Happy Meat-Free Monday, Everyone! I’m back in the U.S. after a week-long vacation in balmy Montego Bay, Jamaica. As I perused a gift shop searching for trinkets and souvenirs, I discovered the book Vegetarian Cooking Jamaican Style by chef Ayesha Williams. Always excited to add to my burgeoning cookbook collection, I bought it. Inspired by … Continue reading
Category Archives: Veganism
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Upscale Warm Potato Salad with Mashed Avocados & Sauteed Veggies
Last week, I went to one of my fave restaurants in the Boston area, Upstairs on the Square. While not a vegan or even vegetarian restaurant, Upstairs on the Square in Harvard Square always custom makes me a vegan dish upon request (just be sure to call or email a couple of days in advance). … Continue reading
The Devil Wears Fur (and Prada): Documentary ‘Skin Trade’ Exposes the Truth about Fur in the Fashion Industry
The exquisite Chanel jackets…the lush Prada bags…the sexy Jimmy Choo shoes…I love watching the movie The Devil Wears Prada; getting lost in the eye candy whirlwind of NYC and high fashion. Like many people, flipping through the glossy pages of fashion magazines excites yet soothes me; it’s escapist fun. But I also know that there’s … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Baingan Bharta (Mashed Eggplant)
Happy Meat-Free Monday! I love being an epicurean adventurer and trying different delicacies. One of my favorite ethnic cuisines is Indian food. I adore the rich textures and seductive spices. I’ve been watching and rooting for the adorable Aarti, a competitor who whips up mouth-watering Indian food on The Next Food Network Star. As a … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Zucchini & Mushroom Panini with Romesco Sauce
I generally don’t eat too many sandwiches. Not that there’s any particular reason as I do happen to love my carbs. But lately I’ve had a hankering for a good tasty sandwich. So I came up with this panini with romesco sauce. As zucchini is in season now until the end of August, this is … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Artichoke & Olive Pasta
Happy Belated Meat-Free Monday, Everyone! I apologize for my ridiculously tardy recipe post…I had a culinary catastrophe. The recipe I had intended to post was a train wreck, ending up looking like mushy dog food. (Yikes!) See this is why I always test out recipes for you all first…so you don’t have to go through … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Vegan Blueberry Pancakes
Breakfast food tastes so good. But it’s tricky for me as a vegan since so many dishes are laden with meat and/or dairy. So these pancakes are my culinary salvation! The recipe comes from vegan goddess Colleen Patrick-Goudreau’s cookbook The Joy of Vegan Baking. They’re light and crispy on the outside, with a slight hint … Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Me! My 3-Month Anniversary
Today marks my three-month anniversary blogging! I posted my very first blog entry three months ago. It’s crazy how time flies. I want to take this opportunity to thank you all from the bottom of my heart (and wine glass!) for taking time out of your hectic schedules to read what I write and interact … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Mini Eggplant Roulades
This past weekend, I watched Alton Brown’s Good Eats on the Food Network (my fave channel!). He was cooking a roulade, a European dish consisting of meat rolled with a filling of breadcrumbs, cheese, veggies or more meat. Then it’s baked or simmered in stock or tomato sauce. As he was cooking the Italian version … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday: Vegan 4th of July Bonanza Recipes: Potato Salad (Side Dish) & Strawberry Cupcakes (Dessert)
Happy Independence Day, Everyone! In honor of America’s birthday, I thought I’d kick off Meat-Free Monday a little early and share a couple of recipes. I know many of you will be celebrating with picnics, BBQs and fireworks. For me, when I think of a summer picnic, potato salad springs to mind. Of course, I … Continue reading
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