Author Archives: Janie

BBQ Tempeh Lettuce Wraps – Gluten-Free Vegan Meals in Minutes

Working late and need an easy idea for a super quick, yet healthy dinner?  Try these BBQ tempeh lettuce wraps.  Not familiar with tempeh?  It’s made from fermented soy beans and is a whole, unprocessed food.  Be sure to get … Continue reading

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Raw Vegan Nacho Cheese Zucchini Chips

I have a couple other tasty recipes on the blog for zucchini chips – spicy Asian and chili lime. I love zucchini because they’re so easy to grow and they’re so versatile.  I think dehydrated chips have become my absolute … Continue reading

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Trick or Treat Vegan Style

The scariest thing about Halloween to me is looking at the ingredients in all that crappy candy.  First, most of it isn’t vegan – and I’m not talking about just the milk chocolate.  Red candy is often colored with the … Continue reading

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Kale and Strawberries and Goiters – Oh My!

A goiter?  I have a goiter?  Isn’t that something only malnourished people in third world countries get?  Apparently not, since I had one this summer.  Luckily, my doctor caught it in the early stages, so I didn’t have a big, … Continue reading

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You might be a carnivore if…

You might be a carnivore if… -Road kill sounds tasty – fresh (or not so fresh) off the pavement. -You just love ripping your dagger-like canines through fur and flesh to reach the soggy, bloody, vein-popping, gristle and muscle inside. … Continue reading

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Guilt Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan Mac and “Cheese”

Mac and Cheese – the ultimate comfort food.  But the real stuff is not gluten-free, fat free or healthy.  It’s filled with calories, animal cruelty and artery-clogging cholesterol. I’ve had some really good vegan “cheese” sauces. My favorite is Heidi … Continue reading

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Raw-vocado Key Lime Pie

Hubby and I were headed to some friends’ house for dinner and were bringing dessert. It was a hot day and I started to ponder what to bring.  My friend is an amazing cook and she enjoys experimenting with recipes … Continue reading

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Vegan, Gluten-Free, Santa Monica – part 4

Bye, bye Santa Monica! One last meal at Euphoria and we had to catch a plane. Hubby chose cashew scrambles and I selected a breakfast wrap. It was my birthday, which entitled me to try a chocolate dessert – totally worth … Continue reading

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Vegan, Gluten-Free, Santa Monica – part 3

Monday, breakfast was a total bust. We attempted to go to Raw Star Café since it opened at 9:00 and all the other places didn’t open until 10:00 or 11:00.  When we arrived (a bit of a walk) it was closed.  Since … Continue reading

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Vegan, Gluten-Free, Santa Monica – part 2

Since it was Sunday, we decided to walk to the farmer’s market for breakfast.  If I lived in Santa Monica, I’d shop there every Sunday.  It was a bit of a walk from the pier, but we like to walk. … Continue reading

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Vegan, Gluten-Free, Santa Monica – part 1

Oh Santa Monica!  Your are an amazing city for gluten-free vegans!!  Hubby and I went for a short trip last weekend and ate some of the best vegan chow we’ve had anywhere. First stop was lunch at Real Food Daily on 5th … Continue reading

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BBQ Berbere Portabella Comfort Bake

Dinner was so good tonight I just had to take a picture and share.  I work a lot of hours and often get home pretty late. I’m hungry. I’m tired. Even though I love to cook, I just don’t have … Continue reading

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Raw Hummus Rules!

Hummus is one of the most versatile foods I can think of. It is good as a dip, spread and even as a salad dressing. And it’s chalk full of nutrients – fiber, calcium, protein just to name a few.  I … Continue reading

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Raw Tahini

I love tahini. This middle eastern spread gives baba ganoush and hummus distinct flavors. Sesame seeds are loaded with calcium and protein. It’s just good stuff!  But most tahini is made with toasted seeds so, while it’s delicious,vegan and gluten-free … Continue reading

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Fiesta Jackfruit and Polenta

I had never heard of jackfruit until about six months ago. I’d seen it featured in vegan pulled “pork” sandwiches, tacos, even “pot roast” but never had a chance to taste it. A few months ago, hubby came back from the Asian market … Continue reading

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Simple Sprouting Idea

My first attempt at sprouting turned into a glumpy, moldy mess. I tried sprouting quinoa and used a sprouting jar, following all the directions.  I’m not sure what went wrong, but I really hate to waste food, so I went … Continue reading

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Gluten-Free, Vegan Blueberry Bread

This is one of my favorite recipes when I’m having guests over. It makes a great breakfast or a nice dessert.  My non-vegan and non-gluten-free friends and family love this bread.  I hope you will too! Gluten-Free, Vegan Blueberry Bread … Continue reading

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Open-Face Tempeh Pizza Sandwiches

These are quick and easy to make. They remind me of pizza burgers, only way, way better.  And much better for you too. 8 oz. tempeh patty 1 cup  of your favorite marinara sauce 4 slices toasted gluten-free bread Vegan mozzarella … Continue reading

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Almost Taco Tuesday

OK, so it’s not technically a taco, but it is Tuesday and this was pretty tasty.  Hubby and I must have been on the same wavelength.  I saw a post for Vegan Taco Tuesday and knew I had the perfect … Continue reading

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Crispy Not-Fried Onion Rings

One of my favorite holiday dishes as a kid was green bean casserole. I loved sneaking some of the french fried onions straight from the can.  It’s been years since I’ve had them since they are not gluten-free. I don’t … Continue reading

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