May
26

Cheese Addiction Rehab Program

It seems that many vegetarians (myself included*) struggle to make the leap to veganism because of one thing: cheese. I’ve found that most vegetarians agree that eggs are as easy to drop as the meat. And non-cheese dairy has plenty of not just adequate, but downright tasty subsitutes (butter, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, cream …

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May
23

Meatless Monday #65: Molotes and Mojito Melon

These are the two recipes I made last week from the cookbook On A Stick! Molotes Ingredients 2-3 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes 1/4 lb chorizo (I used Trader Joe’s soy chorizo) 1/3 cup Monterey Jack chese (I used Daiya vegan cheese) 2 cups Maseca (corn flour) 1 tsp salt 3 qt vegetable …

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May
20

Quote of the Day Friday #16

If everyone is thinking alike, somebody isn’t thinking. -George S. Patton

May
19

Cookbook Review: On A Stick!

On a Stick! by Matt Armendariz is the ultimate entertainer’s cookbook! The introduction to the book asserts that, “foods just taste better on a stick.” Whether or not this is true, I will assert that foods certainly look better on a stick. The presentation of hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and even meals on sticks is absolutely …

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May
09

Meatless Monday #64: Gnocchi With Summer Vegetables

Ingredients 1 package gnocchi (Vegans, some gnocchi may have egg, so check ingredients. I used Gia Russa Whole Wheat Gnocchi.) 1 can diced tomatoes 1 small (8oz) can tomato sauce squash and/or zucchini broccoli spinach onion (I used green onion) 3-4 garlic cloves fresh basil leaves (optional) 1-2 tbs olive oil or vegetable broth Directions …

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May
05

Cinco Salsas for Cinco De Mayo

Hello, my name is Angie and I am an addict. Salsa is my drug. I can not resist it and I constantly crave it. This is what growing up in San Antonio will do to a person.  While living on the east coast for 7 years, I never once found salsa that was up to …

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