Vegan Lemon Snow Ice Cream for Sensitive Teeth (plus giveaway)

The snow is falling in many northern regions solidifying the holiday spirit. One of my favorite winter childhood memories is making snow ice cream. I've adapted a classic recipe for snow ice cream for my vegan daughter, plus I found a way I can also enjoy it even with … [Read more...]

The Best, Gluten-Free Vegan Pecan Pie Recipe

This Thanksgiving, I tried a new recipe adapted from one found in Yoga Journal. My daughter is a vegan, and this was our first vegan Thanksgiving (traditionally it has been vegetarian). Typical pecan pie contains eggs and butter in the recipe. Neither of these … [Read more...]

Sugar-Free Desserts: Baked Pears Recipe

Last night, my daughter made baked pears. We had some pears in the fridge that were pretty ripe and headed for the compost in a couple of days. Instead of being thrown out, my daughter made one of the best sugar-free desserts: baked pears. This recipe is super simple and … [Read more...]

Vegan Gluten-Free Recipe: Basic Beans, Rice, and Vegetables

Yesterday, I had a craving for basic beans and rice. We've shared this vegan gluten-free recipe before, but I've spiced it up a little and added more veggies. The results were not only more flavor, but this basic vegan gluten-free recipe filled me up after only one small … [Read more...]

The Ethics of Eating: Vegan? Vegetarian? Omnivore?

When I was 16-years-old, I decided to become a vegetarian. My reasons varied. I never liked meat. As a young child, I claimed to get the "steak sickness" every time it was served. I couldn't digest it. As a child, I loved animals. My affinity for elephants and horses … [Read more...]