Vegan Farmhouse Cobb Salad With Fresh Herb Vinaigrette
I’ve always been a huge fan of the Cobb salad, probably because it’s one of the furthest things from a salad in the first place. Dump a little ranch on there and you might as well eat a burger, fries, and a coke. The bleu cheese, chicken, and bacon make for a seriously caloric meal. But it turns out the Cobb doesn’t have to be fatty at all.
Arsenic in Rice and Brown Rice Syrup: Is It Dangerous?
Photo: Vegan Feast Catering
The idea of ingesting arsenic in the food supply is a scary phenomenon, especially in a seemingly healthy food like rice. It got even more heated when brown rice syrup, a staple sweetener known as a healthier alternative to high fructose corn syrup, turned out to be the culprit.
A Week in Serene Eats (Week 7) and the Recipes to Get You There
Ode to summer–the weather is gorgeous, the food is fresh, and the flavors are vibrant. I’ve had a glorious time in the kitchen over the past few weeks preparing simple plant-based dishes with a wide variety of local flavors. From blueberries to kale and peaches to onions, my kitchen is brimming with South Carolina’s best eats.
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Avocado Chickpea Bruschetta
Sometimes a healthy diet is missing the tasty fat factor, which would normally come in the form of dairy. But avocado is a healthful means of adding tasty fats back into your meatless recipes. Remember–fat tastes good.
What’s Your Intuition and Should You Listen to It?
Photo: archer10 (Dennis)
Rationally, you know that in a downed economy quitting your job is about the stupidest thing you can do. You’re a writer and you’ve hardly been published plus it’s hard to make a buck writing. But somehow you know you’ll be fine, in fact more than fine, so you quit your nine-to-five job and start writing. And in fact, years later you’re feeling quite confident in your career choice, just as you intuitively knew you would.
Everything But the Kitchen Sink Quinoa-Stuffed Tomatoes
I was home in Charlottesville at a reunion of sorts with my best friends from the 8th grade. It’s pretty impressive that I still keep in contact with friends, some of which I’ve known since the 2nd grade. The joys of a small town I guess. Anywho, I brought these quinoa-stuffed tomatoes as a vegan option for a spread that turned out to be a lot more plant-based than I expected. Cheers to my plant-lovin’ friends.
Spirulina Pacifica Giveaway!
Spirulina Pacifica is produced on a 90-acre farm located on Hawaii’s pristine Kona Coast. The company claims that the product delivers twice the antioxidant quality of other Spirulina products with a very mild taste. And you know I’m a fan of Spirulina.
Hoisin Marinated Tofu Fried Rice
The weekends always call for a splurge and that’s even true of people that don’t have Monday through Friday jobs. I’m not sure who came up with the idea of weekends, but no matter your place in life or where you live for that matter, they’re usually celebratory to some degree.
Finding Balance on the Internet
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I’ve written a lot this week about finding success by gaining a new perspective. Articles like Is a Career Break Just What the Doctor Ordered? and 5 Tricks to Avoid Taking Your Life For Granted have been eye opening experiences.
And it wouldn’t be possible without inspiration from all my favorite writers–or as the Wellness Warrior calls it, “blog stalking.” Here are some of my favorite posts of the week.
