Expectations and Spaghetti Squash with Lentil Meatballs
I think a lot in life depends on our expectations. I’m not arguing that you should constantly manage your expectations so as to never face disappointment. But let’s be honest…...
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Lightening Things Up with Zucchini Enchiladas
Life is all about happy mediums. Balancing out bacon with tofu, doughnuts with spin class, and bacon doughnut sandwiches with… well, let me get back to you on that. (Hey,...
Monday Morning Meeting: Birthday Weekend!
During a trip to Dunkin’ Donuts earlier last week, I learned that the stars, or the National Doughnut Association, or whatever particular higher being you believe in were clearly on...
How I’m Coping Without Godiva: Raw Vegan Carrot Cake Truffles
During a recent trip to Godiva to get my monthly free truffle, the gentleman behind the counter alerted me that the perk was soon to be no more. “It’s too...
Attempt 197 to Break the Breakfast Rut: Vegan Tofu Scramble
I’m in a serious breakfast rut. Not the kind of breakfast rut you’re in when you buy a box of cereal at Costco and then have to eat the same...
A Well-Rounded Lunch Box: Quinoa and Turkey Meatballs with Tahini Sauce
As many of you know, I’m a big advocate of brown baggin’ it for lunch. The downside is that I often eat at my desk and forgo a lunch break,...
Monday Morning Meeting: Reunions and Summer Fun
We started our weekend early this week, with a classic Low Country Boil thanks to Annika and TAB. Seriously, what’s better than digging into this great big pile of shrimp,...
Cajun Shrimp & Kielbasa Dirty “Rice”
My favorite thing to do when I visit a city is to try all of their local specialties. When said city is New Orleans, that desire is of course quickly...
One of my Favorite Predicaments and Avocado Tofu Salad Spring Rolls
The other day I found myself in one of my favorite predicaments. The type that involves a bag of avocados quickly getting too ripe. Distraught by the possibility of letting even...
Raw Carrot Cake with Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting
This recipe comes from a blog I discovered recently, This Rasome Vegan Life. Even if you’re not a vegan or raw foodie, you really should check it out. Em...