VEGGIE BURGERS Makes about 8 medium patties. The below measurements are close approximations. Ingredients 1 can black beans 1 c cooked quinoa (I always cook it in Better than Bouillon veggie broth, but you can use any veggie broth, including homemade) 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 lg red Read more…
While many of us are gearing up and hunkering down for a cozy holiday season, this and so much more is what’s going on in factory farms everywhere. It’s painful to witness, but billions of cows, pigs, chickens, turkeys, and sheep are living this nightmare, 24/7. I’ve actually seen much Read more…
To all supermarket employees across the nation, please accept my sincere apologies for making your job any harder than it already is. I know dealing with the general public is not always easy and the last thing you need are random crazies coming in and causing a ruckus when all Read more…
“Compassion is the fashion, say no to fur!” Back in the 1980’s when I was in my 20’s, and completely not veg in any way, there were three animal cruelty no-no’s that seemed common knowledge, even amongst those of us who were meat and dairy eaters but also wanting to Read more…
Just because I no longer eat dairy doesn’t mean I still don’t know how to party. Be Daring. Eat cupcakes. Go vegan. Dani
Last year was my first Thanksgiving without turkey. I had just gone veg, but not yet fully vegan, and because turkey was such a central part of the holidays, I was scared of “slipping” so I didn’t go anywhere that whole weekend. I also preferred staying home and cooking delicious Read more…
Hunker down with this one on a chilly fall or winter day! And, it’s a no-brainer for kids. The ‘cheese’ sauce is essentially made of all vegetables and, once it’s been blended together in the food processor, the speckles of green from the broccoli make it look even more fun Read more…
Speaking out against eating animals at a supermarket. My first one. Guess who was really scared, but did it anyway? For the animals. Be daring. Go vegan.
I’ve been doing variations of butternut squash soup for years, and, depending on my mood, this one’s my favorite. It’s so simple and SO good! 2 medium-sized butternut squash 2-4 medium-sized sliced leeks 3-5 minced garlic cloves 2 cans coconut milk Heat 1-3 C. water and add 1-2 Tbsp of Read more…
This is how a new vegan makes a killer smoothie. In a blender: 1-2 fresh frozen bananas cut up, 1 cup fresh frozen strawberries, 3/4 cup almond milk, 1 Tbsp almond butter, 1/2 tsp ground flax seed, light drizzle of maple syrup. Blend on “smoothie” setting. Gulp it down! Be Read more…