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On a recent visit to Memphis, Tennessee, I had fun exploring the city’s vegan options, and found  a fun quirky, restaurant called, “Imagine” that was 100% vegan.  I decided to try a piece of Elvis cake, which consisted of banana cake, peanut butter frosting and chocolate topping.  Elvis would have…

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At the end of the year, the farmer’s market offers a lot of great seasonal foods.  This weekend I left with a bagful of Brussels sprouts.  Not only are they nutritious and tasty, but they are one of the top foods that make you poop!  After eating a large bowl,…

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On a recent adventure in central Wisconsin, I came across a rural cranberry bog.  Vibrant red cranberries floated in blue waters, as storm clouds passed overhead.  It was a beautiful sight. I have always loved cranberries, but don’t eat a lot of them until the approaching holidays.  I did some…

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At the local farmer’s market, I found a vendor who sells a huge variety of mushrooms.  Up until recently, I was not a connoisseur.  Then I got introduced the wild wonderful world of mushrooms and since then I have been experimenting with a variety of them. My husband is an…

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“You must be completely awake in the present to enjoy the tea. Only in the awareness of the present, can your hands feel the pleasant warmth of the cup. Only in the present, can you savor the aroma, taste the sweetness, appreciate the delicacy. If you are ruminating about the…

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In the Midwest, fall usually means a change in weather, dark cloudy days, and an end to warm sunshine.  One way of making the most out of the changing seasons is to check out your local farmer’s market. This morning while most people were sleeping in, we grabbed some coffee…

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Passing through Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, a busy hub full of florescent lighting and stressed out people, I found a green sustainable garden growing among all the chaos and environmental pollutants. The Rotunda Tower Garden won the Design and Construction Award for its indoor aeroponic garden that grows edible plants…

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On a recent hiking trip through the forest, I came across a patch of wild blackberries.  They provided me with a tasty afternoon snack.  It’s not the first time I have eaten berries off the bush. Someone once asked me if I was worried about animals peeing on them.  Although…

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When traveling through Mexico, I found myself drooling over the sight and smell of Mexican sweet corn being prepared and sold on city streets.  Being allergic to dairy, I had to pass on the corn, but recently I made Mexican sweet corn with a vegan twist, creating a healthy and…

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Vegans  vs Carnivores What do you do when you are a vegan and fall in love with a carnivore?  It may seem like a big problem or issue but actually when there are food differences or if one person struggles with food allergies, its not difficult to make some simple…