Black owned businesses always get a spotlight during Black History Month. The reality is that these businesses deserve love all year long. So many operate with fewer than ten employees. They are the very definition of small business. As daunting as it might be, an estimated 161,031 Black or African American-owned businesses were in operation in 2022, with … Read More
Spaghetti Squash is not spaghetti. Let’s just get that out in the open right now. It’s not the cousin of linguine. Nor fettuccini’s sister. This squash gets it’s name from the fact that it looks stringy. Okay well, you have to cook it first. Once it’s done, you can use a fork to scrape it so that the … Read More
I fell in love. There it was, inside of one of my weekly CSA pick ups. The kohlrabi was green and oddly shaped. I was intrigued. I have shared in the past that a Community Supported Agriculture program is a great way to discover new fruits, grains and vegetables. It can really expand your plant-based vocabulary. Each week … Read More
Drink water and mind my business is more than just a hot song. Water bottles are trending as must have items for everyone. In my house, we have a cabinet full of them. There are glass ones, aluminum ones and plastic ones. Some of them have logos imprinted on them and some are generic. In truth, we are … Read More
Broccoli mash came into our lives by accident. We had a bag of frozen broccoli sitting in the back of the freezer. I’m gonna say it’s been there more than 6 months. No judgement please. A huge part of being a plant-based advocate means finding new ways to love classic foods that I grew up with. It ain’t … Read More
Sheet pans get a workout in this house. You may know them as bake pans or cookie sheets. A kitchen must have for roasting or baking anything. I remember trying to use just aluminum foil. That can work but I appreciate the sturdiness and support that comes from a sheet pan. In recent years, I’ve purchased all kinds … Read More
January is all about getting more plants on your plate. The Veganuary celebration runs from January 1st through January 31st and the commitment is easy. You have a whole month to go from plant-curious to plant-focused. That means a whole January without animal products. No meat, no cheese, seafood, nada! There’s a lot of pressure put on the … Read More
The best gifts are the ones that you wouldn’t mind receiving yourself. Am I right? The gift giving season is here and I’ve got you covered. From your favorite foodie to your home cooks, we have something for everyone. When I first started remixing my plate, I wasn’t too concerned about kitchen tools and appliances. I had the … Read More