February has lots of food holidays for vegans to enjoy. This month we celebrate a few of my favorite foods, one being strawberries. I’ve been dying all winter long to get my hands on these sweet ripened berries so I could make more...
The month of January rolls around and in Southern Arizona, it’s a chilly 40 degrees at 9 am. The time volunteers arrive and start setting up for the Arizona Vegetarian Food Festival. This is the second year for this event run by U.S. Veg Corp, an event company...
A while ago I had a bowl of pumpkin curry at one of my favorite cafes. I’ve been entranced ever since. I became obsessed with making my own. The result is a tasty curry that can be served with whatever vegetables you prefer. -- Just make sure to use a hearty...
As we round into the Holidays it’s time to take a look at the food holidays for this month – and there are some pretty tasty ones coming up! Heading the list of month-long celebrations December gives us National Fruit Cake Month, so bust out that old...
Phoenix area readers will get another chance to see the Kitchen Shaman in action next month. On Saturday, December 12th, Chef Johnnie Xel will be teaching a free class on "All Things Pumpkin" at Natural Grocers. Want to learn what pumpkins are good for...
I don't typically post holiday recipes or what to eat, drink, and cook. This year I've compiled some of my favorite recipes that you can use to wow your friends and amaze your family. All the recipes are vegan and gluten free, made from scratch, utilizing minimum...
I’ve been spending time in YouTube land these days. Roku allows me to search, add, and watch all things YouTube. It’s so much better than traditional television. The other night as we were looking for something to watch, a suggestion came up: “You...
I’ve been eating “energy” bars since the day I started bicycling long distance, i.e., a LONG time ago. I remember when Power Bar was still a small mom and pop company operating used equipment to crank out their protein packed goodies for athletes...
date palmWhat’s not to like about the sweet, soft, scrunchy taste of a date? If for some reason you don’t like them in their pure state, they can be pureed, chopped, wrapped, stuffed, and otherwise transformed into enjoyable foodie fare. Plus they pack a...
You've seen those big beautiful, meaty mushrooms, portobellas, and, if you've been hanging out with me here on the blog, you know I love them. I love to grill them, roast them, put them on salads raw. I like to chop them up and saute them with onions. Yet most people...
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