Tahini is a sesame butter/paste, that is popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. “Studies show sesamol, a natural chemical found in sesame seeds and sesame oil, has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging benefits. Other studies say it also has strong anti-cancer effects. Sesame seeds have more phytosterols than other nuts and seeds, and these plant compounds have […]
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Dec
Dec
May all the joys of this beautiful season be yours! One of my favorite things to do at Christmas time is to make a warm cozy drink. Two of my favorite winter holiday drinks are Vegan Eggnog and Cinnamon Chai Tea Latte. Here are the recipes! Vegan Eggnog This is an easy recipe to […]
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Dec
Dec
Pear Bread Recipe Pear Bread is a delicious fruit-filled bread recipe. It is naturally sweet and full of flavor with fresh pears, cinnamon, vanilla, and nuts. This recipe makes a savory, special breakfast dish for holiday occasions or anytime. I started making this recipe, because my sweet neighbor kept bringing me lots of pears off […]
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Aug
Aug
It’s August and it is pretty hot right now in Texas. August is a good time for fresh, tree-ripened peaches! With all the fresh fruit available right now, this is the perfect time to make refreshing, home-made popsicles that are vegan, vegetarian, raw, gluten-free and very hydrating! The great thing about freezing fresh fruit is […]
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Jul
Jul
Many of you may be cooking out this 4th of July. This is a great vegan/vegetarian version to serve plant-based diners. I take a Portobello Mushroom with me when I am going to cookouts and I want to be able to have something plant-based to eat with everyone. (This is one of my favorite savory […]
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May
May
I grew up in Texas with a family of Southern cooks. Biscuits were a favorite bread served with many meals. Here is an easy recipe. Gluten-free flour works well in this recipe. Biscuits are delicious reheated later, or buttered and broiled. Ingredients: 1 T. yeast (meant for use with whole-grain flour) 2 T. non-chlorinated warm […]
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Apr
Apr
Many people don’t like eating vegetables. One way to help encourage the enjoyment of steamed vegetables is to add a sauce to them. This adds a richness to the flavor. It also makes some simple vegetables seem very festive. My mother always served this hollandaise sauce with cooked artichokes. It was one of Papa’s favorite […]
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Mar
Mar
May the Irish hills caress you. May her lakes and rivers bless you. May the luck of the Irish enfold you. May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you. ~Irish Blessing I always think of Saint Patrick’s Day as a day of spring. I have lots of “Patricks” and red-haired people in my family, so […]
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Dec
Dec
New Year’s Day is here, and many of us will be having a traditional meal that is meant to bring us good luck. I feel like all of us worldwide could use a big helping of that at the moment. I’m from Texas, and on New Year’s Day, we ALWAYS serve black-eyed peas with our […]
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Oct
Oct
People may or may not be celebrating Halloween this year, due to current events. But if it is celebrated, even on a smaller scale, it is always a good time to think about introducing healthier foods to your and your child’s diet. We want to protect our children from harm in all aspects of their […]