As we continue to quarantine, many of us are turning to familiar foods that ease anxiety and use up all of those pantry staples we stocked up on. Of all the dishes from my childhood, this one is probably the best. It’s my family’s comfort food, and one of the first things my mom wouldContinue reading “Vegan Potato Soup: Comfort in a Bowl”
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Now Blooming: Pink Lady’s Slippers
Taking a pause from thinking about the virus to reflect on nature. When I was a kid, my parents would tell stories to my brother and me about how they went hiking in their younger years. They became quite skilled in finding and identifying wildflowers and birds on these adventures, and they frequently shared thisContinue reading “Now Blooming: Pink Lady’s Slippers”
Yellow Rice: A cheerful side dish!
When I was little, a favorite side dish at my house was yellow rice. Do you know the kind? It comes in a bright yellow, shiny bag. It’s delicious, but it’s also full of MSG and other processed ingredients. Not too long ago, I had an epiphany of sorts while wandering the aisle of theContinue reading “Yellow Rice: A cheerful side dish!”
Grocery Store Tours for Vegans: Trader Joe’s
I began writing this post long before the emergence of our current pandemic, and most of the photos for this post were taken on a trip prior to the outbreak. And although my grocery store tours will be sparse for now, it’s worth touring Trader Joe’s at this time. I visited yesterday, and they haveContinue reading “Grocery Store Tours for Vegans: Trader Joe’s”
Rules of the Road: Running Edition
I’m sending this out as a special Friday edition, hoping it will help those who will go for a walk or run this weekend. I’ve already had to edit from my original writing due to multiple changes from new regulations regarding COVID-19. Taking to the streets now that gyms are closed? It’s a weird timeContinue reading “Rules of the Road: Running Edition”
Our new normal?
This new world is one big, giant suckfest. Does anyone else feel like they are living in some horrible made for TV movie about the end of the world? I’m sure my feelings are far from unique. I’m trying to take solace in other things, like being outdoors while we are still allowed to doContinue reading “Our new normal?”
Looking for Allergy Friendly Vegan Meal Ideas? Try this Alfredo style pasta!
How is everyone surviving while we are social distancing in our new reality of COVID-19? While my husband thankfully still has work, I do not. Since I work for a rehab hospital, census is low. I anticipate that there will be some interesting changes to the utilization of those beds soon. But no one reallyContinue reading “Looking for Allergy Friendly Vegan Meal Ideas? Try this Alfredo style pasta!”
Best thing since sliced bread? Homemade instead.
Is your grocery store out of bread? Here’s a way to make it yourself! How is your COVID-19 quarantine going? It’s day two. I’ve prepped all that I can. Kids are getting instruction on how school will proceed remotely. My husband is set up to work from home. And I’m waiting for my next opportunityContinue reading “Best thing since sliced bread? Homemade instead.”
Survey Says?
As the reality of spending a lot of time stuck in isolation sinks in due to measures to control the COVID-19 outbreak, I’m trying to decide what content to provide. I’d love to know what you want! Do you want me to continue the grocery store tours? I do have a few I can finishContinue reading “Survey Says?”
Anyone else feeling a bit anxious?
Anxious? Focus on what we CAN control right now. How many of us thought we’d see an outbreak like this in our lifetimes? Honestly, most days I feel like the queen of anxiety. My husband thinks my concern about COVID-19 is unwarranted. And yet here we are… in the midst of a pandemic. I thinkContinue reading “Anyone else feeling a bit anxious?”
Anne the Vegan 