Coming up with healthy lunch ideas for school lunches can be challenging, and some people find the idea of the waste-free lunchbox downright daunting. Here are some ideas I have…
Category: Vegan
Urban Foraging and Wild Edibles: New Feature
A quick examination of an unused former flower bed at my mom’s house revealed a treasure trove of wild edibles – edible weeds, if you will. The rest of…
Caprese Salad
This is a fast and easy go-to dish for all those summer BBQs and pot-lucks. Four ingredients, this nutritious vegan Caprese Salad looks totally classy but takes almost no…
Make Your Own Homemade Lip Balms
Today is a very special treat: a guest post by the amazing Hilda Forss. Hilda Forss is a freelance graphic designer currently based in Sweden. In her spare time, she…
Tater Tot Casserole
This kid-friendly comfort food has been known to win over more than one picky eater. Vegan tater-tot casserole hides an impressive 2 lbs of vegetables beneath its golden…
Easy Vegan Chili
Fast, easy, nutritious, and cruelty free – you can’t beat this quintessential cold weather comfort food. Who said cooking from scratch and home cooking had to be a major chore? This vegan…
Roast Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze
Brussels Sprouts have gotten a bad rap, and I think a lot of that is due to do with boring boiled sprouts. This recipe has a great kick and…
Meat and Protein: Myths, Misconceptions, and Unnecessary Risks
You are eating too much protein. I can say this confidently because I know that the vast majority of us, US Americans in particular, are getting too much protein. If…
Baked Falafel Patties, Kale, and Vegetable Gravy
This is a nice hearty dinner all from scratch that took me less than an hour to make, chopping included. It had been a long time since I made…
Chocolate and Child Slavery – Say NO This Holiday Season
There is a 2013 Update for the article HERE. Please visit the Chocolate and Child Slavery 2013 Update, which contains all the same information below plus any new developments since…