In years’ past, I’ve been disappointed by meat alternatives. Some of them tasted ok, but they were definitely not a substitute for the real deal which made it difficult for people to get excited about a meat free meal. Those days are gone. I’ve been trying a variety of meat substitutes and Gardein plant based alternatives have […]
Beet and Tangerine Smoothie
I love beets! This wonderful root is not something that I grew up eating and I probably didn’t ever taste one until I was an adult. Now I enjoy them regularly. The beet flavor really comes through in this smoothie. If you’re just looking for the nutrition of beets and don’t really want to […]
The Blender Girl Cookbook Launch at Melissa’s Produce
The recipe book from The Blender Girl, aka Tess Masters, has arrived. Last week, I attended her cookbook launch at Melissa’s Produce. As expected, Tess was her delightful self and the people at Melissa’s and their produce were wonderful. As you can see, the food was amazing. The recipes are all from The Blender Girl cookbook […]
Vegetarian “Chicken” and Eggs
My family enjoys eggs as a quick and easy meal anytime of the day. The “chicken” and spinach in this dish make it feel substantial enough for dinner, but it’ll also do for breakfast or lunch. If you eat meat, you can use actual chicken instead of Beyond Meat’s Chicken-free Strips. However, this meat […]
Strawberry Basil Wrap Sandwich Recipe
Wrap Sandwich with Strawberries and Basil Here in California, it’s strawberry season for all but a few months of the year. These sweet and nutrient packed treats are delicious as desserts, in smoothies and in a main dish. This wrap sandwich is simple to prepare and is great as an on-the-go breakfast or lunch. […]