Category: BLOGS

Cabbage Salad

The first time I had a cabbage salad (not coleslaw) was at a friend’s home whose family was from Chile. I was about 12 and the chewy chunks of cabbage in the vinegar dressing were different to me than the iceberg lettuce salads I was used to. I picked at it and politely got it…

Lemon Hemp Seed Dressing

Hemp seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. The blend up quickly and easily with water to make this creamy dressing. Ingredients: 1/2 cup hemp seeds 1/2 cup water 2 lemons (or limes) 2 dates Optional: 1/4 red onion, cut in small chunks Directions: 1. With a knife, remove the rind off the lemons (or…

What Vegans Eat – Day 1333

Breakfast: It’s a beautiful day. We’re eating out again. Out on the terrace. I made Buckwheat Crêpes with Strawberry Coulis, Gary sliced up the sweet, ripe, juicy Pears.   It’s a beautiful sight to behold and even better to eat.   Lunch: Today’s salad is Kale, with Millet, Grated Carrots, Olives and Lemon Hemp Seed…

What Vegans Eat – Day 1332

Breakfast: We sat asking each other what we wanted for breakfast. I suggested Buckwheat Crepes but I didn’t feel any enthusiasm around the idea. I got up and let inspiration move through me. I wanted to make a Cabbage Salad. But first I needed a dressing so I created one with hemp seeds. Hemp seeds…

What Vegans Eat – Day 1331

Breakfast: We have the most delicious Pears right now that are sweet, soft and juicy. Our Rolled Oat breakfast is an extra special treat with these Pears, plus Blueberries, Raisins, Pumpkin Seeds and Flaxseeds.   Lunch: I made a quick soup with the cooked Pinto Beans and Millet plus dried Mushrooms. Simple works for me.…

What Vegans Eat – Day 1330

Breakfast: Back to our old friend, Rolled Oats for breakfast, topped with Pumpkin Seeds, Flax Seeds, Blueberries, Pears, Walnuts and Soy Milk.   Sliced Cantaloupe was also served.   Dinner: Gary was cooking up a storm today! Dinner was a mashup of the remaining “Corned Beans and Cabbage”, plus Millet topped with Seed Caesar Dressing,…

What Vegans Eat – Day 1329

Dinner: Eat when hungry! I ate late last night and wasn’t hungry most of the day. I was more than ready for dinner. We made Tacos, filled with everything – Baked Tofu, Pinto Beans, Guacamole, Sautéed Red Onions and a giant Kale Salad. The corn tortillas that we use for our soft tacos are organic,…

What Vegans Eat – Day 1328

Breakfast: It may be fall but it’s still a good time to eat outdoors. We had a sunny breakfast on the terrace with Buckwheat Crêpes, sweet, ripe Pears and Banana Peanut Butter Custard.   This Buckwheat Crêpe recipe is the best! It’s made from buckwheat groats ground in the blender instead of flour. The crepes…

What Vegans Eat – Day 1327

It’s Saturday, no jury duty today. Instead, I have mom duty. A lot of things have piled up that require my attention at her house. I skipped breakfast and drove out east on Long Island.   Lunch: Mom’s computer isn’t working and after a few tests I realized it was time to get her a…