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Westchester NY’s First Vegan Pop-Up Shop!

A few years ago, when JL Fields left the Westchester area, I got to take over her column at the Journal News’ Small Bites column, I Eat Plants.  It was awesome, having a dedicated vegan column for vegan things in … Continue reading

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Curried Beet and Sweet Potato Latke with Apple-Beet Chutney

I haven’t done the Vegan MoFo Iron Chef Challenge in a few years, but since I happened to be home for this one, I thought I might do it! The challenge was to make something with beets- specifically the roots. … Continue reading

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Vegan Kimchi

Well who would have thought that something that is spicy pickled cabbage would need to be specified vegan? Before I answer that, welcome to Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food) 2012! I’ve been participating for years, and thought this might … Continue reading

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Baba Ganoush with Homemade Tahini

I used to love baba ganoush from Mamoun’s when I lived in New Haven. I know that there’s a Mamoun’s or two in NYC, but it’s just not the same when it’s not across the street from your apartment. Vegan … Continue reading

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Chili Lime Corn on the Cob and Buffalo Tempeh

Served on greens, this makes for a reasonably healthy meal! Use spiced up/thinned out tomato paste instead of ketchup if you’d rather avoid the sugar in ketchup. I’m not a great planner when it comes to my weekly grocery shopping. … Continue reading

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Peppers and Onions

Have you ever had what you thought was a really good idea for a recipe, but it just didn’t work out to your expectations? Tonight’s dinner was one of those. Yesterday vegan boyfriend sent me home with cubanelle peppers, red … Continue reading

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Farmer’s Markets

Since I first started hearing about them, I’ve loved the idea of farmer’s markets (in fact, my very first post was after a farmer’s market trip). The actual reality of them isn’t always what I’ve expected, though. The first farmer’s … Continue reading

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