A Review My older daughter and I took a trip to Williamsburg to do some holiday shopping. Since we were in town, we had to make our mandatory visit to the Cheese Shop in Merchant’s Square. (Don’t worry. I didn’t suddenly decide to take up dairy again. They sell more than cheese!) As we enjoyedContinue reading “The Spice and Tea Exchange: Williamsburg”
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The Best Vegan Collard Greens
I wasn’t really a fan of cooked greens until I was an adult. It’s a crime of epic proportions to have missed out on a childhood of this delicious Southern dish when, in fact, I did grow up in “the South.” I didn’t really start to like these until I met my husband! Even backContinue reading “The Best Vegan Collard Greens”
The Power of Food
Our food choices are certainly a big part of how we identify as humans. Food can reflect our culture, our religion, and even our political leanings. Food can prove elusive when it’s not affordable or accessible. Food, or lack thereof, can cause disease. In extreme cases of food allergies, food can cause death. Beliefs aboutContinue reading “The Power of Food”
Kitchen Tools I Love!
I consider myself an amateur foodie. I have always enjoyed cooking, and think of making good food as one of my “love languages.” Transitioning to cooking as a vegan wasn’t that difficult, but it’s helpful to have the right tools. Limiting my diet to only plant based foods, sometimes cooking with from scratch can beContinue reading “Kitchen Tools I Love!”
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”
Grocery Store Tour for Vegans: New Grand Mart
There’s a vegan I follow on Twitter who recently recommended to explore your local international market. I remembered that there is one not too far from us in the West End of Richmond that took over an abandoned Food Lion store. My daughter and I were up for an adventure the other day, so weContinue reading “Grocery Store Tour for Vegans: New Grand Mart”
Easy Guacamole
The old vegan party dip debate is… hummus vs. guacamole. Which one do you bring? Because, honestly, you are bringing this snack to guarantee that you’ll have something to eat! Alas, party days may be few due to the pandemic, but at my house, at least, guacamole is also an essential addition to our MexicanContinue reading “Easy Guacamole”
Vegan Chorizo Stew
We’ve had a bought of cooler weather and rain this week in Richmond. We could all use a little comfort right now, don’t you think? This is a stew I threw together about a year ago, and it was so good, I’ve made it a few times since. The key ingredient is soy chorizo, lendingContinue reading “Vegan Chorizo Stew”
Vegan Goodness: Gravy Edition
Besides cheese and my mom’s potato soup, what is one thing I have mourned the loss of since eating vegan? I missed gravy. I am the gravy maker for our big Thanksgiving meals. I am adept at creating this magical potion to add deliciousness to the most ordinary foods. It’s more of an art thanContinue reading “Vegan Goodness: Gravy Edition”
Anne the Vegan 