January 2012
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Vegan Mac & Cheese with Arugula Pesto
Don’t even get me started on how amazing this little “experiment” turned out & I am so excited to share it…
“Vegan Mac & Cheese with Arugula Pesto”
This oddly fantastic concoction was born out of inspiration from this recipe on How Sweet It Is. I follow a variety of blogs for a number of reasons, & I read this particular blog for...
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Compassion is the Fashion
I just ordered this & I cannot wait to receive it & wear it everyday!
“Compassion is the Fashion Bunny Necklace” by Love Infinitely on Etsy
Isn’t it the cutest thing ever? This handmade treasure is part of Love Infinitely’s “Good Karma” Line & was inspired by Fur Free LA . Their incredible work is honored by this necklace. Fur Free LA is...
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Chopped Miso Salad with Savory Baked Tofu
As I sit here & eat my latest cabbage rich Heidi Swanson inspired creation (“White Beans & Cabbage” mentioned a couple of posts-a-go), I am finally sharing a dish I made almost 2 weeks ago with the cabbage from my last CSA share…
Behold the “Chopped Miso Salad with Savory Baked Tofu.”I made this for lunch on a dreary Monday a few weeks back....
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This Week's (small) CSA Share
Cabbage, again. Tis the season. This is the only disadvantage of being a CSA member: non-preferred ingredients, ad naseam. But it teaches you to be creative, think outside the box, discover new favorites, & I try to make the best of it. Thank goodness I have some new & old recipes at my fingertips.
Broccoli
Cabbage
Chard
Parsley
Fennel
Carrots
Arugula
Kale
I have yet to...
badassvegetarian asked: I love your blog! Your layout is beautiful and extremely clean and your articles always have delicious pictures. I really appreciate others who promote a healthful and conscious way of life! Keep up the great work.
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Kabocha Curry - Vegan & Cheater Version
Weeknights are often busy. Between 2 jobs, I work a long day, then come home, tend to my dog, & squeeze in yoga or exercise, & try make a fresh, nutritious meal. Some meals are healthier that other, & sometimes cheating is involved…
By cheating I mean taking reasonable short cuts. A Gardein Chik’n Breast & steamed or roasted vegetables with rice is a staple,...
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Rainbow Chard & White Bean Stew
Baby it’s cold outside…for Southern California, anyway. After a few weeks of warm spring-like weather, I’ve pulled my trench coat, scarves & boots back out. I even wore mittens this morning when walking the dog! Yay! Since I belong to a CSA, I’m blessed with a box of seasonal produce every other week. I love eating seasonally & that means cooking lots of warm &...
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Chocolate Pumpkin Loaf
It seems a little late in the season to be cooking with pumpkin, I know. We often equate pumpkin with Halloween & Thanksgiving then put it out of our minds until next year. In fact, that was exactly my line of thinking until 2 little sugar pumpkins showed up in my first of the new year CSA share…
I was a taken aback at first, but pumpkin is a “winter squash” after all,...
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Lotus Cafe & Juice Bar - Hillcrest
There is a new veg-friendly eatery open on my side of town & I could not be more excited…
Lotus Cafe & Juice Bar - Hillcrest
I first learned about Lotus Cafe & Juice Bar when my cousin brought me an enormous vegan cupcake from their Encinitas location. One gorgeous afternoon, Anna & I found ourselves there gorging on Veggie Chili Dogs, a guilty pleasure of mine....
“At the center of non-violence stands the principle of love.”
– Martin Luther King, Jr. (via veganauthor)
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This Week's (small) CSA Share
T.G.I. almost Friday! It’s been an exhausting week back at work & I am so looking forward to a 3-day weekend. I picked up my share today & was so happy to see it filled with a beautiful bunch of chard…
& these lovely veggies…
Broccolini
Spinach
Celery
Chard
Butter Lettuce
Parsley
Carrots
Napa Cabbage
Rainbow Microgreens
Oh Napa cabbage, here you are...
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amyangelo asked: Hey there! I love your blog and think it's super cute and informative. I just moved back to SD from NYC where I had a big community of vegan friends and such and I was wondering if you had any info, and if there is, about San Diego vegan meet ups? It has been challenging finding friends here with the same vegan values who are excited about food as most vegans are :) And since I have moved...
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"VEGANIZED #2" at El Take it Easy!
San Diego peeps, check this out…a 3 course affordably priced, locally sourced, vegan meal at El Take it Easy…And this is event #2. Where was I when they threw event #1? Well, this next event is certainly not to be missed!
I’ll admit, I’ve been curious, but I haven’t yet checked out El Take it Easy. Let’s just say their typical menu is very...
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Vegan Sauasge, Fennel & Tomato Stew
It’s beginning to feel a little more like winter again around here, at night anyway. I’ve been bundling up & turning on the heater again in the evenings, which means it is the perfect time for soul warming soup…
Fennel & Tomato Soup
While thumbing through the Jan/Feb 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times, I came across this recipe & immediately dogeared it.
Not only...
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Good Morning!
Making Sunday breakfast or brunch is one of my favorite weekend pastimes! I go back to full time work tomorrow, ugh. After being spoiled with 2 1/2 weeks off from my school job, it’s gonna be tough to get back into “the grind.” So, to jumpstart my day of errands & last minute organizational “schtuff” I started off the morning with a special breakfast...
The Post Punk Kitchen 100
Pretty awesome list! Some of my favorite things are on it, including Chickpea Magazine which I contribute to! Check it here!
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An Afternoon of Mindfulness...
The weather in San Diego has been remarkable…
There are not many places where you’ll experience an 80 degree day in January. While I do hope for a bit of refreshing rain this season, there is something quite lovely about being able to spend a winter’s day by the coast in sandals & a maxi dress.
I have just a few days left before returning back to full time work. While...
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A look back at Vegenista's 2011
WOW! It’s hard to believe that another year has passed! I feel like I was just sitting down to recap 2010. Meant to get this out days ago, but I’m a bit backlogged & blame Pinterest, my new Apple TV & Angry Birds for occupying my down time.
2011 has felt like a whirlwind filled with cooking classes, vegan pairing events, my very first “vegan conference,” getting an article...
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An Ode to my Southern Mother: Black-Eyed Peas...
Happy 2012 everyone!
It wouldn’t be New Year’s Day without sharing a recipe for Black Eye Peas. According to Southern folklore, Black Eyed Peas are the first food to be eaten on New Year’s Day for luck & prosperity throughout the year ahead. I’ll take it! Gimme a gallon! The post below was submitted by my dear friend Andi. As always, enjoy her beautiful writing, wit...
