Month: January 2012

I did it! I did it! I did it! (*Heels tapping in mid air lol ~ if only I could)I successfully made my first eggless vegan omelette!If you read one of my earlier blogs you would have seen that I totally messed it up the first time. It was way too gooey– literally! This time I browsed over recipes a […]

When I was a kid, somewhere around 8- 10 years old, I remember my mother trying to get us to eat brussels sprouts. I don’t know why she didn’t just attempt the easier more fun vegetables– or perhaps she did lol! Saturday nights were kind of my mom’s day off from cooking– she was (and is) a great cook but […]

Lifethyme on 6th Avenue (by 9th Street), Greenwich Village, makes the best green champagne that I have had to date, but “you have to get there before 9pm!” lol That’s what they tell us every week when my friend and I get there… late.. after the gym!  My friend swears these are the ingredients so I made it today:GREEN CHAMPAGNESpinachCollard […]

hmmmm why are people afraid of the word vegan?? It’s cult-like.. isn’t it? j/k  Since I am eating vegan- I want to go to vegan restaurants. I think it would be a plus to use the word in the dining literature but I’m ok with organic, plant- based and macrobiotic!  Angelica Kitchen [organic, plant-based cuisine] has been around since 1976. Their […]

Eat it raw! My goal is to strive towards a 60% raw diet and 80% alkaline diet for optimum health. I have a lot of goals though so one thing at a time. lol Eating raw and alkaline produces incredible results for the body. An acidic environment can lead to many conditions and diseases. Most fruits and vegetables are on the […]

I made a complete mess! I was in the mood for my slammin tofu scramble breakfast (which I will make another day)– but nooooooooooo– I had to crave an eggless omelette instead! I figured.. how hard can this be?? Well it’s hard! Keep in mind– I am no chef! I am not even technically a cook!! I quickly looked over some […]

What is an adzuki bean? First off, It’s also called aduki or azuki. It’s used as a healing food in many eastern countries. Adzuki beans offer many health benefits: Used for kidney- adrenal malfunction  Strengthens kidneys by bringing about diuretic effects Promotes bowel movements necessary for proper elimination and detoxification which also keeps bad cholesterol (LDL) low Lower in fat […]

If and when I dine out– these are my preferences in order: Macrobiotic: This takes the “healthatarian” concept up a few levels– super healthy (not necessarily vegan because the concept can include fish) Vegan: Love vegan places because you don’t have to ask “is that vegan?” (not always healthatarian) Vegetarian: Usually they have vegan options– must ask though and ask […]

I guess I can say that QUINOA is my favorite grain! A close second would be the rice family– black, wild and brown! I can’t tell you how disappointing it is to eat out in a restaurant and they don’t even carry brown rice– if my hormones are unbalanced that day I’ll walk right out.. lol. Seriously though, I even went […]

I’m always on the lookout for quality cooked grains when I’m out and about.. on the run lol. One of my favorite deli type places for healthier foods is on 14th street and 7th ave– Westside Market. You can choose from an array of ready to go containers with grains… mixed with a veggie or nut or tofu! Exciting lol.. […]