Veganism

With Friends Like These: Alicia Silverstone’s Damaging Comment Regarding Cheating on Her Vegan Diet

As The Opinioness, I’ve certainly earned that title with my opinionated nature.   Yet I try to be as non-judgmental as possible.  Really, I do.  Part of the reason I’m such a liberal is that I believe people deserve the right to decide for themselves how they choose to lead their lives.  But I have … Continue reading

Recipes / Veganism

Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Pumpkin Ravioli with Pine Nut Cream Sauce

I can’t believe that Thanksgiving is right around the corner!  As I’ll be posting my fave tried and true meals for the holiday, I wanted to post a seasonal recipe that didn’t encroach on my Thanksgiving extravaganza.  So I created this tasty autumnal dish. I love ravioli but didn’t feel like making dough from scratch.  … Continue reading

Recipes / Veganism

Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Vegan Cocoa Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting

Happy Belated Halloween, Everyone!  I hope you all had a wonderful holiday, donned fab costumes and saw lots of adorable little trick-or-treaters.  I thought in honor of all the sweets people eat on Halloween and considering that today is World Vegan Day, I would post one of my fave vegan desserts.  If you like chocolate, … Continue reading

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Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Yellow Curry with Butternut Squash, Chickpeas & Spinach

As a foodie, I often get asked about my favorite foods.  While I love a variety of dishes, my faves are Indian and Thai.   The warm, piquant spices beckon you to savor the comforting cuisines.  Despite the regional variance, Indian food offers numerous options for vegetarians and can be tweaked for vegans too by … Continue reading

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Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Hot Breakfast – Vegan French Toast, Homefries & Tofu Scramble

On Friday and Saturday last week, I worked all day and night at a conference my job hosted.  Due to the long hours, the panelists, participants and staff all received breakfast, lunch and dinner.  But what’s a vegan to do in a non-veg world??  Luckily, I was able to order special meals in advance for … Continue reading

Recipes / Veganism

Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Butternut Squash Risotto

When I lived in Western Massachusetts, my favorite restaurant was Fusion.  A trendy establishment (now it appears to have more of a cafe ambiance), they served tapas, sushi and martinis.  I always ordered vegetarian risotto, their most delectable dish.  It was my first time tasting the piquant flavor of truffle oil, which they drizzled over … Continue reading