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Want to lose weight fast, feel energetic, and give a plant-based diet a try without having to follow all sorts of recipes?! That sounds like an advertisement for some expensive weight loss plan, doesn’t it? Nope, I’m talking about Mary’s Mini Diet. I just tried it and I think it is something you might be interested …
When a recipe calls for vegetable broth, you have quite a lot of options for which type to use. I keep a variety of veggie broths in my cupboard or refrigerator, including broth in a carton, bouillon cubes and broth base. While it’s very convenient having those available for quick use, you have no control …
Beans are a great source of protein and fiber. Cooking dried beans is simple, saves money and they taste so much better (garbanzo beans are especially yummy cooked from dry)! There are so many varieties – thousands of different legumes out there and they are eaten as a staple food all over the world. When …
I remember my mom talking about eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day and she always seemed to have a can of them on her cupboard. Until a just a few years ago, I didn’t remember ever eating any of those interesting looking beans. After I finally tried some (and found I do like them), …
Back in 2010, when I started considering a plant-based lifestyle, I read and poured over everything I could get my hands on looking for the best information I could find. I decided if I was going to take the big plant-based plunge, I wanted to be sure that I knew what I was doing. In …
What is “nice” cream In a nutshell, “nice” cream is plant-based ice cream made with bananas. It’s as simple as that! Over the years, I’ve been known to call it ice “dream” too. The term can also used for any type of ice cream that is made with plant-based ingredients and without dairy. Whatever you …
Do you love making desserts and snacks with apples, but don’t love how much time it takes to peel and slice them? Well, this nifty little gadget peels, cores, and slices your apples all at the same time! It saves a ton of time and can be used for potatoes and pears too! How does …
When people first consider making the switch to a plant-based diet they often wonder if all the food will be bland and rather tasteless. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Spices and herbs can make a huge difference in even the simplest meals. Years ago, I had a few basic herbs and spices in …
The temperatures are starting to heat up and if you’re like me, you probably won’t feel like doing a lot of cooking for the next couple of months. And for sure you don’t want to turn on your oven! Hummus is a favorite thing to eat during the summer months. What exactly is hummus? Hummus …
Memorial Day is coming up next week and summer is right around the corner. Ah summer, the time for picnics, camping, barbecues, and food cooked on the grill. Food like corn and veggies….and hot dogs. True confession time Okay, I admit that I love the taste of hot dogs. Yeah, those juicy, salty, delicious, indescribable …
It’s that time of year when schools, neighborhoods, and organizations are all holding potluck dinners. If you’re looking for some good ideas for a dish to share, then you’ve come to the right place! From appetizers to salads and main dishes to desserts, here are 18 delicious, crowd-pleasing recipes you can take to your next …
When you eat a whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet, you make the decision to forgo all animal products. Sometimes people continue to eat a few eggs here and there. But, there are some really important reasons why eggs might not be very good for your overall health. Here is a bit of information on the …
There are two things people usually say when I first mention that I eat a plant-based diet. Number one is, But, where do you get your protein? And the number two thing people say is, “I could never give up cheese!” If you are already eating a plant-based diet, then I bet those two phrases sound …
