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Submitted by Vive Le Vegan Blog
For some reason these past couple of weeks I’ve been recharged with my recipe testing. Not that I wasn’t doing any testing in the weeks or months prior, but lately I feel jazzed to test more than one recipe a day. Believe me, with the three kidlets this isn’t always [...]
Do You Know What’s In Your Pancake Syrup?
Submitted by Vive Le Vegan Blog
I know what’s in my pancake syrup… do you?
Since the 1950s, consumption of meat (since the first wave of factory farms), cheese (since the advent of take-out pizza), and sugar (in the form of High Fructose Corn Syrup) have skyrocketed along side obesity rates and its related diseases, causing children [...]
Moroccan Bean Stew
Submitted by Vive Le Vegan Blog
This is another new recipe I’ve just finished, and it’s become one of my very favorite soups - period.
There’s something about the warmth and complexity of the spices and seasonings in Moroccan cuisine that keeps me coming back for more… and inspires me to create new dishes using them.
This Moroccan Bean Stew offers a [...]
Cookbook Winner & spud! truffles
Submitted by Vive Le Vegan Blog
Alrighty, winner is Josiane. Yay for you! Please e-mail me: dreena@everydayvegan.com so I can get your mailing details.
Now, I need to tell you about a yummy truffle product I recently purchased through spud!. As one great thing about ordering through spud! is that their ordering page offers a [...]
Give the Gift of Baking!
Submitted by Vive Le Vegan Blog
Want a couple of inexpensive and baking-themed gift ideas for the holidays? I’ve been busy, busy posting recipes for you guys!
Link through for recipes you can make to give as gifts (includes a new recipe) and for suggestions to pack a little something extra with those sweets, if [...]
Muffin Recipe, Granola Bars, and more!
Submitted by Vive Le Vegan Blog
At last, I’ve posted the Oatbran Applesauce ‘n Raisin Muffins. Go get the recipe.
And, on the trend of wholesome snacks, I’m just finishing up this Proper Healthy Granola Bar recipe - it’s very satisfying, and chewy and just sweet enough!
Finally, I want to share a cookbook project that Nava Atlas [...]
Extreme(ly Stupid) Cuisine
Submitted by Vive Le Vegan Blog
After seeing a video link about ‘Extreme Cuisine’ on my msn home page the other day, I couldn’t resist writing about it in my new T/S article… have a read (and watch the video - if you dare) .
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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As If I Didn’t Already Love Ellen…
Submitted by Vive Le Vegan Blog
a friend on facebook points me to this link (scroll down)…
I KNOW! Exciting! Before I explain, I must share how much I adore Ellen. I watch her show while making lunches during the day, and record it for days that I’m running around with the kids. When I was pregnant [...]
Muffins and Babe Magnets
Submitted by Vive Le Vegan Blog
Two entirely unrelated topics, muffins and babe magnets. What’s the connection?
Well, there isn’t one, other than I wanted to share that I will be posting the recipe for the Oat Bran Applesauce ‘n Raisin Muffins soon… and, that hubby and I are babe magnets.
Back with more soon…!
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Stop! Don’t Eat That Muffin!
Submitted by Vive Le Vegan Blog
These are two new muffin recipes I’ve been working on. To the left we have Olive Oil Almond Muffins, which have a barley flour/almond meal batter, and are lightly seasoned with zests of orange and lemon.
And, to the right… Oat Bran Raisin ‘n Applesauce Muffin. This one I created after [...]
New Winner
Submitted by Vive Le Vegan Blog
Okay, I had to draw another winner for the cookbook giveaway, and it’s Meems. (Comment was “In winter, you love to be in front of your fireplace with a cup of herbal tea…that sounds wonderful! I don’t have a fireplace but snuggle up in my favorite chair with my blanket, [...]
Cookbook Winner & Eats
Submitted by Vive Le Vegan Blog
The back-to-school blues giveaway winner is Crazy Vegan Mom! (ha, that could be my blog name as well!) Congrats! Please e-mail me at dreena@everydayvegan.com so I can get your mailing details.
And, thought I’d show you a couple of pics of what I’m up to with new recipes…
Berry Patch Brownies. [...]
Back-to-School Blues Giveaway
Submitted by Vive Le Vegan Blog
I got the back-to-school blues, and am singin’ my woes in my latest T/S piece. I don’t know if other parents out there feel like I do. I realize I’m in the minority with this sentiment, but hey, I’m not really ‘in the norm’ anyhow!
So, I thought I’d try to [...]
Alive Magazine, Raspberry Almond Torte, & Q4U!
Submitted by Vive Le Vegan Blog
Thought I’d let you all know that I have a cooking feature in the September issue of alive magazine. The article is “Mushroom Mania“, and includes my recipes for Sesame Lime Soba Noodles with Shiitake Mushrooms and Snow Peas (pictured), and Seared Portobello Mushrooms.
And, this luscious, gluten-free Raspberry Almond Torte [...]
Dessert Defender!
Submitted by Vive Le Vegan Blog
I’ve loved sweets since I was a kidlet, and in my current True/Slant post, I’m all about defending desserts! (Well, the good kind, that is - no dairy, eggs, white sugar, etc.)
Read on for the dish on sweets and get the recipes for my Berry Apple Grunt and Peanut “Better” [...]
Super Foods: Goji Berries
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Learn more about goji berries in my latest T/S post… plus, grab the recipe for “Hemp-anola“ (with some gojis tossed in for good measure, of course)!
Maybe it’s time to start saying “a goji a day keeps the doctor away“… okay, well maybe a handful of gojis a day - nah, [...]
Banana Nut Squares
Submitted by Vive Le Vegan Blog
These Banana Nut Squares are a new raw dessert recipe that I mentioned on my recent TVA interview. Our middle daughter loves them, and they look and taste far more sinful than they really are - I love that!
Not too much more I want to say about them, mostly wanted [...]
Super Foods: Hemp Seeds
Submitted by Vive Le Vegan Blog
I talk about hemp seeds in my current T/S post, and include cooking tips and two recipes using hemp seeds - one for a Hemp-anana Smoothie (a current morning fix for me!) and “Spicoli” Burgers.
Go get your hemp on!
(p.s. Millie, I haven’t received an e-mail from you about the Xan [...]
Simple Berry Recipes
Submitted by Vive Le Vegan Blog
I have recipes for a Banana-Berry Soft Serve, Warm Strawberry Sauce, and Fresh Strawberry Sauce in my new T/S post (all about what to do with all those summer berries we stock up on)! These three recipes are ridiculously easy, perfect for lazy summer days when you really don’t feel [...]
Things That Make You Go Mmmm… Xan Confections
Submitted by Vive Le Vegan Blog
I had the good fortune to sample Xan Confections vegan chocolates recently. While not all of their chocolates are vegan, two of their assortments are: Saintly Sins and Jewels. I received both collections to sample, a 3-piece of Saintly Sins, and a 7-piece of Jewels. These are filled dark chocolates, [...]
Being a Mom in Two Generations
Submitted by Vive Le Vegan Blog
I’m talking about parenting in my new True/Slant post. I wonder how many of you will relate to how I feel as a mom, straddling two generational styles of parenting…?
It’s a bit of a lengthy one, so get your cup of tea/coffee, and piece of chocolate!
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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Wheat-Free Discussion, Part 2
Submitted by Vive Le Vegan Blog
Some months ago I began an explanation about wheat-free baking. I continue this discussion in my current T/S post, including baking tips, the recipe for my “Gluten-Be-Gone” Homestyle Chocolate Chip Cookies, and also links to some of my other wheat-free and gluten-free recipes.
Also, if you haven’t voted in the [...]
Mamas Get Renewed!
Submitted by Vive Le Vegan Blog
I’m off the vegan path today with a post for mamas living in the local Lower Mainland area…
Vicki Drever of Mothering the Urban Mother will be facilitating the Mama Renew program along with her business partner, Angie Hartshorne.
Mama Renew is “a community of mothers who not only share in the [...]
But, what DO you eat?
Submitted by Vive Le Vegan Blog
I should be able to answer this question, right?
Alas, it’s not always as simple to explain as it is to just cook the food!
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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NEW Cookbook Teaser!
Submitted by Vive Le Vegan Blog
No, not my cookbook… but another that will have you twirling in your apron!… The Urban Vegan cookbook by Dynise Balcavage.
Many of you already know Dynise through her Urban Vegan blog. Dynise asked me to write a quote for her cookbook, and I was honored to do so. When I [...]
