vegan thanksgiving: herb mashed potatoes with a super simple gravy

there are lots of ways to make vegan gravy.  some saute mushrooms, garlic or onions to go for a thicker, chunkier consistency.  i prefer a simple smooth gravy, like i had growing up.  this recipe only has 5 ingredients and takes about 5 minutes to make. and while gravy tastes good on pretty much anything you eat at thanksgiving, i’ve served it here with it’s classic pal, mashed potatoes.  they are made with red skinned potatoes and... Read More

free samples from bragg!

i’ve been known to brag about bragg in the past – i use their liquid aminos, apple cider vinegar, and have even tried their olive oil and was very impressed.  they are adamant about using non-GMO and mostly organic ingredients, without preservatives or fillers. i am always totally satisfied with their products, so when i had the opportunity to send away for free bragg samples i jumped on it.  a few short weeks later i received  an... Read More

5 things that make vegan cooking easier

i used to think i could never be vegan.  whether it was giving up cheese, chocolate, or junk food, i didn’t think i’d be able to pull it off.  but here i am, 10 months vegan and it’s really not all that hard.  there are a few things that make my life a lot easier and i’d like to share them with you all. earth balance i mention earth balance in a lot of my recipes and some people have asked me what it is.  it’s a... Read More