Happy 4th of July! Guess What I Got for Free from Trader Joe Today

Happy Independence Day to All! I hope everyone is enjoying the day. Life has seemed particularly stressful lately, so I, at least, need a day to chill out and to celebrate with all Americans, whether I politically agree with them or not. And here is something we can ALL agree on! Isn’t great to get … More Happy 4th of July! Guess What I Got for Free from Trader Joe Today

Meatless Monday: Halloween Edition

Long-time readers know that my traditional Halloween dinner are stuffed peppers with jack o’lantern cut-outs that allow the stuffing to show through their bell pepper containers. But since I’m home alone this Halloween, I chose something a little simpler. This is homemade refried black beans, cooked with peppers, onions, and cheese (although you leave out … More Meatless Monday: Halloween Edition

Meatless Monday: Pupusas (with a Side of Social Justice)

NOTE: Today’s blog post comes courtesy of the UNC-Duke Area Studies Centers, which sponsored a series of WONDERFUL live webinars showcasing recipes and food traditions from other countries in a Cultural Kitchen Series. More on that later. First, I apologize for the break in posts. I was taking advantage of summer opportunities and the relatively … More Meatless Monday: Pupusas (with a Side of Social Justice)

Meatless Monday: The Start of Strawberry Season!

WARNING: I start out with a bigger-picture strawberry-related rant on this post. If you just want a vegan strawberry scone recipe without that, scroll down until you see a picture. This weekend my Farmers Market delivered a wonderful Easter present to me–the first Farmers Market strawberries of the season! This is a BIG thing for … More Meatless Monday: The Start of Strawberry Season!