recipe for “bread on a stick” couldn’t be easier, and it’s quite delicious, too! Pull out those […]