I can remember a time when the word “cheesecake” inflicted euphoric thoughts. Stop laughing—it actually did. It was my all-time favorite dessert in my teens and twenties. Yes, my cheesecake obsession span over several decades. My two favorites at the time were Romano Macaroni Grill’s NY Style Cheesecake with a Caramel Sauce and Olive Garden’s […]
Chipotle-Lime Tofu Scramble
Do you know what animal-based food item most new Vegans proclaim to “miss” the most? Eggs. Specifically — scrambled eggs. This surprised me. Personally, the answer is clearly cheese. It was the toughest for me to give up and still takes refuge in my thoughts from time to time—especially if there is a cheesy pizza […]
100 Days of Summer Garden Veggies
I once read that the average person typically loses or maintains their weight during the summer months. Perhaps the reason is the motivation to look swimsuit-ready for that summer vacation or pool party. Perhaps cooler season holidays and social gatherings like Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Years prompt urges to overindulge in food and alcohol […]
Vegan Falafels & Avocado Aioli
Monday, June 12th is International Falafel Day! I have to be totally honest. Before Veganism, I had no idea what a Falafel was. I had never experienced the flavor or learned of its origin prior to my new phase of dieting. One great thing about a plant-based diet is that as you close the door […]
Are Frozen Vegan Meals Healthy?
You see them popping up everywhere in the frozen food aisle – – more Vegan and Vegetarian quick meals. As plant-based acceptance increases, so has their shelf space in the grocery store. Every week, new plant-based products acquire more real estate in the freezer-cooler. I’ll be the first to admit it, when my time is limited […]
