Kale used to be the dark leafy green found around salad bars and on platters as decoration for the “real food.” Today, it’s all about kale. It’s everywhere. For me, it feels like kale burst through the land of leafy lettuces like Dani headed for the Iron Throne. If you didn’t watch Game of Thrones then let me … Read More
Cauliflower was always the boring colorless cousin of broccoli. That’s how I described it anytime someone asked me what I thought of it. But with age comes wisdom and after years of avoiding it, I finally took a good look at cauliflower. I found out that cauliflower is great source of fiber and b-vitamins. It also is a … Read More
There was a time when Easter meant a feast of meats. We decked out our annual dinner table with ham, roasted chicken and lamb chops. We were carnivores and the more meat dripping in butters, sugars and gravies the better. But things are different now. We don’t cook that way any more. When I started leaning into a … Read More
And just like that I discovered another national holiday. The Great American Meat Out was created by the Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) in an effort to encourage everyone to go vegan for a day. Oh yeah, it’s been thing since 1985 and since then people from all around the world have participated. Similar to Veganuary, which challenges … Read More
Red beans and rice is one of those side dishes that appears visually intricate but always tastes simple yet delicious. I am a recovering carnivore. I never imagined a time when my red beans would not be simmering with seasonings, peppers and lots of sausage. Remixing my plate means leaning away from animal products. I’m having fun and … Read More
The Super Bowl is all about the snacks in my house. We look forward to watching the game but we definitely look forward to snacking. We are Denver Broncos fans but we watch every year no matter who is playing. I have fond memories of the most incredible tailgating parties right outside of Mile High Stadium. If we … Read More
I’ve been transitioning to vegan snacks for the past year. In my former life, cheesy cheddar nachos and crispy chicken wings were my faves. Now that I’m moving from plant curious to plant focused, things are different. I love a good snack. Over the years, I have built quite a reputation for creating all kinds of yummy tidbits. … Read More
You can create a yummy vegan cake and swap out eggs for plant-based yogurt, applesauce and even bananas. It gets better. We now have access to a variety of alternatives to cow’s milk. Oat, almond and soy milk are available in most cities. In the past few years, I have learned that dairy can cause lots of inflammation … Read More