I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s and although my dad was a very involved parent, my mom definitely did all of the cooking. And judging by most of my friends I think that is pretty much the norm for many men of my dads age.....and more than a few men today (yes I'm … Continue reading Billy Bob’s Fresh Pasta Sauce
Vegetarian
Black & White Rice Pilaf
I like to bring a good plant-based dish or two when I go to a friend's house for a dinner to guarantee that there will be something for me to eat. I never want my host or hostess to feel like I am a pain in the butt or high maintenance so I always pop … Continue reading Black & White Rice Pilaf
Warm Quinoa Salad with Fresh Basil & Toasted Almonds- Plus 4 Shout Outs
When our family switched to a more plant-based diet I had to rethink mealtime. When I could no longer plan my dinners around a centerpiece of meat, I had to get creative and learn about other satisfying options and healthy sources of protein. Trust me this took some adjusting, many spectacular flops and more than a … Continue reading Warm Quinoa Salad with Fresh Basil & Toasted Almonds- Plus 4 Shout Outs
Vegan Apple Crisp
I have noticed that my 12-year-old son has been eating a lot more food lately. He seems to constantly be hungry and often comes home from school and tucks in to a pile of food and then is ready to eat again at dinner. AND he told me that I'm not packing enough food for … Continue reading Vegan Apple Crisp
Out of the Mouths of Babes
I don't consider myself a "preachy" person...although my family might disagree. Mostly I intend to live my life on my own terms and only offer up explanations of my lifestyle choices if I'm directly asked. So that is why I rarely bring up what I have learned about the treatment and practices involved when it comes to raising, butchering … Continue reading Out of the Mouths of Babes
Lori Leigh Wilson 