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Taco Tuesday – November 8, 2016

November 8, 2016

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Hola, Amigos!

So, today everyone is familiar with tacos. We devour them at those readily-recognizable fast food chains and savor them at the family-run local Mexican restaurant.

Typically, a taco is a corn (maize) tortilla that is used as the vessel that is folded around a filling. Ahhh, but is has become so much more!

Meatless Monday – November 7, 2016

November 7, 2016

While Sir Paul McCartney is probably the face that we tend to associate with the modern-day version of Meatless Mondays, its beginnings are actually based in early 1900’s during World War 1 (WW1).

Sumptuous Sunday Supper – November 6, 2016

November 6, 2016

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Today is the day when we step away from the busy-ness of the rest of the week and take time in the kitchen to create a mouthwatering supper.

That doesn’t necessarily mean that you are going to spend the entire day toiling away in the kitchen.

Souper Saturday – November 5, 2016

November 5, 2016

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Yippee! The weekend is here. I know…you’ve been running errands all day and the last thing you feel like doing it heading into the kitchen. You could reach into the pantry for one of those vegan canned soups…but honestly, (at least in my humble opinion) I’ve never eaten one of those things and subsequently raved that I just devoured the most wonderful, delectable soup.

I have another solution for you…homemade soup, made easy!

Freezer Friday

November 4, 2016

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It’s Friday. It’s been a long work week. You’re grateful that it’s the start of the weekend; but the thought of heading into the kitchen is daunting, at best. No worries. We have you covered.

Toss ‘N’ Tumble Thursday

November 3, 2016

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Are you or someone you know thinking about transitioning to a plant-based diet and not sure where to start? Starting today, and for the next six days, I’ll be writing about simple and easy ideas based on the day of the week that will aid in coming up with menu ideas.

Today being Thursday, it’s Toss ‘n’ Tumble Thursday.

Dynamic Harmlessness Day – November 2

November 2, 2016

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“All beings tremble before violence. All fear death. All love life. See yourself in others. Then whom can you hurt. What harm can you do?” Buddha

Today, November 2, would have been Jay Dinshah’s 83rd birthday. If you haven’t heard the name, Jay became a vegan advocate embracing the concept of dynamic harmlessness after touring a slaughterhouse in 1957. Subsequently in 1960, he founded the American Vegan Society (AVS). Unfortunately Jay passed away in 2000; however, his tireless dedication and commitment to educating people about the practice of nonviolence and the benefits of adopting a vegan lifestyle are no less mirrored by his wife, Freya Dinshah, as the Executive Director of AVS, and his daughter, Anne Dinshah.

So, what exactly is dynamic harmlessness?

World Vegan Day

November 1, 2016

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Today is World Vegan Day and the first day of World Vegan Month. As I paused a moment to acknowledge this day, it brought me back to that infamous day in November, 1997, when I was thrust into transition because Freya Dinshah, Executive Director of the American Vegan Society, recommended that I read the book Skinny Bitches (written by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin) to learn more about what it means to adopt a vegan lifestyle.

Autumn Harvest Pumpkin Sauce

October 25, 2016

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Did you really think I’d let the Fall season pass us by without any mention of this amazing vegetable, the pumpkin! No, it’s not for carving this year. This year we are baking it up and making a savory pumpkin sauce that is as versatile as it is delectable.

The possibilities are endless.

Where Do You Get Your Protein?

October 18, 2016

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How many times have you been asked that question? Far too many to count, for sure. What’s the saying….if only I had a dollar for every time I’d been asked that question.

While the belief that we must have a protein-rich diet is permeating our society today, largely

VEGetariAN Squared

October 11, 2016

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Over the past several years, I’ve noticed that oftentimes the terms “vegetarian” and “vegan” are misunderstood by not only the general population at large but also within our own veg community. And using those terms when attempting to order a meal at a restaurant frequently becomes what would make for

Aquafaba – The Shocking Miracle Ingredient

October 4, 2016

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Don’t you just love being resourceful? Whoever had the brilliant idea of using the liquid from a can of garbanzo beans as an egg white rather than tossing it down the kitchen drain is nothing short of a culinary genius! Oh, and the name it’s been given – Aquafaba –

About Linda Voorhis

I’ve always had a love for cooking and read cookbooks and cooking magazines the way other people read books. They inspire me to create my own recipes and have taught me the ‘science’ of cooking, most especially baking.

Julia Child (definitely nothing veg about her, but probably the greatest skills technician) and my maternal Italian grandmother, Mary, were my first mentors. With the advent of the celebrity chef and abundance of television cooking shows, inspiration continued to be placed before me. Food, its preparation with love, and the creativity it sparks within me, became a passion of mine.

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VEGANIFICATION

Mark Your Calendars!

Linda's Latest Blog Posts

Taco Tuesday – November 8, 2016

Meatless Monday – November 7, 2016

Sumptuous Sunday Supper – November 6, 2016

Souper Saturday – November 5, 2016

Freezer Friday

Toss ‘N’ Tumble Thursday

Dynamic Harmlessness Day – November 2

World Vegan Day

Autumn Harvest Pumpkin Sauce

Where Do You Get Your Protein?

VEGetariAN Squared

Aquafaba – The Shocking Miracle Ingredient

About Linda Voorhis

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