Keeping it Simple Since becoming vegan, Greg and I are often asked what we eat for lunch. Meat has become such a primary player in even the simplist of meals and sandwiches for so many people that to eat without…
There is nothing quite like a perfectly cooked sweet potato. I really try to have a few on hand because you can easily build a meal around one. The prep is nothing. Just scrub and prick with a fork. The…
For most kitchens, tomato sauce is a staple for a quick meal of pasta or for making pizza. I try never to be without some on hand. The wonderful thing about sharing your kitchen with older children is that everyone…
Hummus is wonderful, right? But the store version is a little high in fat and salt, plus it's pricey for the amount you get. Doesn't have to be that way when you make it yourself. It's not hard at all…
Vegan Tuna Salad Sandwich We are often asked what we pack for lunch. Portable and easy meals, like the classic tuna salad sandwich, are an essential for folks heading off to school or work for the day. This chickpea vegan…
This recipe for vegan gluten-free Lasagna, utilizing slices of zucchini in place of pasta, was created in the heat of summer when my son would bring home bushel baskets of zucchini. It became a household favorite, offering a healthier and…
Ethos: Vegan Restaurant Orlando, Florida We were staying in Orlando, FL at the Sheraton Vistana resort for a week's vacation (but that is another story). Of course we knew that we would be looking for a vegan restaurant in Orlando…
RAMEN. What do you think about when you hear that word? Inexpensive meals with no flavor? Living in a studio apartment with three used-to-be-friends? Poor, struggling college days? Sad instant noodles in a bowl flavored from a pouch? Well, stop…
Our attachment to traditions and traditional fare at holidays runs deep. For years, even when I was a vegetarian, the one time of year I would relent and eat turkey was Thanksgiving. I could not imagine a Thanksgiving meal without…
Today, in the U.S., we celebrate Thanksgiving. The history and the reason for the holiday have become muddy for many but its core is being thankful for provision and survival. Somewhere along the way, the turkey, and feasting, became a…