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
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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
Chocolate Fondue Fun
We recently had our good friends and their 4 children stay with us for the weekend. There were 11 of us in total and I really wanted to cook a homemade meal for everyone to enjoy. Coming up with a delicious plant-based dinner to please the entire crowd took some serious thinking and planning - … Continue reading Chocolate Fondue Fun
Green Smoothie 2.0
Thank you so much to my friend Alison who loaned me her copy of Kimberly Snyder's book "The Beauty Detox Foods". I read it cover to cover in one day and I learned so much wonderful new information from this amazingly knowledgeable woman. Kimberly is a Clinical Nutritionist, chef to countless Hollywood stars, an author, a … Continue reading Green Smoothie 2.0
Lori Leigh Wilson 