I despise the deprivation mindset that dominate this time of year. Deprivation is dangerous. It grows from a place of “I’m not enough”. It sets you up to feel unfulfilled and punished. Not good. Since an estimated 73% of us tend to give up on our resolutions, I think we need a new approach. This…
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Why We Switched To Oil-Free
As two plant eaters, the overarching principle that guides all of our food choices is simple: more whole plant foods. When put up against this simple guideline, oil doesn’t really fit the bill. You probably read the title of this post and thought, “Huh, no oil?! What’s wrong with oil? I thought certain oils were…
Chocolate Banana Pancakes
We are simple people. We prefer most things- food, travel, holidays, our living environment- to be unfussy and relaxed. Weekends are at the top of this list. Rarely do we pack our weekends full of errands and events. Instead of rushing around, you’ll find us reading, writing, cooking, and strolling our neighborhood. We like Saturdays…
Vegan Cheese Plate
A festive holiday table is hardly festive enough without a cheese plate. Whether you dig expensive, oozing stinky cheeses or (like me) retro almond-encrusted cheeseballs, I’d bet there’s a cheese plate of sorts stored somewhere in your holiday memories. Today we are resurrecting that memory and veganizing it. Whoever said you have to go without?…
Curried Quinoa Stuffed Squash
Let me guess, you are afraid of winter squash. I bet you are so afraid that you gladly pay the premium for already cubed and bagged butternut squash at Trader Joe’s. C’mon now… Your fear is holding you back from something incredible (so typical of fear!). The cooked flesh of winter squash is certainly one of…
Creamy Cashew-Cayenne Dressing
As fall weather sets in, the pull toward a heaping bowl of raw greens begins to fade. Fresh salads just don’t have the same appeal once you’ve traded your sundresses for sweaters. Enter this salad dressing: Creamy Cashew-Cayenne Dressing. The creamy texture gives a sense of heartiness and the hint of cayenne warms you. The…
Smoky Vegan Tomato Soup
Our number one mission is to create a culture around plant-based eating. It’s not a fleeting diet or food trend (or, contrary to my family’s early predictions, it’s not just a phase that I’m going through). It’s a way of life. It’s here to stay. Food and culture fascinate me (which is why Michael Pollan is…
Crispy Sweet Potato Fries + Strawberry-Habanero Aioli
The wonderful fact about baking fries vs. frying them is that baked fries are worthy of a frequent spot on the weeknight dinner menu.They are not as indulgent as fried potatoes, but equally as satisfying (we think) and much easier to make at home. We eat some variation of baked fries at least once a week….
Cocoa Cashew Cream
Sharing. Why are we so hesitant to share? Whether it’s possessions, money, ideas, time, compliments… our inclination is to hold on for dear life. To protect our supposed finite resources. I work at a place where giving is the rule, not the exception. The unspoken tenet is “if you have something, give it.” Oh my,…