Vegan Junk Food… Blessing or Curse? Many people assume that becoming vegan means giving up donuts, cheesecake, smores, gummy bears, ice cream bars, cheezies, chicken wings, cheeseburgers and every other favourite treat imaginable. Twenty years ago, they would have been right. Today, they’d be dead wrong. Vegan versions of almost every convenience food, snack food […]
This sauce is the perfect substitute for traditional cheese sauce. It is fabulous on broccoli or cauliflower, potatoes, pizza, lasagna, scrambled tofu, sandwiches, tacos, nachos or anything else you love cheese sauce with. I originally acquired the recipe from my dear friend, Margie Colclough and made just a few small adjustments. Ingredients: 2
Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is a pseudograin. Grains are the edible seeds of grasses, while pseudograins are seeds that are used as grains but come from non-grass plants. Amaranth and buckwheat are also pseudograins. Pseudograins tend to be higher in protein and micronutrients than grass grains. Quinoa is often referred to as an ancient
Makes 6-8 servings. This soup is delicate and smooth. It is a wonderful way to use squash or pumpkin. Ingredients 2 onions, chopped 1 medium butternut squash (pumpkin or other squash also work well), peeled and chopped (about 4 cups/ 1 l) 1 red chilli pepper, diced or ¼ tsp red pepper (optional) 4 cups
Vitamin D has become the new superstar of the vitamin world. It was not so long ago that vitamin D was associated only with bone health and the prevention of rickets and osteoporosis. Over the past decade, the evidence that vitamin D plays a far greater role in health, has escalated. Research suggests that vitamin
This is a perfect centerpiece for a vegan or vegetarian family, or for those hosting vegetarian guests. Instead of turkey, tofu is the protein source. It is shaped and filled with a stuffing of your choice. We offer 3 stuffing choices, but if you have a favorite, feel free to use that instead.
Brenda was interviewed for a newly released documentary film called Bethany’s Story. It is an inspiring story about a courageous and determined teenager who triumphs over a debilitating health condition. Check out the trailer below. For more information, to rent or order the film, see http://bethanysstory.com
Makes about 30-40 turtles or 20 easter eggs If you loved turtles in your former, non-vegan life, these will be quite a treat. The caramel can be used as a layer in raw brownies, for truffles, and many other treats. If you are able, invest in some silicon cookie sheet mats. These are mats