Eating From Scratch: Vegan Journey
"Reinventing Indulgence" One meal at a time!
I enjoy making the miracle noodles and rice (konjac) for other people since it’s not a common ingredient to work with. I wanted to prepare some bok choy as well so I decided to combine the two. I started with a small base of sesame oil and tamari with the miracle rice in the sauté pan. I added the chopped bok choy […]
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Speaking of PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, I made one of their recipes: Creamy Dill Potato Salad. Yes… they have recipes.. who knew! I donated online to this incredible organization and now I get a few interesting things in the mail like quizzes … and recipes! PETA is all about the animals across the board! This includes […]
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The V-Note is an organic wine bar and vegan bistro, located on the upper East side of Manhattan. My expectations were off a bit- not for the better or worse, just different. I guess I was expecting something on the pretentious side.. not sure why. The V-Note is owned by the same owners as Blossom, both Cafe Blossoms, Blossom bakery and a take-out […]
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It seems people are always on the go, myself included– no doubt about it! Sometimes I just want to grab or make something quick and easy. I actually believe it’s healthier too- to just keep it simple. Today I wanted a wrap with some tofu when I got home from the gym. There was no need to be fancy and […]
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It looks like a granola bar.. it tastes like a granola bar but it doesn’t feel like a granola bar! I really thought I nailed this recipe too! It was easy.. I was about to say.. if I knew it was this easy.. I would be thousands of dollars richer and healthier as well knowing that I can chose the […]
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I set out to make some type of quinoa breakfast bread… and ended up with brownies! I’m ok with that! Actually, this was really good!- a little moist but I think I know what I did wrong! My quinoa wasn’t perfect. How many times have I burned quinoa, spoke of other’s burning it or had it come out too soggy […]
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Yes it’s been an East Village kind of week! One more stop before I go to work after having some vegan pizza at Viva Herbal Pizzeria – it was onto STOGO for the first time! Stogo is an ice cream shop that keeps popping up in my Happy Cow App on my phone! The other night, while out and about […]
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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 […]
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Today marks four nights in a row of dining out.. you know what that means right? I need to focus on juicing and salads to recover! Actually, this is all stemming from my unknown desire to eat at Bhataki Cafe on 1st avenue. A friend raved to me about this place over very late night drinks– well, she was drinking… […]
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This is “Reinventing Indulgence” at its best so far. I went from an addiction to pasta.. to an addiction for those miracle noodles (konjac).. to an addiction for raw raviolis.. lol. It’s what I do- I accept it! ravioli with spaghetti squash Seriously though, I just dined out with ravioli and pizza (both raw) last night and then I order the […]
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