Author Archives: Janie

Gluten-Free, Vegan Spinach Lasagna – It’s REALLY Good!

Lasagna has always been one of my favorite comfort foods and this recipe for a gluten-free vegan spinach version is certainly blogworthy. I tried a version earlier where I added some browned tempeh sausage and usesd a different brand of … Continue reading

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Help – There’s a Vegan at My Bar-B-Que!

My carnivore friends often struggle with what to serve when Hubby and I come for dinner. When they fill me in on the menu and let me bring vegan fare to share, it’s less stressful for everyone. Here are ten … Continue reading

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Two Carnivores and One Vegan Walked In With a Bar

A colleague and I were hosting three business people at our company. We have an onsite chef, who usually makes a green salad and some plain fruit when we have guests, but this time we had meat sandwiches, fruit with … Continue reading

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Pad Thai Kale Chips

The first time I popped a kale chip into my mouth, I knew I’d found the perfect snack. These curly little green cuties were not only healthy, but also super high on the yum factor.  The biggest problem I found … Continue reading

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Roasted Yellow Beets

I’ve never been a beet fan, but then I always had the canned or boiled versions. A chef friend told me about baked/roasted beets.  Here’s her easy instructions: Cut the greens off the top and save them for another use.  … Continue reading

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Vegan Vegas Part Deux

  Hubby joined me for a mini vacation after my conference.  Again, the hotel we stayed at had one restaurant with a veggie burger that was not gluten free.  We saw an ad for vegan sushi at another MGM restaurant, … Continue reading

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Vegan Vegas Baby!

Recently, I had a work conference in Las Vegas.  This would be my first “road trip” as a gluten free vegan.  I was looking forward to some good hotel grub – I requested meals for my diet and usually hotels … Continue reading

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Colorful Salad with Herb Dressing

A friend called us last Saturday very excited to invite us last minute to a dinner party. The new couple lived near us and our friend thought we’d hit it off since we had both renovated our homes. We happened … Continue reading

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Middle Eastern Tempeh Lettuce Wraps

  This was a meal hubby and I really enjoyed. First, for you newbies, here’s a brief explanation of the ingredients. Tempeh is a delicious little patty made from cooked, lightly fermented soybeans. You can use it as a substitute … Continue reading

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Mama Mia! Gluten-Free Whole Grain Vegan Pizza!

Those of you who are eating gluten-free understand the craving for a tasty slice of chewy, crusty pizza and if you’re vegan, you might occasionally miss the cheese. And  me?  Oh yeah, there are days when I really miss both. Last … Continue reading

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The Vegan Potluck

Not wanting hubby to think he’d just become a member of a group of women dancing to rainbow unicorn poetry, I joined a Vegan Meet-up group and found a potluck.  There were lots of wonderful people there, and men – yes … Continue reading

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Staples in my Refrigerator

I work. A lot. My day job, for which I am very grateful, takes up the majority of my waking hours. I don’t have Martha Stewart time on my hands. And this diet is not so easy to eat out … Continue reading

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Making the Choice

I watched some bits and pieces of Eating for probably the fifth time. Every time I’ve watched it, I realize veganism is such a healthy choice for the body, for animals and for the environment. “I’m going vegan,” I announce … Continue reading

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Welcome!

I’m a gluten-free vegan. You might think I eat salad and tofu all day long.  Not true! I do love an interesting salad and tofu has lots of possibilities, but being vegan AND gluten-free doesn’t mean meals should be boring.  … Continue reading

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