Why and How I Went Plant-Based (and Vegan)
I don’t remember having a particular passion when I was a kid. I loved being outdoors which is a good thing because I grew up in the 70’s and we were always in the backyard, making “clubs” in the woods with my siblings, playing outside with friends, walking to the...
A Special Day at Rancho Compasión and with Miyoko!
I’m not sure how I got so lucky on this one, but here’s what happened: My friend and vegan compadre, Valerie visited Rancho Compasión , “an urban farmed animal sanctuary” for their Thanksliving event in November 2023. There, she and her husband, Alistair, bid on, and...
The Food I Ate as a Kid vs. What I Eat Now.
I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s which means there were a lot of convenience foods already on the scene. I ate Fruit Loops, Apple Jacks, Cap’n Crunch (in cows milk) and Pop Tarts on weekdays. And weekends were French Toast and pancakes, or eggs for breakfast. If you...
My New Balsamic Love Affair (it’s a little spicy)
I love a good synchronicity. Read on to find out about my recent balsamic synchronicity! Here’s the whole story: I used to eat oil and vinegar regularly. Often a vinaigrette on my salad. And I love steamed artichokes. Growing up I dunked them into mayo (gross), butter...
Where Compassion for Animals, Our Health and the Planet Intersect
In my personal and spiritual development, I’ve done some soul searching about compassion. As a kid I had a lot of it for others. Somewhere along the way, I forgot to have it for myself. I’m re-learning. Definitely a work in progress. One tangible way I now express...
Why I’m Not Drinking Alcohol in January
I used to drink a lot. I was a party girl. Big time. And a party girl, for me, included alcohol. I didn’t drink every day. It was mostly social. When I did drink, however, I usually drank more than necessary. I also went through a phase when I was really into wine....
Your Biggest Plant-Based Questions Revealed
When people join my Facebook group, I ask them what their biggest questions and concerns are about eating plant-based. Here is a sampling of what I’ve learned: 🌿 Getting enough protein 🌿 I think it will be too time consuming 🌿 How to cook plant-based ingredients into...
Blue Zones and Purple Potatoes
With all of the holiday buzz and craziness in our world right now, I almost forgot to talk about Blue Zones! Have you heard of Blue Zones? Or watched the new series called: Live to 100, Secrets of the Blue Zones on Netflix. I highly recommend. It sure is eye-opening...
Veganuary 2024 is coming!
Veganuary is Coming and I wanted to let you know we will be celebrating and hosting a cook-along in January. Up until last year, I never thought much about Veganuary since I already eat plant-based year-round. Upon further reflection, however, it’s a great way to...
Resilience: People, Plants, Pigs (and other animal friends)
The theme of resilience has been front and center for me lately. I’ve noticed mental, physical and emotional resilience in many areas of my life. Resilience came into my purview while both of my kids were dealing with challenges. We discussed how when we deal with...
Give Peas a Chance
I was tasked with creating a theme for our recent Vegan Toastmasters meeting. Given the state of the world, particularly the recent Hamas attack on Israel, the theme that jumped out at me was PEACE. Peace feels so elusive, especially in the Middle East. Despite the...
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