Do you ever get into breakfast ruts? I love a savory breakfast, but it’s not always easy to make a quick tofu scramble before work or a run. But sweet breakfasts are much simpler. Whole grains are typically the base of any vegan diet, and oatmeal is a favorite. I cycle through overnight oat phases,Continue reading “5 Minute Breakfast!”
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Kombucha Update!
Y’all. I can’t believe it! I successfully brewed kombucha! So it tasted pretty good after the first ferment, and I had high hopes for a good result also after the second ferment. The second round happens in the bottle when you add flavor and, hopefully, create some natural carbonation. If you read my last post,Continue reading “Kombucha Update!”
The Birth of a Brewmaster
While I can’t exactly claim to be a brewmaster yet, I’m starting a journey of kombucha brewing. Maybe we should call me a brewnovice? It’s a labor of love. I do really like the taste of kombucha, but often don’t drink it because of the cost. It’s a special treat for me. However, my husbandContinue reading “The Birth of a Brewmaster”
Grocery Store Tour for Vegans: Wegmans
Wegmans is a fairly new player in the Richmond market, migrating from up north. I have friends who grew up with Wegmans and swear they are the best grocery stores ever! I’ve found the stores to be very nice, however, a bit pricey for some items. They also lack a few brands of my favoritesContinue reading “Grocery Store Tour for Vegans: Wegmans”
My Name is Ocean
This is my entry into the Sports Backers creative writing contest as part of Bike Walk RVA’s Bike Month, which is celebrated in May. Events were a bit different this year due to the Coronavirus, and this one was a new addition to the program! Word limit was 500, which was challenging! This is myContinue reading “My Name is Ocean”
Easy Whole Grains: Village Harvest
A few weeks ago, I answered a random survey from Village Harvest to possibly engage in a consumer panel. I was excited to learn that I was selected, and I received some of their products last week! We all know how healthy whole grains are. It’s a staple of a healthy vegan diet! Farro, brownContinue reading “Easy Whole Grains: Village Harvest”
What a pain in the… Foot?
Let’s talk about a runner’s most essential body part to keep happy: your feet. With each foot strike producing 3-5 times your body weight in force through your foot, it’s easy to have issues with sore feet after a long run, especially those double digit mile ones! On a recent training run, I had aContinue reading “What a pain in the… Foot?”
Grocery Store Tour for Vegans: Costco
The mecca of suburban consumerism lies within the walls of Costco. But who minds, really? They treat their employees well, the stores are clean, and in non-pandemic times, you can score free food. During these strange times, they were also one of the first stores to require face coverings to protect the health of bothContinue reading “Grocery Store Tour for Vegans: Costco”
Stand Like a Flamingo!
Do I have your attention? Ha! Yes, flamingos are generally known for standing on one foot. They also happen to be one of the mascots of my running team, the Pink Nation, a sub-team of the Sports Backers Marathon Training Team. One of our mottos is blood + sweat = pink. But why should humans,Continue reading “Stand Like a Flamingo!”
Riding the waves…
It’s been a week, y’all. I’m just trying to muddle through like everyone else. The heat and humidity that is summer in Virginia is really wearing down on me. It’s not fun to run all these miles in this oppressive heat. I almost cried on my 6 mile run today when my NBC12 Weather appContinue reading “Riding the waves…”
Anne the Vegan 