Month: May 2017

New York City – Part 1

I am in New York and will be sharing some exciting news and vegan restaurant reviews in a few days! First, though, I want to share why I am here. I have a rare childhood condition called Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome, or CCHS. This makes me forget to breathe, which is rather inconvenient. So, I …

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Vegan Orange Julius Copycat 

I used to love getting an Orange Julius at the mall, but it has both egg and milk ingredients. It took a lot of experimenting, but I finally have a vegan Orange Julius copycat recipe that tastes just like I remember! This orange delight is creamy, frothy, sweet, and delicious! Here is what you need …

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Five Cup Fruit Salad 

This fruit salad is comfort food from my childhood. It was on every holiday table, and was one of the first recipes I learned how to make! It was easy to veganize by using Dandies marshmallows and substituting Silk plain soy yogurt for the sour cream: It is called five cup fruit salad because the …

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Chick’n Waldorf Salad

The varied flavors and textures of this Chick’n salad all come together beautifully! It is lovely by itself, in a wrap, or on a crusty roll! I use Beyond Meat’s lightly seasoned chicken strips for this recipe, and they work so well that you can confidently serve this salad to vegans and non-vegans alike. Here …

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Vegan Chocolate Truffles 

With Mother’s Day coming up, I thought this would be a great time to share my chocolate truffle recipe! Everyone who has tried these truffles loves them, and I usually make a double batch in order to have some left for me to eat. They are very easy to make, but you do need a …

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Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Muffins

These baked oatmeal muffins are a yummy cross between a chocolate chip cookie and a thick bowl of oatmeal. I like them for breakfast with milk and fruit, but they also make a great snack with a cup of tea! They freeze really well, so are great for busy mornings, and are sturdy enough to …

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Fruity Vegan Protein Shakes

Like my chocolate protein shake, this fruity version is quick and easy to make, tastes great, and is perfect for busy days! You can use any fruit, sweetener, juice, and vegan milk combination that you like, and the fruit can be fresh or frozen. (I prefer using frozen fruit as it gives just a bit of iciness …

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