Monthly Archives: December 2013

Merry Veggie Xmas!

Posted on December 27, 2013 by

I hope everyone had a great Christmas if you celebrate! I sure did! Of course it included lots of delicious vegan food! Here is a sampling… Christmas brunch: Spicy Tempeh Sweet Potato Hash I posted this before but this time … Continue reading →

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Mindful eating

Posted on December 17, 2013 by

I’ve been working hard on eating mindfully rather than just shoveling food in my face at record speed 🙂 I found this article helpful. I re-read it before going to my favorite brunch buffet on Sunday and my friends were … Continue reading →

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Winter wellness bowl

Posted on December 17, 2013 by

Here is the recipe I used tempeh rather than tofu. I steamed it first then crumbled it & lightly sautĂ©ed it with coconut oil & cayenne. I prefer tempeh unless I’m doing an Asian dish. It’s also healthier than tofu. … Continue reading →

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Rutabaga & Brussels stew

Posted on December 17, 2013 by

I ❤ the PPK & I ❤ seasonal winter stews made in my slow cooker! Here is the recipe First I sautĂ©ed the onion & gently seared the Brussels & added the garlic & ginger; then I threw everything in … Continue reading →

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Sweet potatoes & lentils with (you guessed it) kale :)

Posted on December 9, 2013 by

Ah sweet potatoes, my latest obsession! I couldn’t resist this yummy recipe 🙂 and as always I added kale at the very end with the coconut milk. 🙂 Mmmmmmm

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Tempeh & Kale with peanut sauce

Posted on December 9, 2013 by

I started with #1 on this list and used the peanut sauce from the PPK. And I of course added kale in addition to the spinach and green onions 🙂 I used less sweetener and more sriracha, because sugar is … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread Men

Posted on December 9, 2013 by

In my classroom December is all about The Gingerbread Man! It’s my favorite month to teach Kindergarten! So naturally, when I was invited to a Christmas Cookie party at a friend’s on Saturday I decided to make these cute little … Continue reading →

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