Black, Corn & Mango Pizza

Arikka and I FINALLY had dinner at The Red Lentil the other night and I was beyond excited for this meal (extra excited because they just started serving organic beer!). Arikka’s vegan nachos were less than stellar, but my Mexican pizza was awesome. With the onslaught of cheap ears of corn at our farm, I’d been stocking up, […]

Our First Contest/Giveaway! Yumuniverse

I don’t think I would have survived transitioning into this amazing vegan lifestyle had it not been for all the unbelievably supportive, informative and engaging websites available for meat-free eaters. Most of my internet time is now devoted to sharing vegan stories, searching vegan recipes or communicating with other fellow vegans. And one thing if for sure-I […]

Our Garden & CSA

Hand’s down, the BEST thing about this summer has been the opportunities we’ve had to eat locally, organically and on a budget (my favorite). Our garden is absolutely overflowing with fresh vegetables, and I have to admit, there is no prouder moment than harvesting that first batch of self-grown produce. Going out into the garden and picking […]

Tri-Color Potato & Arugula Salad with Walnut Cider Vinaigrette

1 large sweet potato, cubed 3 small blue/purple potatoes, cubed 3 small gold potatoes, cubed 3 cups fresh arugula 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/3 cup red onion, sliced thin 1 cup raw walnuts, chopped 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp sea salt Bring a pot […]

Veggie & Herb Layer Bake

4 medium red potatoes, sliced into thin rounds 4 tomatoes (plum or heirloom), sliced thin into rounds 2 medium zucchini, sliced into thin rounds 2 medium summer squash, sliced into thin rounds 2 leeks (white parts only), sliced thin 3/4 cup vegan cheese of your choice 1/2 cup olive oil, plus 2 tbsp 3 cloves garlic, minced […]

Vegan Pot Pie

Chicken pot pie was always my go-to dish in my past life. When I still ate meat, everything in my world revolved around chicken. Though I can’t fathom eating that crap now, I do remember being particularly proud of that dish, because it was one of the first things I ever learned to cook on my own. I had […]