Eating From Scratch: Vegan Journey
"Reinventing Indulgence" One meal at a time!
Vegans and hummus go hand in hand. More frequently than not, it’s our saviour. Well.. mine anyway. It’s like a safe food. Non-vegans generally adore it and so will offer it as a snack at parties. Many restaurants will carry it, especially the Mediterranean ones and for sure.. a falalfa place is always nearby. In New york at least! Hummus […]
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“Vindaloo and extra spicy please”. Those were my words as we would call up to our neighbors who owned an Indian restaurant by our summer house. They spoiled us and made whatever we wanted.. to order! I was always a fan of the spices and dipping sauces. The rest was a delicious mystery to me. Now that I am vegan though, […]
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What started off as a mission to incorporate more legumes into my vegan life ended up as a love fest for chick peas. I have a new focus and desire to build a chick pea recipe base. I am already a huge fan of hummus declaring many “best hummuses” in my travels. Not to mention, I myself make some kick […]
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Funny how I am pretty much a city girl at heart, yet I hear about NYC vegan things from far away and unexpected sources. This time it was my Dad’s wife who lives in Westchester, NY. Ok.. it’s not that far but I’m surprised that I don’t know these things. She sent me an article about MAY WAH market in […]
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HUMMUS has been on my to-do list for far too long! Finally, I made it – the short cut way using a can of chick peas. I also enjoy soaking chick peas and sprouting them which could be used as a raw vegan hummus. Recipe Chick peas- 1 can Tahini- 2 tablespoons Lemon- 5 tablespoons Garlic- 1 1/2 Salt- 1 […]
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Honestly, it was an adventure but at least this time it was a group effort! My friend Dot is an amazing cook- generous and thoughtful too, cooking for many different occasions. I really enjoy it at work that so many people have taken an interest in eating healthier. Recipes are passed hand to hand.. word to mouth.. there is room […]
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 moreWhat takes 60 seconds to prepare and can increase your health intake over night? Sprouting! Last week was about fermentation and now we are on sprouting! When people try to jab at me to be funny – they bring sprouts into it – “you and your sprouts” lol! Like is that the best you can do? hehe I love sprouting […]
Read moreVegan snacks (part 3)Mostly everyone loves hummus! I know personally, I forget what a nice snack this makes and what a great condiment it provides for sandwiches and meals. I admit that the first thing I want to do is devour a box of crackers with this hummus but when portioned correctly- this makes for a nutritious mini-meal. For me, […]
Read moreA friend of mine has made these VEGI-BALLS a few times now– each occasion with me going.. are you sure this is vegan?? No eggs.. no cheese.. no meat.. right? Each time they come out slightly different yet oh so good!Chick-pea ballsLarge can of chick peasBell pepperCeleryGarlicOnionCilantroSpices- cumin, turmeric, oregano,sea salt, black pepperWhole wheat bread crumbsOptional: almonds and oatsFor the […]
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