by Brigitte | September 22, 2017 | blog, recipe, strategies
One only needs to participate in any online forum for vegan beginners for about an hour to see THE question come up: “What is the best vegan cheese?” (Often followed with: “I tried XYZ brand and hated it.”) Here is my answer. The 30-day Cheese Detox Dairy cheese is...
by Brigitte | June 8, 2017 | blog, recipe
Spring brings an explosion of greens that can make even the most veg-friendly cook get a little dizzy. Here is the content of my CSA box last week. This week’s was very similar, although consisting of some different varieties, with the addition of four cute...
by Brigitte | May 1, 2017 | blog, recipe
Growing up, my favorite dinner was always spaghetti. Actually, it was my mom’s version of spaghetti bolognese, but to me it was just spaghetti. I could not even imagine that spaghetti noodles could be served with any other sauce than my mom’s. It was red,...
by Brigitte | April 7, 2017 | blog, meal prep, recipe, strategies
Whether you are trying to avoid allergens or additives, making your own staples from scratch at home is a great way to gain more control over what goes into your body. But forgoing the convenience of ready-made items has a cost: it takes time. On the flip side, it...
by Brigitte | January 13, 2017 | recipe, blog
It’s such a simple thing, but this little topping can take a pasta meal from plain to fabulous. It adds a little crunch thanks to the nuts and depth of taste thanks to the nutritional yeast and, if using, olives. You can also use it on casseroles, salads, or...
