About 9 years before I became vegan, I became a vegetarian. I didn’t eat a ton of meat before that. Mostly chicken. Some turkey. And it was always just grilled in my George Foreman grill. No craziness like buffalo wings or BBQ ribs. No red meat or pork at all, actually. I always kind of … Continue reading »
Back in the day, my friend used to host a cookie exchange party every year. Everyone would bring about 40-50 cookies and the recipe printed out on an index card. Each person would get to take 2 of each type of cookie as well as the recipe for each cookie. It was an awesome party … Continue reading »
The winter holidays are my favorite. I love Christmas, and New Year’s is always fun, but that other holiday that happens at around this time, well, it’s a super close second. What holiday, you ask? Festivus. That’s right, my friends, Festivus. It’s a Festivus for the rest of us. Every year, for the last 8 … Continue reading »
During the holidays, my favorite dish on the table is always the sweet potatoes, preferably baked and caramelized with maple syrup, pecans, and tons of cinnamon. Every year, I find myself wondering “Why am I not eating this on a regular basis?” I’m sure that if I did make this dish on a regular basis, … Continue reading »
I’m one of those people who, in order to feel better about the not-so-healthful food choice they are consuming, like to enjoy a salad on the side. It’s like adding something super healthy to something not-so-healthy makes it all balance out. Ordering pizza? I’ll throw together a salad to go with my 2 slices. Vegan … Continue reading »
I grew up in a family that was pretty fond of casseroles. If it could be baked in a 9 x 13 dish and serve a small crowd, we were fans. If it contained some sort of Campbell’s condensed soup and was topped with something fried and/or crunchy, even better. A good casserole was always … Continue reading »