Four plant-based and vegan restaurants to know in Brooklyn? Just four? Of course there so many to choose from. I’m outside but not really. It’s true. I am slowly making my way around NYC and feeling good about what I’m discovering. Save this post and share it with friends who might be visiting NYC. Go Plant-Based and Vegan … Read More
Trader Joe’s is not for the faint of heart. The 59th street location here in NYC was the Game of Thrones. It was crazy! There were hundreds of people racing around with and without shopping carts. I felt like I was on an Indy 500 race track except I was the only one not in a race car! … Read More
Protein is the first thing that I thought about when I started leaning away from animal products. I didn’t even really know what protein was. But, I became very concerned about getting it. Then I became concerned about getting enough. The truth is, I grew up with one understanding of protein. I understood that it came from meat. … Read More
Black History month ain’t what it used to be. When I was in middle school, all of the information came out of a dusty textbook. Sometimes, there were specials on television that we watched in class. And there was always the Black History month celebration that wrapped up with each of us bringing a dish to school that … Read More
Valentine’s Day is one of the Big Kahunas of gift giving season. How much did we spend in 2022? 23.9 billion dollars! That’s a whole lot of expressions of love. Okay I’m sure there were other expressions as well. I’m thinking I love you, like you, need you, wanna know you, hope you like me too. Well you … Read More
Plant-based mylks have been popping up everywhere. Did you notice the spelling? Now you are one of the cool kids. Yes that’s the new way to describe a liquid made from nuts and plants. MYLK. Pretty cool huh? As a reminder, Veganuary is a great time to take a look at non-dairy alternatives. Why Are People Choosing Plant-Based … Read More
Veganuary begins on January 1st. You can celebrate plant-based nutrition for the entire month. Sign me up. I’m in! Perfect timing after the food friendly holiday season. It’s been a good two months of eat, drink and be merry. So maybe this challenge is for you. You can pledge to try a vegan option daily. You can even … Read More
Thanksgiving can feel like the make or break holiday for your family. We eat all year long but the last Thursday in November is a moment! Just look at all of magazine covers in the supermarket. And what about all of the glossy images online? There is so much pressure to make food that is both delicious and … Read More