Summer's too short to make your own veggie burgers. Of course, if you want to spend time in the kitchen when you could be lounging by the pool, sprucing up your garden, or relaxing on the porch with a glass of sangria and a good friend, be my guest. But as I see it, we only get a few blissful … [Read more...]
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Microplane Prize Pack Giveaway and Review
I think the first place I ever used a Microplane was in 7th grade wood shop. You see, in middle school, I was one of those tomboy-ish girls who thought Home Ec was lame. (Joke's on me, huh?) So I enrolled in shop class instead. I think my crowning achievement was making a wooden piggy bank in the … [Read more...]
Veggetti Spiralizer Review and Giveaway!
Rarely do I come across a kitchen tool that’s compact, performs well, and is downright fun to use. Well, I’ve found one: the Veggetti! I’m thrilled to tell you all about it—and give you the chance to win one, too! My spiralizing story: A cautionary tale! … [Read more...]
Review: Gluten Free and Vegan at Sandals Emerald Bay, Bahamas (Part 2)
Five days of food and fun at Sandals Emerald Bay After our busy first day, we spent the rest of our vacation relaxing, playing in the surf, and eating amazing food. Our daily itinerary looked something like this: Walk the beach and watch the sunrise Enjoy a tasty plant-based … [Read more...]
Review: Gluten Free and Vegan at Sandals Emerald Bay, Bahamas (Part 1)
Vacations, while rejuvenating, can actually be a little stressful if you're trying to follow a gluten free, vegan diet. Doubly so if you have additional dietary restrictions like I do. (Low fat, soy free, and oat free, just to name a few.) So when Jeff and I vacation, we usually make most of our … [Read more...]
10 Trader Joe’s Time Savers to Pick Up Tonight
Before diving into today's post, I want to thank everyone who's already completed the Veggie Quest "Getting to Know You" Survey. If you haven't, everyone who takes the survey and leaves a comment on the original post will be entered into a drawing to win The Great Life Cookbook! However, time is … [Read more...]
Getting to Know You and Great Life Cookbook Giveaway
Happy new year! I hope your holidays were happy and healthy, and that you're ready for some great new content on Veggie Quest in 2014.But first, I need your help.You see, I love writing Veggie Quest—sharing plant-based recipes, healthy eating tips, and exciting new research to keep you motivated. … [Read more...]
Squeezy Peas—Not Just for Babies!
Fruits and veggies on the go!Stay with me on this one.Hubby and I wanted to take an evening walk a few weeks ago, but the wind was howling and the weather was chilly—notwithstanding the fact that it was nearly April. Since neither one of us felt like freezing our keisters or plugging away on a … [Read more...]