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‘Karma Chow’s Ultimate Cookbook’: Mushroom Quinoa Pilaf


This was a really easy side dish that comes from ‘Karma Chow’s Ultimate Cookbook,’ by Melissa Costello. It’s a pilaf made with quinoa instead of the typical rice. Quinoa is often referred to as a ‘super grain.’ It may be lacking tights and a cape but man, is it full of […]

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My Journey Begins: Becoming an RD


^ Not vegan Hello again! It has been a crazy couple of months. My apologies for the lack of articles! I have made the decision to go ahead and get the schooling I need to become a Registered Dietician, just so you will believe everything I tell you! ;) . I want […]

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‘Karma Chow’s Ultimate Cookbook’: Un-Shepherd’s Pie


One of my boyfriend’s favorite meals is Shepherd’s Pie. So naturally, I had to make an Un-Shepherd’s Pie for him (the key to a man’s heart is through his…uh..stomach….sure). I have made this recipe a couple times now because, well, I like it! I would recommend it to anyone who […]

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Why Vegan?!


The first time I told people I was vegan, the overwhelming response was: “Why?!” or, even more prevalent, “What will you eat!?” Never fear, curious bystanders. After a year, I am still alive! Which most certainly means I have not starved to death. There is a lot of stigma when […]

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‘Karma Chow’s Ultimate Cookbook’: Veggie Loaf


This is the “Veggie Loaf with Tomato Glaze” from ‘Karma Chow’s Ultimate Cookbook.’ I was really excited to make this recipe because I loves me some “meat” loaf. But I have to say, I was pretty disappointed with how it came out. First of all, it takes a while to […]

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Do Not Make This Mistake!!!


I am partial to a frozen vegan pizza now and again. They especially come in handy when you are attending a party where you know pizza is going to be ordered. Just bring it frozen or cook it before you get there! Or if you just have absolutely no time […]

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‘Vegucated’


‘Vegucated’ is a documentary where three volunteers from New York are selected by writer/director/editor/narrator Marisa Miller Wolfson to try a vegan diet for six weeks. “Lured by tales of weight lost and health regained, they begin to uncover the hidden sides of animal agriculture that make them wonder whether solutions offered […]

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Cornelia Guest’s ‘Simple Pleasures’: French Toast


This recipe comes from Cornelia Guest’s ‘Simple Pleasures.’ It was the first time I have had vegan French toast. The recipe uses silken tofu, milk (almond, hemp, or soy), corn starch (I used Ener-G Egg Replacer instead: find out more about this and other egg replacements here!), sugar (I used maple syrup instead of […]

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Nutritional Yeast


Nutritional yeast is a deactivated yeast, that is an essential part of any plant-based eater’s pantry. It comes as yellow flakes or powder usually in a tub the same size as a typical can of parmesean cheese. But some grocery stores, such as Wegmans, have nutritional yeast in bulk aisles in those big […]

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Replacing Eggs


Every time I visit my hometown’s Bakery (it is actually called ‘The Bakery’), I can smell the sweet deliciousness from outside the door…the smell of the black and white cookies, rainbow cookies, brownies, chocolate cake with fudge frosting..chocolate chip cookies…seven layer cakes……okay, maybe smelling it is not quite as good as […]

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