The Impetus That Started It All – Vegan Tattoo – Portland Veg Tour Part 4

February 12, 2019

The Impetus That Started It All

On February 23, 2018, my friend, Kris, and I went to a local tattoo parlor that uses only vegan ink to get our long-talked-about Vegan V tattoos. We both had them placed on the inside of our right wrists.

These were not the

Peasant Italian Food At Its Absolute Best – Fava Beans (instead of Kidney Beans) and Potatoes

January 29, 2019

Hungry and want something hearty, nutritious, and delicious in a flash?

Well, this dish is for you.

My Uncle Buddy used to make this for me all the time when I was a child. While Uncle Buddy has long ago crossed the Rainbow Bridge, his memory lives on in

Happy Birthday to Me Today! My Journey Up To This Post

January 22, 2019

birthday, retirement, vegan, Veganification

Doesn’t Get Much Better!

I’m writing this blog on a cool Sedona winter’s day in the comfort of my home retaining last night’s flannel pj’s, heavy socks, and a vastly oversized, baggy Vaute Couture pullover sweater with a delicious cup of coffee at my side. My kitty assistant, Maizie, has

Portland Vegan Tour Series Part 2 – Farm Spirit

January 15, 2019

As promised last week, let’s talk a walk down my memory lane, reminiscing about Farm Spirit in Portland and the evening that blew me away on the Richter Scale of Gastronomy.

Starter

As we began to gather for our festive evening, the first pour of our beverage flight was paired

Reasons to Make the Change to Vegan Living in 2019!

January 1, 2019

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Living a Cruelty-Free Life

I have been a vegan for a very long time. I try to encourage others every day to live a cruelty-free life and consume only plant based nutrition. Doing so can help with a number of physical issues many in America and around the world suffer

Sweet Potato Bourbon Meringue Pie

November 13, 2018

crust, holiday, pie, sweet potato

Change Things Up

In keeping with the Holiday Season, how about pleasantly surprising your loved ones and friends with a change-up from the expected pumpkin pie with a spirited sweet potato pie?

If you use an organic, store-bought pie crust that’s 100% whole wheat or gluten-free, this pie is quick

Beef Wellington with Mushroom Spinach Stuffing and Brown Gravy

November 6, 2018

beef wellington, easy, gravy, holiday, vegan alternative

Add This to the Holiday Menu

As we are quickly approaching 2018’s Holiday Season, thoughts begin to turn to what’s going to be on our holiday feast menu and what to bring to the holiday potluck dinner.

This absolute show stopper may seem daunting; but honestly, it isn’t.

It’s Not

Lavender – and Oldie, but a Goodie!

October 30, 2018

aroma, baking, butter, lavender, vegan

A few years ago, I wrote a blog all about Lavender and how it’s gone beyond just an air freshener scent! You’ll find below my blog from June, 2013. with a great recipe for Lavender Shortbread Cookies! Enjoy!

So, we all know how wonderful lavender smells, right? It may

Grilled Avocados and Lemons

October 23, 2018

appetizer, avocado, easy, grilled, lemon, quick

Betcha Didn’t Think of This …

Whether I’m hungry and need to have something delicious and nutritious in a pinch or want to impress guests with an appetizer that I can bet most likely they never even heard of never mind tasted and couldn’t be easier to prepare, grilled avocados

October is National Cookbook Month

October 16, 2018

air fryer, chocolate, cookbook, main street, non-dairy, vegan

Cookbooks – My Favorite Read

Those of you who know me personally know that I read cookbooks as others might read novels or non-fiction. I can’t help it. I’m obsessed with reading cookbooks, especially well-written, well-illustrated vegans ones that tell some stories in between the recipes.

I get

Let’s Celebrate! Today is National Pizza Day

October 9, 2018

beer, brew, pizza, vegan

PIZZA! PIZZA! PIZZA!

Who doesn’t LOVE a great vegan pizza?

I know I do. And today, we have a plethora of vegan pizzerias (one of my favorites is from my old stomping grounds in Philadelphia, Blackbird Pizza). Right here in Sedona, we are so lucky to have Picazzo’s

World Farm Animal Day – October 2

October 2, 2018

animal, compassion, facts, farm animal day, stats

While I was searching the internet regarding World Farm Animal Day, I was shocked and appalled at how many images said “Happy World Farm Animal Day”. Contrary to those images, it is anything but happy. In fact, quite the contrary.

Bad For You

Eating animals is not healthy for human

VEGANIFICATION

The Impetus That Started It All – Vegan Tattoo – Portland Veg Tour Part 4

The Impetus That Started It All

Peasant Italian Food At Its Absolute Best – Fava Beans (instead of Kidney Beans) and Potatoes

Hungry and want something hearty, nutritious, and delicious in a flash?

Happy Birthday to Me Today! My Journey Up To This Post

Doesn’t Get Much Better!

Portland Vegan Tour Series Part 2 – Farm Spirit

Reasons to Make the Change to Vegan Living in 2019!

Living a Cruelty-Free Life

Sweet Potato Bourbon Meringue Pie

Change Things Up

Beef Wellington with Mushroom Spinach Stuffing and Brown Gravy

Add This to the Holiday Menu

It’s Not

Lavender – and Oldie, but a Goodie!

Grilled Avocados and Lemons

Betcha Didn’t Think of This …

October is National Cookbook Month

Cookbooks – My Favorite Read

Let’s Celebrate! Today is National Pizza Day

PIZZA! PIZZA! PIZZA!

Who doesn’t LOVE a great vegan pizza?

World Farm Animal Day – October 2

Bad For You

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