Eating From Scratch: Vegan Journey
"Reinventing Indulgence" One meal at a time!
I sometimes refer to certain streets in the East Village as vegan row. If one is closed or super packed, there is always another down the block. I wanted to try Bhataki Cafe but they had a cooking class going on which is also something I would like to do there! Next time! Lately, I have been craving Caravan of […]
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There is only one person and only one day a year that I would give in to going to a steakhouse– and that’s for my Mom and on Mother’s Day! Of course I was reluctant but what can I do- it’s Mother’s Day! I tried to take my time getting there hoping to hit traffic.. lol j/k but I […]
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Feed your skin with organic and natural homemade face cream! Sure we nourish our body through eating nutrient rich food but we still have to be conscious of what we put on our skin. Skin is the largest organ of the human body representing an average of 16% body weight. It’s necessary to keep our skin clean and healthy as […]
Read moreOften we pick up things from unlikely sources. Well.. as far as I’m concerned- anyone who can cook or prepare anything .. is a mentor for me! I just didn’t expect to hear about recipes from a young non-vegan “party girl” with just one too many vodka drinks in her.. and over loud music.. in the dj booth! But hey.. […]
Read moreSpaghetti squash is amazing! Actually, this began as an introduction of the konjac noodles from an earlier blog to a friend of mine who had never tried them. They are new and different for many people. The taste may have to be acquired but you can get used to it- I can get used to anything with zero calories lol. […]
Read moreI do like to flip through vegan cookbooks, mostly, as we have established already… for the pictures! This one made the cover of The New Vegan Cookbook, by Lorna Sass: TOMATO – CHICKPEA Curry in Eggplant Shells I guess this idea of stuffing vegetables can go along way- you see… this can look impressive and taste great- with no […]
Read moreI couldn’t stop thinking about my polenta mistake! From my blog the other day: Creamy Polenta with Mushrooms. Even my friends wouldn’t eat it! I brought it into work with a few other dishes that I had made and the polenta just sat there… soupy… waiting for someone to try it but there were no takers. Don’t get me wrong- […]
Read moreThis recipe, Elegantly Simple Stuffed Bell Peppers, is also from The Vegan Table. The author, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau has another book too: the award winning, The Joy of Vegan Baking. I really prepared this recipe on point! This not only looks great but is absolutely delicious, fulfilling and professional looking. It’s almost as if I can cook! Ingredients: Bell peppers- […]
Read moreI often wonder why there are not more pictures in many of these cookbooks I see. I started thinking about why it seems unnecessary to these authors. Personally, I need pictures! Pictures make a book sell! I guess it comes down to publishing costs- perhaps then they would really be photography books! Cooking is an art and so is the […]
Read moreOk I admit it’s becoming increasingly embarrassing to dine with me! lol Now I have the idea in my head to “light” the dishes using the flashlight app from one of my phones while simultaneously shooting “flash off” from my iPhone. It’s the photographer in me- can’t help it! I have to get the best pictures and I have to […]
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