Monthly Archives: April 2011
GRANDE STRAWBERRIES and CREME FRAPPUCCINO or 87 MEDIUM STRAWBERRIES
On occasion I will saunter into Starbucks for a Grande Decaf Soy Latte because they taste so darn good. The last time my hubby and I had a date night we stopped in for a coffee between dinner and a … Continue reading
Filed under Education, Investigations, Junk Food, Product Reviews, Specific Food, Sugar, Vegan, Vegetarian
PB BANANA BITES
Snacks don’t need to be complicated. One day last week my kids came home from school and were greeted by the snack you see pictured above. Both my son and daughter loved it! They were so excited by how “fancy” … Continue reading
Filed under Gluten Free, Kid Friendly, Nuts, Product Reviews, Raw, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian
MEAT – WITH A SIDE OF STAPH
Posted by Made Just Right on Apr 26, 2011 Almost half of the meat and poultry in U.S. grocery stores – 47 percent – is contaminated with drug-resistant bacteria, according to a new study from the Translational Genomics … Continue reading
Filed under Education, General Vegan, Investigations, Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian
APRICOT OATMEAL – TO GO
I am always trying to think of ways to get my family out the door in the morning (on time) without sacrificing a healthy breakfast. That goal is what inspired this recipe. My daughter is an oatmeal addict, so on … Continue reading
Filed under Breakfast, Gluten Free, Grains, Kid Friendly, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian
ASK GRETTIE – How Healthy Is Gardein?
This is my latest column for Chic Vegan… I was recently contacted with a question about Gardein meat substitutes. The reader (who is currently a meat eater, but trying to eat less) was out at a restaurant called the Yard … Continue reading
Filed under Chic Vegan Column, Education, General Vegan, Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian
HAPPY EARTH DAY – Buy a Shirt!
Happy Earth Day! I am a supporter of Farm Sanctuary and all that they do to rescue animals and give them a peaceful life. Most of you are aware of the environmental benefits a vegetarian and vegan lifestyle (For more information click … Continue reading
Filed under Education, General Vegan, Product Reviews, Vegan, Vegetarian
GRILLED CORN ON THE COB
This weekend I bought the most amazing tri-color corn at our local organic farm stand…our first fresh corn of the season. I immediately knew how I wanted to prepare it. Grilled. Grilling corn imparts a slightly smokey taste, but what … Continue reading
Filed under Gluten Free, Recipes, Sides, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
BLISSMO.COM
I am sure by now all or most of you have heard of Groupon and Screaming Deals. The other day I was introduced to Blissmo (which is eco-friendly) by a fellow blogger, ABCs and Garden Peas. The first day … Continue reading
Filed under Coupon, Vegan, Vegetarian
VEGGIE GRILL – FREE ENTREE FOR VIRGINS!
This Wednesday April 20th after 4pm bring in a friend who hasn’t been into Veggie Grill yet, let the cashier know, and they will comp the friend’s entree! This is Veggie Grill’s way of celebrating Earth Week. One Veggie Virgin … Continue reading
Filed under Coupon, Restaurants, Vegan, Vegetarian
