Category Archives: Nutrition
‘The McDougall Quick & Easy Cookbook’: Tofu Scramble
- Posted on February 28, 2013
- in Cook Books, Nutrition
- by Natalie
There’s something truly glorious about scrambled eggs. Ya crack open the shell, add your favorite toppings, and shuffle around those goodies ’til they reach golden perfection. It couldn’t be easier. Luckily there is a delicious vegan equivalent! Sure, the process isn’t quite as easy as cracking that egg, but you’re […]
Continue reading...‘Karma Chow’s Ultimate Cookbook’: Mushroom Quinoa Pilaf
- Posted on February 22, 2013
- in Cook Books, Nutrition
- by Natalie
This was a really easy side dish that comes from ‘Karma Chow’s Ultimate Cookbook,’ by Melissa Costello. It’s a pilaf made with quinoa instead of the typical rice. Quinoa is often referred to as a ‘super grain.’ It may be lacking tights and a cape but man, is it full of […]
Continue reading...‘Karma Chow’s Ultimate Cookbook’: Un-Shepherd’s Pie
- Posted on December 8, 2012
- in Cook Books, Nutrition
- by Natalie
One of my boyfriend’s favorite meals is Shepherd’s Pie. So naturally, I had to make an Un-Shepherd’s Pie for him (the key to a man’s heart is through his…uh..stomach….sure). I have made this recipe a couple times now because, well, I like it! I would recommend it to anyone who […]
Continue reading...Why Vegan?!
- Posted on December 7, 2012
- in Nutrition, Why Vegan?!
- by Natalie
The first time I told people I was vegan, the overwhelming response was: “Why?!” or, even more prevalent, “What will you eat!?” Never fear, curious bystanders. After a year, I am still alive! Which most certainly means I have not starved to death. There is a lot of stigma when […]
Continue reading...‘Karma Chow’s Ultimate Cookbook’: Veggie Loaf
- Posted on December 6, 2012
- in Cook Books, Nutrition
- by Natalie
This is the “Veggie Loaf with Tomato Glaze” from ‘Karma Chow’s Ultimate Cookbook.’ I was really excited to make this recipe because I loves me some “meat” loaf. But I have to say, I was pretty disappointed with how it came out. First of all, it takes a while to […]
Continue reading...Do Not Make This Mistake!!!
I am partial to a frozen vegan pizza now and again. They especially come in handy when you are attending a party where you know pizza is going to be ordered. Just bring it frozen or cook it before you get there! Or if you just have absolutely no time […]
Continue reading...‘Vegucated’
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- in Must Haves!, Nutrition
- by Natalie
‘Vegucated’ is a documentary where three volunteers from New York are selected by writer/director/editor/narrator Marisa Miller Wolfson to try a vegan diet for six weeks. “Lured by tales of weight lost and health regained, they begin to uncover the hidden sides of animal agriculture that make them wonder whether solutions offered […]
Continue reading...I’m Certified in Plant-Based Nutrition!
I am officially certified in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University!!! These were BY FAR the most informative, and life-changing courses I have ever taken…EVER! Seriously… I highly recommend anyone to take these courses. There are no prerequisites and everything is online. Take just one class for fun, or take […]
Continue reading...Cornelia Guest’s ‘Simple Pleasures’: French Toast
- Posted on November 7, 2012
- in Cook Books, Nutrition
- by Natalie
This recipe comes from Cornelia Guest’s ‘Simple Pleasures.’ It was the first time I have had vegan French toast. The recipe uses silken tofu, milk (almond, hemp, or soy), corn starch (I used Ener-G Egg Replacer instead: find out more about this and other egg replacements here!), sugar (I used maple syrup instead of […]
Continue reading...Nutritional Yeast
- Posted on November 6, 2012
- in Nutrition, What The @#$! Is That?
- by Natalie
Nutritional yeast is a deactivated yeast, that is an essential part of any plant-based eater’s pantry. It comes as yellow flakes or powder usually in a tub the same size as a typical can of parmesean cheese. But some grocery stores, such as Wegmans, have nutritional yeast in bulk aisles in those big […]
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