As you’ve all probably gathered by now, I love NYC. Not only is it my fave city in the whole world, it’s the city I want to live in. The museums, the restaurants, the shopping, the architecture, the noise, the crowds…I adore it all. Did I mention the food?? One of my favorite places to … Continue reading
Category Archives: Veganism
Happy Birthday to Me: The Opinioness Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary with Not One But Two Giveaways!
Yay it’s The Opinioness’ 1st Birthday!!! Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedules to read my posts…you have no idea what it means to me. I still can’t believe one year has passed since I started this zany journey. Judging from my most popular posts, you all love reading about … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Italian Minestrone
Two weeks ago, I asked all of you to tell me what you would like to see me to cook for Meat-Free Monday recipes. We have winners! For which kind of cuisine…Italian won! For what kind of recipes…breakfast/brunch and soups/stews tied for the win! So I decided to combine the top picks and make an … Continue reading
What Meat-Free Monday Recipes Would You Like The Opinioness to Cook?
I know you’re all used to hearing from me with my big mouth uttering a plethora of opinions. I mean I AM The Opinioness after all! But now I want to hear from you! I’ve been blogging for almost a year now (wow how time freaking flies) and I’ve been writing op-eds, articles and Meat-Free … Continue reading
10 Tips for Going Vegetarian or Vegan
With the New Year, you might be thinking now’s the time to give vegetarianism a try! Or if you’re a vegetarian, you might want to cut the animal products and go vegan. So here are 10 tips to help you get started in going vegan or vegetarian. Continue reading
I’ll Drink to That: Vegan Beer, Wine & Cocktails Perfect for Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
Happy St. Patty’s Day!! Here in Boston, this Irish holiday is a big deal. Drinking, food, live music and a kick-ass parade in Southie (the 2nd largest in the U.S.). Did I mention drinking?? Of course St. Patrick’s Day is one holiday notoriously associated with libations and intoxication. But most beer, wine and liquor is … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Vegan Tomato Basil Strata
Every Sunday morning, I like to eat my Kashi cereal, Trader Joe’s British muffins (just like English muffins but vegan!) and lounge around watching Giada at Home on the Food Network. I love the way Italian chef Giada De Laurentiis whips up beautiful meals, in her beautiful home with her beautiful clothes…it’s food porn! Occasionally, … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Mango, Black Bean & Lime Rice Tacos
So the BF loves tacos…I mean all he wants to devour morning, noon and night is pizza and tacos. When he had to go out of town for a week-long business trip, I thought it would be nice to celebrate his coming home with…you guessed it..tacos! But I wanted the tacos to be a little … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Valentine’s Day Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Sauce Over Penne
I don’t really celebrate Valentine’s Day. I mean the greeting card companies, chocolatiers and lingerie boutiques got together and conspired, inventing this made-up holiday as a way to cash in. If you’re single, it’s a perpetual reminder that you’re not in a relationship. Am I really that cynical? Maybe. But that doesn’t mean I boo … Continue reading
Move Over Bacon, Now There’s Something Leaner: Oprah and Her Staff “Lean Into” a Vegan Diet
Going vegan; a lifestyle that raises curiosity and questions. With numerous cookbooks and celebs, more people than ever are wondering what’s so great about being vegan. No stranger to food politics, Oprah has championed for food awareness ever since she famously fought a lawsuit brought on by Texas cattle ranchers after forgoing beef on her … Continue reading
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