Happy Valentine’s Day

Ahhh, Valentine’s Day! That special day where anything chocolate is fair game! Yes, I know it’s more than that. It’s about showing that special someone you love them with cards, flowers, special dinners, etc. But I’m going to be honest here, my special someone is off on a trip right now, so today is all [...]

Meatless Monday – Lazy Stuffed Peppers

Almost exactly a year ago I posted a similar recipe on stuffed peppers. So, you’re probably asking why am I posting again? The answer is probably because I haven’t made them since then, and I just got reacquainted with how very easy they can be to make – especially if you have a local Trader [...]

Are You Ready for some VEGAN Football?!

Wow, it’s that time of year again!! Superbowl Party Time!   Are you ready? We were really excited at the prospect of the 49ers being in the game. I must admit though, that since they didn’t make it, I think we’ll enjoy a more stress-free game. (plus routing for the Patriots is kinda in my [...]

Meatless Monday – Almond Oat Walnut Scones

So, you know those super yummy Maple Oat Nut scones that Starbucks sells? Yes, the ones that are NOT vegan?!? Well, since moving into this vegan life, these scones are something I’ve been missing….A LOT! I’ll even admit that within the last couple of years, I have had one now and then – I plead [...]

Meatless Monday – Minestrone Soup

Happy 2012 and welcome to my first Meatless Monday post of the year! I can’t think of a better way to start this year than with a warm, healthy, hearty bowl of soup! This recipe is from my Esalen cookbook – I love it and hope you do too! Ingredients: 1/2 pound uncooked small white [...]

Meatless Monday – Vegan Pizza

Happy Thanksgiving week! The week of good food (and probable over-eating) is here! Enjoy & Celebrate! Before we get there though, and before your hours of following recipes, creating divine dishes and “wow”ing your company begin, you may want to have a “low-key” Meatless Monday. So, I declare this Meatless Monday – Vegan Pizza Night! [...]

Holiday Recipe Blog Hop

Can you believe it’s the holiday season already??? Are you at a loss for a special dish to prepare to “WOW” your family with this year? I’ve seen a ton of delicious healthy, raw, vegetarian and vegan Thanksgiving recipes posted lately and figured it’s time to do another BLOG HOP Please share your blog and [...]

Meatless Mondays – Vegan Pumpkin Cupcakes

Yes, I love “pumpkin” everything!! Especially at this time of year. So, of course, I made a vegan pumpkin treat – CUPCAKES! Because, who doesn’t love cupcakes?? (If you don’t, then let us prepare in intervention). This recipe makes 12 delicious fluffy cupcakes. Ingredients & Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and [...]

Meatless Monday – Beans, Beans & more Beans

I’ll admit it…I’m all about the beans lately. Bean soup, bean stew, beans, beans, beans! They’re just so easy to make and also so very tasty to eat!! And  I’ve been making them in some form pretty much every weekend in my crockpot. Here’s what I’ve been up too – easy, yummy, aaahhh. I found [...]

Meatless Monday – Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Here’s all you need  to know: My cousin Serenity texted me his recipe last week. I made it this weekend. It is simple to make. It is DELICIOUS! You will LOVE it! You should make it NOW (and thank me later)! Here’s what you need: 1 Spaghetti Squash 1 Jar spaghetti sauce – or equivalent [...]

Meatless Monday – White Bean Patties

This recipe is inspired by Whole Living magazine. I read it, I craved it, then I made it! Ingredients: 1 – 19 oz can white beans 1/2 shallot, finely diced 1 small carrot, finely grated 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1 tsp chopped fresh sage Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive [...]

Banana Coconut Cream Pie

Not that there’s ever a bad time, but this week I figured I needed to make a “Springy/Summery” dessert. Summer is trying to get here…but it’s just happening a bit too slow for me. Maybe this will move it along a bit. The recipe comes from VegNews May/June 2011 (my favorite magazine). It was created [...]

Vegan (Brownie) Sundae

For anyone who thinks it’s “No Fun” being vegan, here are a few steps we take around this household to have some: Step 1 – Bake the fudge vegan brownies from the mix you purchased a few weeks ago. Step 2 – Top with your favorite non-dairy frozen delight. (Optional – heat up the brownie [...]

Meatless Monday – Black Bean & Corn Soup

I think finally my taste buds are returning!!  maybe it was the cold/flu, maybe it was the antibiotics, but wow, food has just not tasted very good lately! I’m ready to eat and enjoy food again and, this recipe just sounded DELISH! Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium red onion, chopped 1 medium yellow [...]

Meatless Monday – Vegan Shepards Pie

I’m starting to come around out my fever delirium….finally. AND, tonight (Sunday) I just want something super tasty to eat but super easy to make. I”m missed cooking and “food” this week, so being hungry is a good sign I’m sure. I’m opting for Shepard’s Pie. There are many, many ways to go here, but [...]

Meatless Monday Review

  While working on re-capping our Hawaiian vacation for you, I realized that it’s been a while since I’ve done a re-cap on vegan food alternatives that I use and love. Since it’s “Meatless Monday”, I thought I’d post one today and also link back to some older posts I’ve done. While I do know [...]

Lita’s Loves – Marinated Tempeh

Another “hit” for Turtle Island Foods, Inc. – you know those same people who make Tofurky (including the new Tofurky pizza I mentioned a few weeks ago)? Here’s the latest product I’ve tried from them – Marinated Tempeh. I purchased 2 varieties at Whole Foods last week: Yummy Sesame Garlic and Coconut Curry. They’re very [...]

Healthy & Happy Vegan Anniversary!

One year ago this month I made the commitment to go vegan. I’ve been a vegetarian on and off for most of my life, so it didn’t seem like too big of a stretch to go vegan. I’ll admit at first, I had to be more conscious of my choices especially eating out and especially [...]

Soyaki!!!

Here’s my “product share” of the week…I kinda think I’ve been doing that lately without even realizing it  – though I need to think of a catchy name for it…hmmm…any ideas? Maybe “Lita’s Loves” This week, the star is: I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this stuff!! I always seem to have left-over rice (or grains) along [...]

Meatless Monday – Mac & Cheese

Recently I was asked about a vegan cheese option that is “good” – meaning it melted, baked, and basically acted and tasted like cheese. I’m happy to say I found one called Daiya. I actually first experienced this “cheese” option at Amici’s on their vegan soy pizza (thank you, thank you Amici’s for being a [...]

Meatless Monday Recipe – Chocolate Chip Scones

I try to mix it up with the recipes I post – not always a main dish, side dish, or dessert, etc. I do this because I know there are ton of wonderful food and recipe blogs out there to follow. At this time, I’m not so much a recipe creator as a recipe follower. [...]

Meatless Monday – Drop Biscuits

Oh how I love biscuits! Even simply “rustic” drop type biscuits. These are super quick and easy to make and just add some “fun” to any meal. I’m finding that most of the recipes I make can vary each time I make them. Last week’s Vegan Zucchini Bread has been remade to include walnuts in [...]

Early Prep for a Meatless Monday

This recipe is amazing!!! It’s from my friend Wendy who’s son turned vegan when he was 15. Because she was such a dedicated (and amazing) mom, she really worked on putting meals on the table every night that her whole family would enjoy. She’s been sharing them with me and, honestly, they ARE amazing. I [...]

Monday – Green Update

Every Monday I’m trying to post the latest “green” information I’ve found along with a tasty vegan recipe – remember it’s Monday so go Meatless!! Monday Recipe Here’s a tasty recipe from vegweb.com. If you don’t know about Vegweb.com, you should really check this site out. It’s one of my go-to sites for vegan and [...]

More Green, Vegan and Eco ideas for Everyone!

WOW, I’ve been reading about so many new and exciting Green, Vegan and Eco-friendly items lately that it’s just simply about time I do another share page. Before I forget, it’s Monday, so go Meatless!! If you need an idea for dinner tonight, here’s a quick recipe: Mexican Casserole Vegan Ingredients: 1 lb rotini pasta [...]

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