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Enjoy Chocolate?

Posted on August 3, 2008 - Filed Under Food, Gluten Free, News Flash, Soy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wheat Free | 15 Comments

I sure do! I admit it. Count me guilty. And I’m so glad to hear that Enjoy Life has introduced these new chocolate bars. They are dairy-, nut-, soy-, and gluten-free! Yup - they are vegan and allergen-free. I cannot wait to try them. They are going to be […]

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Cool Fruity Treat

Posted on July 1, 2008 - Filed Under Food, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Magic Bullet, Non-Genetically Modified, Raw, Recipe, Soy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wheat Free | 14 Comments

It’s the warm season in the U.S. and with it come some hot days which necessitate the indulgence in special cool treats. One of my favorite simple treats is tantalizing to the tongue and guaranteed to temporarily lower your temperature It’s an icy Raspberry-Lime blended drink.

I’m sure there are many recipes for Limeade out […]

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What the Helva Is This?

Posted on June 10, 2008 - Filed Under Food, Gluten Free, Soy Free, Teeni's Trivia, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wheat Free | 33 Comments

Well, I’m glad you asked. Because I really wanted to know too. So in my latest grocery mystery adventure, I purchased something called Helva, sometimes called Halva (or vice-versa).

From what I now understand, Helva is a sweet treat that is popular in Turkey. It is most often made with ground sesame seeds […]

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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Creme

Posted on March 14, 2008 - Filed Under Food, Gluten Free, Kitchen Gadgets, Products/Foods, Reviews, Soy Free, Sugar-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian | 19 Comments

Okay, well, maybe YOU scream for ice cream, but I am screaming for MimicCreme! This product is a non-dairy liquid that can be used as a replacement for heavy cream in recipes such as soups and sauces (think Alfredo) and also as a base for ice cream! It is dairy-free, gluten-free, and soy-free. […]

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Rice and Beans and Collard Greens

Posted on January 30, 2008 - Filed Under Food, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Soy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian | 15 Comments

I was inspired to make this recipe by my friend Beth Ellen. She makes a similar rice and bean dish using the spice called Spike. I didn’t have any Spike on hand, but I added carrot matchsticks, collard greens, green onion, and orange bell pepper to brown rice and red kidney beans. […]

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‘Tis the Season

Posted on January 28, 2008 - Filed Under Gluten Free, Kitchen Gadgets, Soy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian | 23 Comments

for hot chocolate! It snowed here today. And there is no better way to get through the cold weather than with hot chocolate. Whether you drink dairy or are a vegetarian or vegan, there is nothing better. You can use any kind of milk and you can also use carob powder […]

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EZ Vegetable Chowdah

Posted on December 23, 2007 - Filed Under Food, Gluten Free, Organic, Recipe, Soy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wheat Free | 10 Comments

Is my Boston accent showing? LOL. Here is some yummy vegetable chowdah that I made and I’d like to share it with you! It was inspired by some chicken vegetable chowder at a restaurant that I had some time ago and loved. So I figured something similar could be […]

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Organic and Healthy Treat

Posted on December 19, 2007 - Filed Under Food, Gluten Free, Vegetarian | 9 Comments

Here are some last minute stocking stuffers for your loved ones who are trying to eat healthier. These snack bars by Nutiva are amazingly healthy. They are all natural and have wonderful ingredients.

I tested the Hempseed Bar which is all organic. With ingredients like sunflower seeds, honey, hempseeds, flax seeds, and pumpkin […]

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Don’t Fear the Squash

Posted on November 20, 2007 - Filed Under Food, Gluten Free, Instructional/How To, Low Fat, Soy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video | 16 Comments

For those of you who are unfamiliar with spaghetti squash or are afraid to buy it because you don’t know what to do with it, let me enlighten you. Spaghetti squash is a mild tasting squash - it really doesn’t have much of a squash flavor to it. It goes well with tomato […]

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Krinkled Treats

Posted on August 27, 2007 - Filed Under Food, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Products/Foods, Reviews, Soy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian | 3 Comments

I got to try these recently. What are they? Glad you asked. They are the answer to my snack problems. I love potato chips but just can’t allow myself to eat them much anymore with all the fat they have in them. Of course, I also loved BBQ flavored and […]

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