If you needed a some motivation to go Vegan or just give it a try, but you don't want to go it alone... we got you. Longtime vegan and author Tracye Mcquirter is launching a special program in October just for Black women. Her goal is to encourage 10,000 Black...
PODCAST: How To Be An Ageless Vegan w/ Tracye McQuirter
My guest this week, Tracye Mcquirter, has been eating vegan since her college days. Thirty years later the author and public health nutritionist is a leading expert on eating a healthy plant based diet. And in her new book, Ageless Vegan: The Secret To Living A long and Healthy Plant...
Good Soy, Bad Soy-WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
You may have heard that soy is bad for you. I definitely believed that, but as a new vegan, it can be challenging to avoid. Until recently, I tried to limiting my soy consumption to once or twice a week. But I was excited to learn that all soy is...
Vegan Food Shopping MADE EASY
Despite all of the great Vegan restaurants, and even with more non vegan restaurants adding vegan options... it is definitely better and less expensive to cook at home while eating vegan. While, I do encourage you to eat as much whole food... fruits, vegetables, grains and beans... early on, you...
Conscious Cocktailing with PROSECCO
My go to Summer cocktail is something I call the Lola. It's affectionally named after a friend who suggested I give the simple combination a try. The main ingredient is Prosecco, and then add a splash (JUST A SPLASH) of St. Germain. (**Too heavy of a pour of St. Germain...
Mouthwatering Vegan Sandwiches YOU HAVE TO TRY
I have to admit, in my early vegan days... I never really ate sandwiches, except for plant based burgers. And admittedly, the main ingredients in most of the vegan burgers I ate then were imitation meats... impossible meats, beyond meats, etc. But that was a rookie move. Not hating on...
Let’s Brunch: MY FIRST VEGAN FRITTATA
I love trying new recipes and making them my own. And that's exactly what I did when I decided to make my first vegan frittata. I know it seems challenging, but it is really easy, quick and DELICIOUS!!! When I decided to attempt a vegan frittata, I knew I would...
MEATLESS MONDAY: Your Vegan BBQ Menu
This weekend (Saturday, May 16th) is National BBQ day, so it is the perfect time to start digging into some of our favorite summertime flavors. During these times of social distancing, many folks can't cookout the way we are used to. But not to worry. We've curated an awesome group...
Meatless Mexican Recipes: GET YOUR FIESTA ON
Cinco De Mayo is all about fun and great food. And just because we can't go out, does not mean we have to miss out... especially if you are vegan. There are countless mouth watering plant based recipes that will more than satisfy your craving for Mexican food. I found...
Super Foods: WHY YOU SHOULD STOCK UP ON CHICKPEAS
Chickpeas may be plentiful on grocery shelves during this pandemic and I suggest you stock up. Before I became vegan I was not a fan of chickpeas. I had only had them practically out of a can and thrown into a salad with no seasoning. I did not know there...