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Plant-Based Mocktails: Make Them For a Brighter January
Plant-based mocktails are bright, refreshing and another excellent way to get more plants into our lives. January can bring the blahs. This is especially true if you live anywhere near the ice, wind, snow and cold temps that make us feel anything but bright and cheerful. January does tend to make us all feel like we have... Read More
Butternut Squash Sauce Creamy, Fresh, and Easy to Make
Butternut squash sauce popped up in my life a few years ago. I was staring at several packages of bucatini pasta and looking for ideas. I don’t know about you but, I get bored from time to time. As I am exploring plant-based nutrition, I’m expanding my food vocabulary. In the past, butternut was a rock hard... Read More
Jerk Spice Chickpeas Make Them For The Perfect Side Dish
Jerk spice instantly makes me think of bold flavor and bold people. Different than the hot that comes from hot sauce, it hits different. Technically, “jerk” is about how meats are seasoned, smoked and grilled. The process and the flavors are a true nod to the culture. You can find this flavor all over the globe from... Read More
Vegan Hummus Board Make It Easy With 5 Ingredients
Vegan hummus board sounds like some kind of transportation. You might not be able to travel on it but it’s worth the effort. This one is made with just five ingredients. What’s cool about making a vegan hummus board is that you call the shots. Whatever veggies you have at the ready are perfect. It’s a versatile... Read More
Arugula Zucchini Salad Makes It Easy To Go Green
Arugula brings a green and peppery taste to this salad. I have come a long way since the days of iceberg lettuce. No shade to iceberg lovers. Iceberg lettuce was all I knew for many years. As a teen, I landed a gig as a cashier at a fancy supermarket. That’s when I first discovered Arugula. I... Read More
Mashed Purple Sweet Potatoes Make The Perfect Colorful Side
Purple sweet potatoes are just beautiful. I grew up with white potatoes in my potato salad. The orange version ruled my childhood. It wasn’t until I was a full grown adult that I discovered the purple sweet potato. I’ve been getting groceries delivered for a while but last week I went out to shop. I always get... Read More
Easy Rice Bowl: Made With Spicy Tofu and Mango
Rice bowl, grain bowl, pasta bowl. You get the idea. Whenever I start planning a “bowl”, I have to decide what the foundation will be. I opened the fridge today and saw a huge pot of brown rice. I knew there was a rice bowl in my future. The Rice Bowl Supports a Plant-Based Lifestyle I grew... Read More
Veganuary 2026: Five Things You Need to Know
As we step into 2026, many of us are setting new intentions for our health, our energy, and the way we care for our bodies. That’s exactly why Veganuary 2026 arrives at the perfect moment — it’s a world wide invitation to explore a more plant-based lifestyle with fun and flavor. Veganuary begins on January 1st. You... Read More