I have come to LOVE Thai food, especially their soups. Perhaps it’s my love of coconut and ginger. A friend gave me this recipe which is supposed to have been crafted to resemble a soup from Noodles and Company. I have never eaten that soup, so I can’t Read More
Plant-based holiday treats
Holidays can be difficult if you are plant based eater. These treats are cruelty free AND no one will know they are vegan so everyone can enjoy them. Of course, they are treats, so these are not low calorie. But during the holidays, why not? In the video Read More
Cashew Quinoa Nut Loaf
This loaf is absolutely delicious! It’s savory and filling and tastes great fresh out of the oven or as leftovers for days afterward. I will say that it requires some prep work, but it is well worth it. I served this to a couple non-vegans on Thanksgiving and they both really like it. As a Read More
Italian Eggplant
This recipe is so yummy and I am not even a huge fan of eggplant. However, I quickly am becoming one. I thought this was the last eggplant from my garden, but I ended up harvesting one more. Lucky me! The video has some pounding in the background from some renovations going on in the Read More
Need Comfort Food?
I had never used orzo before this recipe but I like it — its like rice but it has a totally different texture — a bit slippery, I’d say. I love that this dish is vegan, healthy, fat free (I used vegetable broth instead of oil to saute the onions and celery), and a Read More
Putting my canning skills to the test
After having learned how to can tomato soup and green beans, I decided to try out my new skills — this time with green peppers. I love roasted peppers and often like to put them on a pizza or toss with pasta. I buy roasted red peppers pretty often so I thought, “Why not make Read More
Mom’s Canning Lesson 1: Green Beans
When I was a little kid I remember my mom doing all sorts of canning in the kitchen. My dad grew a large garden so there was always plenty of vegetables to can. Green beans were one thing we always had plenty of and, after I left home, I often got several jars of these Read More
