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 […] Read more…
Going Green
Green Tip Tuesday – Carbon Neutral Blogging
I found this intriguing post today over at the Big Green Head Blog on how you can make your blog carbon neutral and therefore blog with a clear conscience. Here’s how it works: (visit 1 Blog, 1 Tree for more info). 1. You blog about this “my blog is carbon neutral” initiative (which originally stared […] Read more…
Meatless Monday – Apple, Pear and Cranberry Pie
Fall is approaching – finally the past week’s heat wave has passed. Phew! We made it! When my box from “Farm Fresh to You” came this past Friday, there were beautiful apples and pears inside. Since we’re leaving later this week, on a trip to the Grand Canyon, I wanted to make an effort to […] Read more…
Green Tip Tuesday – Homemade Stain Spray
We ran out of stain spray! Yes, sound the alarm…this is serious. Do you have one of these? Or two of these? I know, innocent enough looking, right? Don’t be fooled though…trouble and stains always follow them around. So, when Pops sounded the alarm that We ran out of stain spray!, I had to remain […] Read more…
Meatless Monday – Japanese Lunch
I’m so very into Japanese food lately. I love the flavors and the textures of the food – and the fact that it can be so very healthy is just a bonus. One of my favorite bloggers, Emily, from The Happy Home Blog posed a question this past week about what you bring for lunch […] Read more…
Simple, Tasty Bread
You’ve probably come across this recipe out there on the internet. I’ve seen it in a few blogs around too. It also appeared in The New York Times where Serene from The Mommy Food Project saw it and then emailed it to me. I figured it’s been out and about so much for a reason… […] Read more…
Green Tip Tuesday – Reusable Produce Bags
This week’s tip isn’t really as much of a tip as a reminder. We all know we should be using reusable shopping bags. Even if you don’t purchase them, you can find a lot of free ones out there – I got a variety this summer at different Music-in-the-Park festivals and farmer’s markets. Even if […] Read more…
Meatless Monday – Vegan Protein Morning Smoothie
I often get asked how I’m sure I’m getting enough protein as a vegan. I try to be conscious of eating enough legumes, tofu, soy, spinach, etc., to accomplish this, but honestly, I’m not sure some days that I do – is anyone ever sure? One attempt I make is to start the day off […] Read more…
Go Raw!
If you don’t already think I’m freak enough for being vegan (yes, I know some of you do) well, here’s your chance to confirm it as I’m about to share my love for these “Raw” snacks made by Freeland Foods. (The company and their philosophy sound amazing, too.) Honestly, they are so yummy – and […] Read more…
Green Tip Tuesday – Carbon Footprint
Have you ever measured your Carbon footprint? I’d like to think ours is not that bad. We live in a tiny home, only use our air conditioner about 3 afternoons a year, heat with our fireplace and natural gas in the winter, drive minimally (aside from going to work). Then I realized we do seem […] Read more…
Meatless Monday – Summer Corn Salad
I know, I know, it’s practically Fall already – so what’s up with the summer salad? Well, it’s yummy, that’s what’s up. And since it’s been a chilly summer out our way, there are finally some tomatoes to eat and hopefully more to come before it gets colder. This tasty recipe is from the BitterSweet […] Read more…
Favorite vegan cookie
Still on a road trip, but wanted to share my favorite vegan cookie as I found it in a coffee shop yesterday. It’s from the Alternative Baking Company. They make many flavors, my favorite is Lemon Poppyseed. Oh and this is the first post from my phone, hope it works! Read more…
Green Tip Tuesday – Cleaning with a Twist
Have you seen these cleaning products before from Twist? I hadn’t until this weekend, but apparently they’ve been around since 2007. Sometimes I feel like I’m a hermit in a cave. They’re plant-based cleaning products. Though I can be persuaded, at times, simply to buy a product based on the packaging – and this may […] Read more…
Meatless Monday – Hummus
Happy Labor Day everyone!! And Happy Day 1 of the 21-Day Vegan Kickstart! Today may prove to be a bit of a challenge as it’s a holiday and I’m sure most people have a picnic of BBQ to go to, but don’t get discouraged. It’s all about making choices for your health, so simply do […] Read more…
Green Tip Tuesday – The Scented Room
I’ll admit it, I love, love, love when my homestead smells good with scented candles, scented wax tarts, essential oils, or even mulling spices on my stovetop. I especially love wax tarts that are handmade with essential oils. I found some this summer at a Primitive store in New England that I absolutely adore. Truly […] Read more…
Meatless Monday – Veggie Sushi
Veggie Sushi I love vegetable sushi rolls. A few years ago a friend of mine showed me how to make them. I’ve adjusted the recipe slightly – making it vegan – and here it is: The ingredients: I’ve been able to find most of the unique ingredients in the Asian (international) section of most grocery […] Read more…
Green Tip Tuesday – End Junk Mail
Junk Mail!! AARRRGGHHH!! Everyday my mailbox seems to have some in it even though I do what I can to make it stop. I think all it takes is a little diligence – and I possibly need to add some more. If you Google search “end junk mail” you can read all the statistics about […] Read more…
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 […] Read more…
Green Tip Tuesday – Mosquito Control
My friend Nia is currently in Bali and being eaten alive by mosquitoes. So, I thought it appropriate to look up eco-friendly ideas on repelling these nasty vampire bugs. Here’s the first recipe I found on Care2.com: Mosquito Repellent Oil 10 drops essential oil (use oils such as basil, eucalyptus, cloves, geranium, peppermint, rosemary, lemon […] Read more…
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. […] Read more…
Bella Petite – Sincerely, Nia
This week my good friend, Nia Peeples (who decided to take a much needed vacation) asked me and a few other “inner circle” friends to write guest articles for her Bella Petite column Sincerely, Nia while she’s away. Needless to say, I was excited and honored that she asked me. Nia and I tend to […] Read more…
Green Tip Tuesday – Computer Shutdown
Here’s my “Green” tip today. I found this one at The Daily Green (to read more tips from them, see link below). Save energy and wear and tear on your hardware by shutting down your computer at night. You’ll save an average of $90 of electricity a year. I always try to turn all my […] Read more…
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 […] Read more…
Green Tip Tuesday – Household Cleaner
I love Borax. Even though it says on the box “laundry booster”, I use it for much more cleaning than just in my laundry. Here’s a quick little tip to create a general household cleaner. Mix 1 teaspoon of borax with 1 teaspoon of liquid soap, squeeze in one lemon and add 1 quart of […] Read more…
Meatless Monday – Zucchini Bread
How’s your summer garden going? If you’re like me and so many of my friends – and especially my daughter Libby, you have a TON of zucchini. I absolutely love zucchini and add it to just about everything right now – breakfast paninis, stir-fries, kabobs on the grill – they’ve all been delicious. Today, however, […] Read more…