As I peered in my kitchen this weekend, trying to stave off hunger pangs, I wondered what to eat. A hot and lazy summer day, I yearned for something fast and quick but of course delicious. Since it’s the summer and I buy a lot of seasonal produce, several ears of corn peaked out at … Continue reading
Category Archives: Veganism
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: BBQ Veggie Kebabs
Happy 4th of July, Everyone!! It’s time for fireworks, flags, parades and perhaps a bad (yet awesome) movie with Will Smith and Bill Pullman giving a rousing speech about our independence. But for me, it’s all about the food. Most people spend the day relaxing at barbeques. Now, I might not be able to grill … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Vegan Thai Red Curry Mac & Cheese
I love, love, LOVE mac & cheese. When I went vegan, I didn’t miss eggs or milk or yogurt. Nope, I only missed cheese…particularly mac & cheese. While I’ve been quite satisfied with my usual vegan mac & cheese recipe, I’m always interested in spicing things up. This past weekend, I was lounging around watching … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Strawberry & Spinach Salad with a Basil Vinaigrette
I’m not much of a salad person. There I said it. Probably a strange sentiment uttered from a vegan. While I love fresh veggies and everything from creamy dressings to light vinaigrettes, I usually find salads underwhelming. But with the days warming up, the hint of summer right around the corner, I’m in the mood … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday: Stocking the Vegan Pantry
Happy Memorial Day, Everyone! As it’s the unofficial start of summer, now’s a great time to incorporate some healthy changes into your diet. Many people ask me what they should keep in their fridge and pantry for vegan recipes. So I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to share with you all what items … Continue reading
Wear Your Passion: A Little Inspiration to Do What You Love
So you may have noticed that I haven’t been blogging as much as I normally do. While The Opinioness has oodles of ideas for posts and has still been typing away, I just haven’t been able to muster up the emotional fortitude to finish a piece. I’m sure I can attribute it to the malaise … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Broccoli Orzo Pasta Salad
People often think that vegans face a limited menu. But I’m constantly inspired to cook new recipes and try new ingredients by reading cookbooks and watching cooking shows. I’ve shared with you all before my unabashed adoration of Italian chef Giada De Laurentiis and her show Giada at Home. My Sundays always start by lounging … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Stuffed Shells with Lemon Rice & Creamy Lemon Herb Sauce
As yesterday commemorated Mother’s Day, celebrating moms everywhere, I wanted to make a dish in honor of my mother. My mother and I share a strained relationship. But despite our complicated past littered with disappointment and pain, she yields a tremendous impact on my life. While I don’t have very many happy memories growing up, I do fondly … Continue reading
Celebrating Earth Day: 10 More Tips for Going Green
As today marks Earth Day, it always makes me reflect on the world I want to live in. I want to live in a world free from sexism, misogyny, racism, homophobia, transphobia, classism, ageism, animal cruelty, hunger, poverty, pollution and war. Not too much to ask, right?? When we imagine a better world, it can … Continue reading
A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words: Do a Vegan Magazine’s Meat & Dairy Photos Taint Their Reputation?
If you’re a vegan, or even if you’re not due to the mainstream coverage in the NY Times, CNN, NPR and others, you’ve probably heard about the VegNews scandal. For those who don’t know, an uproar erupted on the internet last week when L.A.-based vegan bloggers Quarrygirl broke the story that the well-loved and respected … Continue reading
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