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”
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Comfort Baking Part 2: Vegan Apple Spice Bread
When my soul feels troubled, I turn to activities that comfort me. The first is running. This morning, I spent a meditative run thinking about the injustices in our world. I ran for Ahmaud Arbery. He was murdered while out on a run in his own neighborhood. We should not be hunted down and killedContinue reading “Comfort Baking Part 2: Vegan Apple Spice Bread”
Growing Food: Sprouts
Do you want to start a little project that is both super fun, provides fast results, is kid friendly, and delivers delicious, nutritious, edible results? This is for you. I’m talking about growing sprouts. I have always been a fan of this nutty, flavorful addition to salads and sandwiches. Sprout, veggie, and hummus sandwich? Yes,Continue reading “Growing Food: Sprouts”
Gardening in 2020: Sustainability is Chic Again!
Who is experiencing anxiety when going grocery shopping right now? I’m definitely in this camp! Surveying empty shelves is panic inducing. Who has lots of time on their hands at home right now? Yup. I’m in that camp, too. So what CAN you control? You can create your own food source. That’s right. It’s aContinue reading “Gardening in 2020: Sustainability is Chic Again!”
Comfort Food: Vegan Banana Bread with a Twist
First, let me follow up on my last blog post. I mentioned that one of my favorite movies was That Thing You Do. One of my friends posted this amazing cover by Billy Joe Armstrong from Green Day as a tribute to Adam Schlesinger, and it’s so good, I almost cried! And as we areContinue reading “Comfort Food: Vegan Banana Bread with a Twist”
Vegan Potato Soup: Comfort in a Bowl
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”
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”
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.”
Anne the Vegan 