These are a few of my favorite things in the kitchen. I try hard not to have so many tools that they are rarely used. I do a have couple splurges from cooking for several years, such as a…
Banana Walnut Pancakes
Some weekends I will make something extra fun for brunch. A couple weeks ago we had a very ripe banana, so I made pancakes that were gobbled up. The key to light and fluffy pancakes is to not over…
Books
There are lots of wonderful books about veganism. Some help encourage a vegan diet through research, others teach how to be vegan, and more share people's stores about becoming vegan and what it means to them. They can be great…
Miso Soup
Miso soup is wonderful on a cold day or a day I don't feel well. I make make mine extra hearty so that I need little else to feel full. Miso is a fermented something, usually soy, but there are…
Lucy’s Cookies
In my perpetual effort to find yummy things that are easily available, aka at my local grocery store, I stumbled upon Lucy's cookies. There are several flavors, but being a choco-holic, these were the ones I picked. I even…
Broccoli Pot
I have a habit of taking whatever vegetables I can find and throwing them in a pot. When I write up my weekly meal plan it will say things like "Wednesday Meal: Pot." This means I will follow a basic…
Starter Kits
If you don't already have one, vegan starter kits are readily available and often free. They offer tips, recipes, and coupons. A local health food store or vegetarian/vegan restaurant may already have one for you, just ask. Another option is…
Green Smoothie
Kale is one of my very favorite foods. Not just because I find it to be delicious, but because it is so very healthy. There are days I actually crave kale and these are always great days for a smoothie. I pack mine with…
Building Community
Going vegan all by yourself is difficult. Having people around you to encourage and cheer you on is so much better. You can share stories, recipes, challenges and victories. But, not everyone has vegan friends ready to help in their…
7 Layer Dip
I made this twice for different parties last weekend and still didn't have leftovers. Seven layer dip often has lots of dairy and sits overnight to combine the flavors. I prefer it fresh and encourage all fresh ingredients. For example,…
An Everyday Vegan 