Month: February 2012

Vegan protein power in one meal! Not that we need as much protein as we think! POW right from the start- this is the main topic non-vegans like to throw at a vegan, yet, hardly the argument they should be leading with. If you really care about your vegan friends then make sure we are not eating processed carbohydrates, packaged goods […]

Who am I to turn down a vegan dinner date — or double date for that matter! More food to photograph! I’m wondering if it’s becoming increasing embarrassing to dine with me– I am thinking so! Well, that’s not going to stop me from ordering all the healthy items on the menu nor will it stop be from taking pictures- flash […]

Hey not everyday can be a new recipe or dining out extravaganza! Truth be told– I had leftovers today for lunch and dinner! haha Boring for you and me both, however, let’s be real- simplicity is sometimes critical – and no one likes to waste good food! It’s also great to plan your meals ahead of time and eat them throughout […]

Homemade soup is good for the soul isn’t it? Yes it is! It was always my savior when I was feeling under the weather. For a couple of days now, I have been feeling that tickle in my throat- you know that final sensational warning saying “fix this now or I will take you out of commission for a few days.” […]

If you live or work in the West Village- it really takes a lot to visit the Upper East Side of Manhattan!  Baby Greens and Quinoa Salad I have heard of Candle 79 a few times; it’s just that I never made it up there– and you know by now I will travel far for vegan food. Valentine’s dinner was the […]

Can you even imagine how happy I was to find my two favorite passions in one spot- candy and non-GMO ingredients! Just in time for Valentine’s Day!SOCKERBIT, Sweet & Swedish.Luckily, I have been able to reduce my sugar addiction since my lifestyle overhaul 2 years ago. Still, I do have to admit I have a sweet tooth. That being said, this […]

Sunday is a great day for cooking and relaxing! Today I thought I would try something more advanced- finally I am digging into my vegan cookbooks. This one is from Alicia Silverstone’s The Kind Diet, from the “superhero” section!This is how Alicia describes the SUPERHERO diet:“The Superhero plan is loosely based on the macrobiotic diet, which takes its principles form […]

Milk your own almonds!Since I love smoothies- I figured.. why not? It’s only going to be THAT much healthier! No processing, no packaging, no preservatives or sugar! The first time I made almond milk- I had no idea what it entailed. I didn’t realize that I really had to squeeze the milk! Now I have made it a few times- I […]

Yesterday was for juicing – today it’s a smoothie! I made one of my all time favorites:  Chocolate banana peanut butter SMOOTHIE! Who would ever have thought something like this would actually be healthy? Well, it is- of course to the degree of your choices for the ingredients.  This smoothie has protein, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Depending upon your selection […]

My goal is to juice every day! I feel that it’s one of the best ways to start my day, creating a fresh vegetable juice made from fresh organic greens in combination with beets, carrots, ginger and an apple for added benefits and flavor. This has been a wonderful way for me to ensure I get greens into my body and […]