What in the world is Aquafaba?

What is it and what do you do with it? When you open a can of beans, you see a bunch of strange looking, sticky liquid surrounding the beans. You know, the stuff you usually strain-off and dump down the drain? Well, guess what?! That is aquafaba! Who in the world discovered Aquafaba? In 2014, …

Gadgets & Gizmos – Air Fryers

With so many people looking for healthier ways to cook, Air Fryers are becoming pretty popular! But, is this gadget something you just can’t live without or a fad that will end-up on some shelf in your garage in a few years? Let’s take a look. 👓😎 What is an Air Fryer? So, what is …

Eating Plant-Based in Family Restaurants

In the 4th part of my series on eating plant-based in restaurants, I did research on Casual Family Restaurants. Some of what I discovered was a pleasant surprise! This information can be really helpful when you’re traveling and don’t have the option to eat at home. Don’t forget to speak-up and let your server know …

Simple ideas for lunch!

What’s on your lunch menu for the week? My husband, Jeff is easy in the lunch department — he makes his favorite almond butter and 100% fruit jelly sandwiches. And that’s what he eats most everyday. He has one of those serious peanut allergies, so we have been very happy (and relieved) to find a …

How to Eat Plant-Based in Fast Food Restaurants

When I first adopted a plant-based lifestyle, there weren’t a lot of choices at fast food restaurants. Yeah, there were a few vegan only or vegetarian places out there – but, eating a quick meal out was tricky. Luckily, the whole foods plant-based way of eating is really starting to catch-on and there are so …

Eating Plant-Based in Ethnic Restaurants

In part two of this series on eating plant-based in restaurants, I am sharing information on some yummy things you can order in ethnic restaurants. Ethnic restaurants are great places for those who want to stick to their plant-based lifestyle. Many people in countries around the world eat a lot of plant food in their …

Eating Plant-Based in Restaurants (part 1)

I remember very well how overwhelming it was to eat in a restaurant when I first went plant-based. At first, I looked for vegan or vegetarian restaurants, but those aren’t always available nor are they always very healthy.  When I began to venture out to regular old restaurants, I started to learn some helpful tricks …

Everything Chocolate!

Here’s a little chocolate history lesson. It’s not too long, I promise! 😉 Then you’ll find some delectable, delicious, plant-based chocolate recipes for your Valentine’s Day (or any day) celebration! Valentine’s Day + Chocolate = Love💕 Have you ever wondered how the marriage of Valentine’s Day and Chocolate began? As I started working on this …

Plant-Based Super Bowl Party Foods

Super Bowl Sunday is coming up very soon! Are you ready for the some football party foods? 😃 Here are eight plant-based appetizer recipes that are sure to be a hit with everyone at your party! Vegan 8-Layer Dip Cauliflower Buffalo Wings Black Bean Taco Hummus Guacamole Baked Tempeh Buffalo Bites White Bean Beet Hummus …

One potato, two potatoes, three potatoes, four…

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 …