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]
When it comes to finding simple ways to survive vegan travel successfully, a good power bar will take you a long way. And while price point and calorie count may keep you from using them for every meal on travel day, having a trusted brand or two to tuck into your daypack for unexpected scheduling… [Continue Reading]
I guess word of my fondness for Soave wines is getting out, because I just received another one to review. Specifically, the Soave Pianello.
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.
Having recently launched a quest to research vegan snacks suitable for road trips, I was excited to receive some test samples of Annie Chun’s roasted seaweed snacks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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]
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.
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]
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]
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]
