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Meatless Monday – Vegan “Meat” Loaf

I was looking for a recipe to use this package of TVP (textured vegetable protein) I’ve had sitting in my cupboard. What is TVP? Well, the ingredient list says “defatted soy flour”. It kinda looks like small cut up croutons though. The label also describes it as “a highly nutritious soy product” and says it […] Read more…

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 […] Read more…

Being a BlogHer11 Vegan

I express this with JOY!!!! It was absolutely not an issue at all being a vegan at BlogHer11. I was a bit concerned at first, wondering if I would find something in the provided meals and snacks that I could consume. Concerned until I saw: These signs brought me the biggest sense of relief. They […] Read more…

Meatless Monday – Snickerdoodles

Warning: this is not a healthy food post! Yes, the cookies are vegan, but no, they are not a “whole food” without added sugar! I tried so very hard to make them be, but my magic was unsuccessful. They are, however, super yummy, and, I fear, by the time this post is up on my […] Read more…

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 […] Read more…

Vegan health Tips

I had a doctor’s appointment today. Not a big deal really, so no worries. Just been feeling a bit off lately and well, having a bit of a skin rash issue. I’ve been a bit in denial about dealing with the rash, but last week when it appeared on my neck (and forehead), I figured, […] Read more…

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 […] Read more…

Meatless Monday – Banana Pudding Bars

I have been dying to make these! I saw them in the VegNews Recipe Club and between the photos and descriptions, my mouth just watered. It turns out the recipe was created by Hannah Kaminsky of the Bittersweet Blog – one of my FAVORITE vegan recipe sites!! Here’s the recipe and in italics I share […] Read more…

Meatless Monday – The Joy of Being Vegan

Ok, ok, so I didn’t cook anything new this week to share a recipe for. I hope you understand – I was gone most of the week and, though, I did cook this past week, I simply remade some of my favorites. If you’re really looking for a new recipe to try this week, you’ll […] Read more…

Babycakes!!

If you’ve been following my Central Florida trip adventures on Facebook, you know that I was super excited to visit the new Babycakes Bakery at Downtown Disney. WOW! Everything looked absolutely delicious!! I especially loved that they give you a view into their kitchens – so you can watch what they’re baking (and get some […] Read more…

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 […] Read more…

Plane Food Plan

Yes, we flew to Hawaii today..phew we made it even after all my guilty-feelings and preparations. Thanks everyone for your encouragement and support. I’ll admit it takes me a bit to get motivated to go somewhere, but I’m NEVER sorry once I get there. I can tell this trip will be no different! Since it’s […] Read more…

Meatless Monday – Stuffed Peppers

I had a most serious “SENIOR” moment today! I just now at 7:43 pm realized what happened! This morning, I downloaded the pictures from my camera for this post. As I was downloading, I realized that I haven’t backed up my photos from my computer to my external drive in quite some time. So, I […] Read more…

FOOD!!!!

(I’m warning you ahead of time, this is a seriously rambling post…way more than usual) I’m seriously having a FOOD obsession crisis! As in, that’s all I think about..what should I eat, what shouldn’t I? on and on and on….. So, I’ve told you I’m part of Nia’s  Fitness Challenge over at Nia Peeple’s Elements […] Read more…

Meatless Mondays – Vegan Chili

I found this recipe on the C’est La Vegan site (one of my all-time favorite Vegan Recipe sites)..and let me tell you, this is now one of my FAVORITES DISHES! It will be a staple meal in our house!! Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. oil 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup chopped white onion 1 lb. defrosted […] Read more…

More Vegan Blogs!!

This morning, I happened to catch a post over at “The Kind Life Blog” which rang out a call to all the vegan bloggers out there to submit their blog for a potential “feature” on their site. Of course, this blog is by Alicia Silverstone author of the book that inspired my whole turn to […] Read more…

Vegan Blog Love

During this past week’s giveaways, I was overwhelmed by the responses to the Vegan (animal-friendly) handbag. There are so many incredible Vegans out there and I wanted to create a Blog Hop so we could all share our sites and inspirations with each other – and so I can simply find and link to all […] Read more…

Susan Nichole Vegan Handbag Winner!!!

The moment has finally arrived….WOW I simply cannot believe all the comments on this post! The most I have ever received on a post (151) and I’m so touched and honored and have so enjoyed reading about everyone’s favorite thing to wear!! I really got some great inspiration there! I will definitely be trying to […] Read more…

Cookbook Winners (and some Bubba)

So, so sorry for the delay with this day’s winners – the LOVE has just been overwhelming…and I’m simply basking in it!! The two winners of the cookbook of their choice are: Sue Favorite foods are fruits and veggies. I’m not vegan, but love all the fresh things and try to do as little processed […] Read more…

Blog Birthday Week Day #5 – Handbag Giveaway!!

Yahoo!! Day #5 of BLOG BIRTHDAY WEEK In my final giveaway this blog birthday week, I’m giving away this handbag from Susan Nichole: All her products are VEGAN which means they are all made with animal-friendly products. Here are her site details on this purse: Sophia is a Susan Nichole signature bag that’s back by […] Read more…

Blog Birthday Week Day #4 – Cookbooks

Today, we’re heading back on over to the Vegan side. If you enter and win today’s giveaway, you have not just one, or two, but three choices of a prize. Let’s get started with #1 The Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone I’m not sure I can say enough about this book. This is the one […] Read more…

Blog Birthday Week Day 2 – VegNews

Are you ready for Day #2 of I hope so because…. again, today, I’m so grateful for all my readers that I want to share some of my favorite things. Today, I’m giving away 2 subscriptions to VegNews Magazine. I’ve written about VegNews in the past, so I’m sure you know it’s simply, hands down, […] Read more…

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 […] Read more…

Green Tip Tuesday – Greener 2011

Are you still contemplating your 2011 resolutions? How about adding “going green(er)” to your list? There are so many choices we can make every day to move us toward creating a more earth-friendly world. Of course, I’ll continue to share the ways I attempt to create a greener household and life here, but as this […] Read more…