Drink your greens?

Last time I was here I left you hanging.  We’ve since finished our vegan challenge (successfully) and continue to incorporate more and more plant based foods into our diets.
Tonight was a great example. We had a full spread of brown rice veggie sushi.  There was your typical mix, in addition to cooked mushrooms, and a [...]

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Engine 2: Day 2

Is it possible that I’m eating more extravagantly during my foray into veganism than I did before?  If yesterday was any example, then the answer is yes.
Yesterday’s food consisted of brown rice pudding, a Larabar, two small gluten free burritos filled with guacamole, salsa, beans, and rice, a mango, some chocolate, a bowl of cereal. [...]

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Engine 2: Day 1

It all started today.  Day 1 of 28 on the low-fat, vegan diet written by Rip Esselstyn.
Oh yeah, and did I mention that I was responsible for getting 42 other people started?  Yes, it was a long and very full day.  Not the best day for undertaking a new eating program.  But at the same [...]

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A Fresh and Fishy Salad

Tuna salad probably doesn’t evoke thoughts of freshness for you.  At least it doesn’t for me.  Most often, I picture mayonnaise laden chopped tuna when someone mentions tuna salad.
However, what I love about this one is that it’s quite different.  I’m sure you have seared tuna salad in restaurants before, but if you’re like me [...]

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A Celebration and a Treat

It was a big weekend for me!  I graduated from my culinary program and am now officially a trained Natural Chef.  I can hardly believe it.  The weekend went by in a whirlwind of a big catered event (more on that later), another catered brunch, a surprise from my family, and of course tons of [...]

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