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Hello May!
Goodbye April, Hello May! I hate the heat and humidity of Southern Summers. So I have been trying to soak in as much of this nice Spring weather as possible before Summer hits full force. I love spending time outside even if it is just in my back yard. We have been doing a lot of vegan grilling. What is your favorite veggie to grill? Have you tried grilling strawberries or other fruit? At the beginning of April we drove up to Nashville for a quick weekend trip. We went to Nashville Vegfest at the Fairgrounds. It was so crowded! It was truly cool to see so many like minded…
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Grilled Strawberry PB&J Sandwich
I don’t know how many peanut butter and jelly sandwiches I have eaten in my life. Hundreds or thousands? They are so easy and effortless to make. Plus they are pretty filling and pack some good protein. PB&Js are normally thought of as kids food but they don’t have to be. I love a good peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Sometimes changing one simple ingredient and adding some love can make all the difference in a recipe. To make my PB&J sandwich a little more grown up I replaced the sugary processed jelly with grilled strawberries. Fresh fruit on a sandwich! Grilled fruit?! Yes, you can put fruit on a sandwich and…
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Mini Spring Asparagus Frittata
Spring is here! and I love a good brunch. So what does that mean? Yep, you guessed it Mini Spring Frittata. I have a love hate relationship with Spring. All the pollen aggravates my allergies but it also means fresh veggies and farmers markets! Asparagus is in season. I saw a few farmers selling it last weekend at the first Spring Pepper Place market. So of course I had to incorporate asparagus into my frittata. Brunch is meant to be an easy meal. Weekends are for relaxing not for working your butt off in the kitchen. These Mini Spring Frittatas may look difficult but they are really easy to make.…
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Pineapple Chutney
This is not a traditional Pineapple Chutney. It is more of a modern twist on it. We use this chutney a lot of different ways. It is a great fruit spread on toast as a quick and simple appetizer. Often we even bake it on to a pizza with some black olives and maybe some chopped sun dried tomatoes. It’s very versatile and easy to make. The chutney stands strong on its own but is a great relish condiment to add to different foods. As the pineapple reduces it takes on an almost meaty texture and flavor. I love the salty and sweet flavor combination. To make the Pineapple Chutney you…
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Golden Beet Stack with Cashew Cheese
I love beets! I love their earthy flavor. They are a hearty staple in our kitchen. I like golden beets because their flavor is a little mellower and less sweet than red beets. Plus bonus points for not staining my hands. I wanted to do something different than just the same old boring roasted beets so I went to Pinterest for inspiration. When I found The Tomato Tart’s beet and goat cheese appetizer I knew I could veganize it. My Golden Beet Stack with vegan cashew cheese layers shines as an appetizer or as a stunning main dish. Serve it on its own or maybe with a simple arugula salad. To…
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Hello April!
Hello April! Did everyone have a good Easter yesterday? I feel like I was cooking all day long but we had an amazing dinner. I made Maple Dijon Roasted Carrots from Closet Cooking. The flavor was amazing. The roasted carrots were the star of our meal. I loved them! We will be making these again for sure. I also cooked Vegan Spring Potato Salad from This Savory Vegan. Eric liked this more than I did but this recipe is also a keeper. This potato salad will be great for picnics and when we have and endless supply of fresh basil growing out back this summer. The creamy dreamy green sauce was…
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Running & Hiking Books Spring 2018
If you like to hike or trail run you will be really excited to hear about three new books that all go on sale April 10th. Two of the books focus on the AT (Appalachian Trail). The AT is a 2,189 mile trail that runs up the east coast from Georgia to Maine. It is longest hiking only footpath in the world. I managed to get my hands on an advanced readers copy of the first book a few days before our recent road trip up to Tennessee so of course I took it with me to read on our trip. It seemed very fitting since part of the AT runs through…
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Baked Greek Feta
Baked Greek Feta is a super easy to make appetizer. It literally takes no time to prep. It’s always a crowd pleaser at our house so I love to share it with friends and family. The warm melted cheese is so good! I’m getting hungry just looking at this. I love warm gooey cheese. It spreads easily on toasted bread but my favorite way to eat it is to scoop up a little bit of everything on warmed pita bread. When you get the tomatoes, red onion, and feta all in one bite it is amazing. To make the Baked Greek Feta you need: One block of feta cheese…
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Road Trip Snack Ideas For Vegans
No road trip is complete without snacks. Some snacks are healthier than others but lets face it I love vegan junk food. The junkier the better. I try to snack healthier (carrot sticks, fruit, nuts, roasted chickpeas) when I am at work but when I am on vacation I tend to go a little crazy. I like to stock up on a few of my favorite vegan snacks before any road trip. It’s cheaper and it cuts down on drive time if we are making less stops for food along the way. It’s super easy to do. I just throw all my snacks into one tote bag to help me stay…
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Vegan Friendly Easter Basket
We don’t normally do a lot for Easter. My husband, Eric, is a little afraid of the Easter Bunny. When he was growing up his mom told him the Easter Bunny would leave treats for him in his shoes. The idea of a giant rabbit coming into his bedroom while he was sleeping freaked him out a little bit so he would line up all his shoes in the hallway and shut his bedroom door. So that’s why we don’t normally do a lot for Easter. If we do anything it is usually just baskets for the cats. Have you ever watched a cat nose around an Easter basket for…
