I frequently get asked if there are any foods that were my favorite growing up that were not vegan. Or which animal foods I miss the most. Too be honest, it is not the actual food I miss ( because honestly my tastes have just changed), but the social ease of eating food with other people…
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Summer Peach & Spinach Salad with Creamy Mustard Dressing
Ever since the early harvest a few weeks ago I have been eating peaches with abandon. Having plump, sweet, tangy, drip-down-your-arm peaches is truly one of the greatest feelings in life. I am probably averaging 2-3 large peaches a day (not sorry) either in my oatmeal, smoothies, with black-strap molasses, or sliced on their own. …
Antipasti Pasta with Sun Dried Tomato Dressing
You know those fancy self serve olive bars in the grocery stores, I’ve always wondered if people actually used them since I rarely saw people lined up. It wasn’t until recently (when I finally got around to liking olives) that I understood the allure of an entire bar dedicated to salty, sour, spicy, preserved…
Low-Fat Lemon Poppy seed Dressing
Even though my husband’s least favorite food is leafy green salads it does not stop me from trying to get them into his diet as much as I possibly can. Although his list is limited, the two “acceptable” types of salads that he will eat include classic Caesar with romaine, drenched in dressing or a spinach…
Spring Greens Sandwiches with Edamame-Dill Spread
Guys! Spring is finally here. Not only am I being woken up by the ungodly amount of chirping birds in the morning, a few days ago I had a rabbit on my back steps, AND I found daffodils in my lawn! The previous owners of this house must have planted them, or they are just…
Mediterranean Cannellini Bean Dip
A while back I stumbled across a recipe online that would turn into one of my party favorites and entertaining staple for years to come. Gena Hamshaw over at The Full Helping blog created a recipe that can stand the test of time. Every single time I make her Polenta Squares with Walnut Tapenade I would end…
Spiced Hazelnut Cacao Clusters
Recently my husband and I, along with one of our best friends took a much-needed vacation to Portland, Oregon. We wanted to do it in the fall so our friend could experience real chilly weather (she lives in Los Angeles). We found a cabin in the middle of wine country and we enjoyed a full…
Crunchy Winter Slaw
Winter is not exactly the time we think to pile on the fresh fruits and vegetables, but it should be! Instead of thinking about apples and beets we are thinking about cookies, pies, casseroles, soups, stews, cinnamon rolls, and hot chocolate.
Soba Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Noodles. My favorite food group in the world. Something I could have every day if I really wanted to. Living in Seattle we are blessed to be surrounded by so many Asian markets where you can get any and every kind of noodle you could ever ask for. I frequent the noodle aisle at Uwajimaya one…
Creamy Garbanzo Salad
Having simple go-to meals is essential in trying to keep a healthy plant based lifestyle. Some days you are going to have more time to prep elaborate meals and others you just want to use what you have in the fridge and pantry to whip up something satisfying and delicious, without destroying your entire kitchen….