tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76162375386099341262024-10-24T13:21:21.923-07:00vegan at its simplestBabuLovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02810794082886450205noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616237538609934126.post-41709316961723201612015-03-08T09:18:00.002-07:002015-03-08T09:20:54.725-07:00

I absolutely love these fries! I think it is the coconut oil that makes them especially yummy. My 2 year old eats them up. Who knew something so simple could be soooo good? Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 22 min Oven temp: 400 degrees Tools: Cutting board, good knife, vegetable peeler, medium bowl or large ziploc bag, parchment paper (optional) Ingredients: 1 small to medium sweet potato 1/2

BabuLovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02810794082886450205noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616237538609934126.post-75902503274018238182015-03-05T12:12:00.000-08:002015-03-05T12:14:15.580-08:00

Other than my iced kukicha tea, this is my go to drink. This is a nice refreshing beverage that also helps to curb cravings. Prep time: 5 min Infuse time: 4 hours Tools: Large mason jar (quart or larger), good knife, vegetable peeler and a cutting board. Ingredients: 1/2 lemon 1 Tbsp of ginger water Directions: Slice lemon and remove peel* over your mason jar, this way you don't waste any of

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I am currently following the Eat to Live way of life and this is a go to meal for me.  It makes about 6 servings and is very versatile. I will talk more about its versatility later. Enjoy! Prep time: 15 min Cook time: 30 min Tools: Large pot with lid, wooden spoon, cutting board, good knife Added peas and lentils to my individual serving Ingredients: 1 small eggplant 2 yellow squash 2

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Here is a recipe that I have been using for quite some time now. It is the best apple pie and is always a hit at any event I take it too, especially if there is another vegan in the bunch. It is so easy to make that you might make it a little too much ; ) Prep time: 15 min Cook time: 45 min Oven Temp: 350 Tools: Medium mixing bowl, a good knife, a spatula, measuring cups and spoons, a pie plate

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The Sentient Bean Over Labor Day weekend I went to Savannah with my boyfriend Jack. Savannah is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. We took our bikes and rode around all weekend. It is so much more relaxing on a bike than in a car. We hung out in the park, took a tour of the historic district and went on a late night ghost tour to name a few things. Inside the Sentient Bean

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These products are vegan and they smell fantastic. They offer candles, perfumes, soaps, lotions, and more. They have a scent for everyone. They categorize their scents into 4 categories -florals, fruits, herbs and spices, and woods and resins. My favorite is Hawaiian Ruby Guava. Its fun and tropical. You can find these products at Whole Foods, some natural food stores, on their website

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I am back. I have been vegan one year and one month and I wont lie, I had a few hiccups in the road.  Don't get me wrong, I didn't stray from being vegan, I just went for the easy way out too many times (vegan processed foods). I am back on course however and want to share some recipes that I have been back piling. Since I haven't posted in awhile I will honor you all with a very easy

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Since the first weekend I became vegan I have been trying to come up with a recipe for buckwheat pancakes. 8 months later I finally made a buckwheat pancake that wasn't flat, hard as a brick or grainy. I tested them out on my boyfriend, as he hates just about everything, and he likes these so they passed the test and now I am posting them. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Tools: Plate,

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    Last month I went to Orlando, FL for vacation. While planning my trip I looked up all the Whole Foods in the vicinity of my hotel, to my surprise there was one right down the street. Whole Foods makes being vegan and being on vacation so easy. The items at their buffet are marked vegan on the label if they are vegan and there are so many choices. It is fantastic! I ate a lot of

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In anything that we do we should always listen to our body. It tell us when we are tired, when we are thirsty, when we are weak and what foods we should eat and not eat. Listen carefully. It is telling you this for a reason. An example: if you crave a banana, maybe your body is telling you that it needs potassium or some other nutrient that a banana can provide.  I am finding that the more

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I love tea. Love tea! On the 16th of January (2011) I will be one year soda free. I replaced my soda cravings with tea and have found that I don't miss the sugar filled water they call soda one bit. . In the north you would order tea and it would be unsweetened and come with a side of sugar packets. In the south you ask for tea and they put a syrup flavored drink in front of you that only has

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This is my favorite pasta recipe. I am not a huge fan of spaghetti sauce or the calories that come with spaghetti sauce so I came up with this recipe to alleviate that. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Tools: Cutting board, sharp knife, frying pan, mixing bowl, medium sized pot, fork, tongs Ingredients: 1/4 block tofu (firm or extra-firm) 2 Tbsp sun-dried tomatoes 1/3 c mushrooms 1/2

BabuLovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02810794082886450205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616237538609934126.post-65269574439184678022011-01-04T17:18:00.000-08:002011-01-04T17:19:37.011-08:00

I am going to be honest, quinoa is not one of my favorite grains.  I know how good it is for you, so I experiment a lot with this grain in order to try and make it more appealing to my tastes. This recipe is good as both a side or a quick snack. I serve it warm or cold. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Tools: Sauce pan, large frying pan, wooden spoon, cutting board and sharp

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This is one of my favorite things to make. I think of it as a universal condiment. It is great on its own, with tortilla chips, on sandwiches, in burritos, and so much more. Prep time: 10 minutes Tools: Mixing bowl, Potato masher or fork, sharp knife, spoon Ingredients: 3 avocados 1/4 chopped onion 2 cherry tomatoes 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp salt Directions: Core the avocados (cut around avocado -

BabuLovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02810794082886450205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616237538609934126.post-25084258414626477162010-12-29T21:42:00.000-08:002010-12-29T21:42:42.996-08:00

Clean Food by Terry Walters is a fantastic cookbook. It is a great resource for those just starting the vegan lifestyle and includes some fantastic recipes. Many of the cookbooks that I have bought were hit and miss. This one is definitely a hit. The first 35 pages of the book tell you how to eat a clean, balanced meal, gives you how-to's on cooking grains and legumes and defines, as well as,

BabuLovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02810794082886450205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616237538609934126.post-84628292132626141062010-12-28T20:20:00.000-08:002011-01-01T19:44:41.546-08:00

This is an easy, inexpensive way to make chicken parmesan. It is also the reason that I love Boca chicken patties. Cook for two. Prep time: 8 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Tools: baking pan, saucepan Ingredients: 2 Boca Chicken Patties 1/2 package of whole wheat or rice spaghetti noodles Jar of spaghetti sauce Directions: Follow the cooking instructions on the pasta and Boca chicken patty box.

BabuLovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02810794082886450205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616237538609934126.post-61268173234015405052010-12-22T18:59:00.000-08:002010-12-28T20:25:44.966-08:00

This is the easiest and yummiest vegan chili! Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Tools: Large Pot (I use a cast iron dutch oven), measuring spoons, a mixing spoon, a glass, and  a colander. Ingredients: 15 oz can organic black beans 15 oz can organic red kidney beans 24 oz jar of chunky salsa (I use Pace's, medium hotness, chunky salsa) 1/4 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp cayenne

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I love muffins so I am going to share my favorite muffin with you. You can substitute carrots for zucchini if you prefer. Preheat Oven to: 350 degrees fahrenheit Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20-25 minutes Tools: Muffin pan, small bowl, large bowl, mixing spoon, 1/4c measuring cup and unbleached muffin cup liners. Ingredients: 1/3 c Earth Balance buttery spread 1/2 c organic sugar 1/4 c

BabuLovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02810794082886450205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616237538609934126.post-34349048996845172362010-12-21T13:32:00.000-08:002010-12-21T13:36:34.659-08:00

I guess my first post should be about how I began this journey. The Kind Diet Six months ago my inner self was telling me that I needed to make a change.  I wasn't sure what that change was but I new it must be a change that would better my health.  I am not sure exactly how it happened but I bought Alicia Silverstone's book The Kind Diet. I started reading it and couldn't put it

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