The Latest from We Be Sharin’

Book Review: Gluten-Free on a Shoestring

There is more than one reason why Gluten-Free on a Shoestring by Nicole Hunn is a really good resource for those of us with wheat sensitivies, allergies, or restrictions. First, Nicole offers some sound tips for frugal living in general, specifically with regard to groceries and more specifically with regard to gluten-free items. She lists… [Continue Reading]

Bling on a Budget: Get Great Jewelry for Less with These Savvy Shopping Tips

Jewelry accessories can make or break an outfit, and provide pizzazz to your overall look. Here are several savvy shopping tips for scoring bling on a budget. Get serious about sterling silver jewelry. If solid gold isn’t in your budget, but you’d still prefer a precious metal, investing in high-quality sterling silver jewelry is a… [Continue Reading]

Dairy-Free Nogs for the Holidays

From November through New Year’s, eggnog makes the short list of holiday drinks for many house parties and office gatherings. My mother always made eggnog milkshakes for Christmas Eve, and the flavor has always been one of my favorites. So what do you do when dairy becomes an issue? Many families deal with dairy-free issues… [Continue Reading]

Giant List of Gingerbread Recipes: 50 Plus Ways to Enjoy a Traditional Holiday Favorite

Few flavors exemplify the winter holidays more than gingerbread. Recipes for houses and decorated gingerbread men abound, but few people have time to take on that level of project multiple times each season. That’s why I’ve compiled this ultimate list of gingerbread recipes featuring a wide variety of ways to enjoy this traditional holiday flavor… [Continue Reading]

Tress Passes: How to Have Great Hair for Less

Whether you’re a permanent road warrior or dealing with long daily commutes followed by evening business dinners, chances are your hair takes a beating on a regular basis. Keeping it coiffed and in great condition via standard salon visits can add up to big bucks. That’s where having a personal power arsenal of maintenance tips… [Continue Reading]

Book Review: Gluten-Free Makeovers

I was a problem child when it came to food allergies. Dairy? Out of the question. Wheat? Nope. Chocolate? I don’t think so. Fortunately, I did outgrow these allergies. I don’t think I would’ve enjoyed a life of cornflakes with ginger ale (doctor’s alternative to milk), which I loved as a child, but… As I… [Continue Reading]

Nail Care Tips for the Cheap and Lazy

Whether you need to have your nails looking great for professional reasons, or are seeking a more glamorous look for your own personal enjoyment, manicures and pedicures can end up costing you major bucks on a long term basis. My top four tips for keeping nail care costs under control? BYO (Buy Your Own) Tools… [Continue Reading]

Wine Review: Soave Pianello

I guess word of my fondness for Soave wines is getting out, because I just received another one to review. Specifically, the Soave Pianello.

Sassy and Simple Split Pea Recipes

A good collection of split pea recipes goes a long way towards supporting a menu plan of cheap food that’s also hearty and nutritious. If you think soup is the only option at your disposal, think again. These fun split pea recipes take this legume out of the boring box and bring it center stage.

Book Review: The Tipsy Vegan

John Schlimm’s new book The Tipsy Vegan, released this month is a fun-loving look at a number of ways you can incorporate vegan food to throw the perfect party.

Budget Recipe: Vegan Split Pea Soup

Having been a fan of traditional split pea soup since I was a child, I’ve been on the lookout for an easy vegan split pea soup recipe for a while now. I’ve found several that were a bit longer on ingredients, but I wanted something easier. So I decided to create my own version.

Homemade Pineapple Mango Chutney

Tropical, fruity chutneys are often called for as an accompaniment in many of my favorite international cuisines and recipes. So when I saw this easy, homemade version in Colleen Patrick-Goudreau’s book Color Me Vegan, I knew I had to include it as a companion piece to the book review.

Ferrarelle: A Fun New Sparkling Water for the Holidays

I’ve been receiving so many fun products to try out for the holidays here at We Be Sharin’ headquarters, it’s been difficult to keep up. One of these fun products is Ferrarelle, a natural sparkling water from Italy.

3 Bucks for a $25 Restaurant.Com Gift Certificate! (Through November 9th)

Holy guacamole. I’ll admit to being particularly pushy when it comes to demanding the best deal, but this offer from Restaurant.com is over the top. Three bucks? For a $25 dining experience? Here’s how you can participate. From now through November 9th, 2011, using the promotional coupon code GIFT with the link below will score… [Continue Reading]

Orange Cashew Cream Sauce

This recipe from the book Color Me Vegan was shown paired with colorful veggie wraps that used nori sheets instead of tortillas. With only three ingredients and a blender required, it’s made my short list for quick and easy party sauces.

Cookbook Review: Color Me Vegan

Ever wonder how to work in more of those colorful foods all the doctors seem to be recommending? Colleen Patrick-Goudreau shows you how. Color Me Vegan is broken down into sections. Red foods, purple foods, orange foods and others are covered extensively through recipe lists, tips for including more produce items from each category and… [Continue Reading]

Dairy-Free Nacho Dip from The Vegan Table

Nachos were one of the first things I stressed over when deciding to reduce our dairy intake. So when I saw this recipe for dairy-free nacho dip in Colleen Patrick-Goudreau’s The Vegan Table, I was stoked.

Cookbook Review: The Vegan Table

Hosting special-occasion events with a vegan menu can be stressful even for experienced vegans, let alone when picky-eating carnivores will be attending and the hostess is new to the vegan lifestyle. Colleen Patrick-Goudreau’s The Vegan Table steps up to the support plate with selections like polenta hears, red lentil paté, panini with lemon-basil pesto and… [Continue Reading]

Spelt Tortillas

So many of my friends and colleagues are exploring gluten-free food these days, I thought I should give a nod to their efforts by posting this recipe for spelt-flour tortillas from the book Hearty Vegan Meals for Monster Appetites. The ingredient list is short, along with the prep time, making this a simple go-to recipe… [Continue Reading]

Cookbook Review: Hearty Vegan Meals for Monster Appetites

Vegan-curious cooks often hold back from attempting the transition due to fear their new diet won’t be satisfying enough. That’s where putting the time into a suitably deep collection of hearty recipes comes into play. Celine Stein and Joni Marie Newman have put together a comprehensive vegan resource specifically with the “meat and potatoes” crowd… [Continue Reading]

Vegan Tuna Melt

Finding suitable substitutes for your favorite meals can be a real challenge for those new to a plant-based diet. That’s why having a few helpful foods for going vegan is critical in the beginning. It helps you stick to your guns during the transition period. That’s why this recipe for a vegan tuna melt from… [Continue Reading]

Cookbook Review: The Best Veggie Burgers on the Planet

If you’re a vegan or vegetarian who loves a standard “meat and potatoes” style diet, then having a deep repertoire of veggie patty recipes will serve you well. The Best Veggie Burgers on the Planet, by Joni Marie Newman, is a two-hundred plus page tome featuring the widest variety of vegetable burgers I’ve ever seen…. [Continue Reading]

Baked Macadamia Nut Brie

If you’ve been trying to reduce or eliminate dairy due to allergies or the process of going vegan, chances are you’ve felt a bit deprived at some point. Any cheese lover making the transition does. And special events like Christmas or dinner parties? Fuhgettaboutit. You’re really going to want something that feels as decadent as… [Continue Reading]

Cookbook Review: The Complete Guide to Vegan Food Substitutions

New vegans looking for substitution ideas to help them through the “going vegan” transition period often feel frustrated with the many areas of their diets where animal products remain difficult to remove.

Need a Superior Shopping App? Check out These 6 Savvy Solutions

Whether you’re headed out to embrace the holiday shopping season or simply looking for a barcode shopping app to rely on throughout the year, choosing one or more that meet your needs will help the entire shopping experience go more smoothly. Here are six savvy suggestions to help you find the shopping app that’s right… [Continue Reading]

Hoisin Eggplant Balls

These spicy vegan eggplant balls make for fabulous party fare.

Recipe Recommendation: Pistachio – Cranberry Couscous

Pistachios and cranberries make a healthy and hearty holiday flavor pairing for meat eaters and vegetarians alike. If you’re wanting to celebrate the colors of Christmas with these two foods, try this pistachio-cranberry couscous from The Vegetarian Meat and Potatoes Cookbook as a fun holiday dinner side.