Our family has loved this Hearty Kale Salad with Tahini-Maple Dressing for years. Our mom used to make some version of it all the time. And during those years, it’s gone through many iterations – and names. So here’s the thing: We’ve always called it “Whole Earth Salad,” a name that seemed perfectly fitting. And […]
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Plant-Based Thanksgiving Dishes
Planning a plant-based Thanksgiving? You’re going to need plenty of plant-based Thanksgiving dishes that can fill out your table and even serve as main courses. Where to start when creating your plant-based Thanksgiving? Think about some of your favorite hearty fall foods: Apples. Pomegranates. Potatoes. Sweet Potatoes. Nuts. Figs. The list goes on, and we’ve […]
Italian-Style Fioretto Cauliflower
If you haven’t seen fioretto cauliflower before, we’d like to introduce you. What is it, exactly? While “regular” cauliflower has a dense head of thick florets, fioretto cauliflower is delicate and flower-y. In fact, it’s literally referred to as “flowering cauliflower.” The taste is slightly sweet and nutty, and the florets are not quite as […]
Fig Cake Recipe (Gluten Free and Vegan)
It’s fig season, which means it’s time for a glorious fig cake. What makes a great fig cake? In our book, the characteristics include: 1) tastes great; 2) looks great; and 3) everyone can enjoy it. We’ve got the first two more or less figured out, but for the third one, we decided that it […]
Blood Tests Can Answer Questions About Veganism
Should you go vegan? And if you’re vegan, are you getting the nutrition you need? Lots of people who are pursuing or considering a plant-based diet are asking these questions. Fortunately, there are blood tests that can give you useful answers. HealthLabs.com offers blood testing packages that aim to help both vegans and non-vegans. There […]
Watermelon Bacon: We Can’t Get Enough
We recently ran into a friend we hadn’t seen in a while, and she said, “I’ve been thinking of you – I just made your watermelon bacon again!” Hey – we haven’t made that in a while! But it is indeed that season again. Time to strip down that watermelon and make it into a […]
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