Roasted Garlic By Christopher Ranch

I walk into Gordon's Food Store - it's a food service distributor that also has stores that serve local restaurants when they run out of goods before their scheduled delivery, or for those who don't want to pay for delivery (if that's the case) and for the locals in the neighborhood. Like me. I seeContinue reading "Roasted Garlic By Christopher Ranch"

READY TO USE CHOPPED GARLIC

BY GIA RUSSA. Salt-free. No oils. No preservatives. Lots of restaurants use ready to use chopped garlic. So why not give it a try? Especially since I could buy it in a large jar at a good price - save me some money and some time, peeling and chopping my own. Well, the jar isContinue reading "READY TO USE CHOPPED GARLIC"

FOLLOW YOUR HEART PARMESAN CHEESE

DAIRY FREE. I had my doubts. Was I pleasantly surprised. Looked like parmesan, smelled like parmesan, tasted like parmesan. I didn't even try to melt it, since it tasted so good right out of the container. The fill is small - in the container. The product is not easily obtainable. I bought mine from VeganContinue reading "FOLLOW YOUR HEART PARMESAN CHEESE"

UTZ SWEET POTATO CHIPS

If you're expecting a sweet potato chip to texture like a white potato chip, you'll be disappointed. The texture is thinner and a lot less crispy. I like them though. Not immediately. The texture is not what I'm accustomed to. They don't grab the dip like a ruffle chip would, but then the plain whiteContinue reading "UTZ SWEET POTATO CHIPS"

SUPERSEEDZ

GOURMET PUMPKIN SEEDS. Dry roasted. Flavored. I don't think I've ever eaten a pumpkin seed. I generally don't like seeds in recipes. In the way past, when sunflower seeds were popular, I tried them. Not impressed. Actually not impressed with most nuts, although I've learned to like some of them, especially when they're made intoContinue reading "SUPERSEEDZ"

SAFFRON YELLOW PEPPER RICE

SAFFRON YELLOW PEPPER RICE Saffron flavored rice mixed with sautéed sweet mini yellow peppers, then combined with Tomato Italiano flavored pumpkin seeds, garlic, tarragon, coriander and lots of fresh basil! A perfect summer rice! Makes 9 cups 3 c. water 1 t. sea salt 2-3 pinches saffron stigmas 3 c. parboiled long grain golden CanillaContinue reading "SAFFRON YELLOW PEPPER RICE"

FAKIN’ BACON – smoky tempeh strips

Decades ago I tried Fakin' Bacon. I don't even know if this is the same company. Either they changed the recipe/formula or my appreciation for it changed. It's made by Lightlife, the people who make Gimme Lean breakfast sausage in a tube - a product I swear by. Although I've never pursued tempeh when everybodyContinue reading "FAKIN’ BACON – smoky tempeh strips"

BEAST BURGER by Beyond Meat

Cook in a little higher than medium heat with enough oil so they don't stick. Fry frozen. Smells like hamburg cooking. Textures like ground meat. There's a ground cartilage texture similar to what you'd experience with a burger made from cow. Texture dry in center. The light and denser textures were a little too distinct,Continue reading "BEAST BURGER by Beyond Meat"

Match Meat GROUND BEEF BURGERS

Match Meat GROUND BEEF BURGERS Can't beat this beef burger made from Plant Protein. Nice everything. I'm impressed! Makes 3 here (or 6 per pound) 1/2, 16 oz. pkg. froz. Match Meat GROUND BEEF Plant Protein Make 3 patties about 1/2 inch thick. Over medium heat, fry in grape seed oil till browned. Sprinkle garlicContinue reading "Match Meat GROUND BEEF BURGERS"

Match Meat BLACK EYE PEA SLOPPY JOES

Match Meat BLACK EYE PEA SLOPPY JOES Black eye peas are underrated. They have a great meaty, chewy texture that compliments this Match Meat Sloppy Joe perfectly! Serve hot or cold! Makes 2-2/3 cups 2 T. grape seed oil 1/3 lg. sweet onion, diced into 3/8 inch squares sea salt freshly ground black pepper 1/2,Continue reading "Match Meat BLACK EYE PEA SLOPPY JOES"

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU GET A DUD WATERMELON

JUICE IT! That's all you can do, unless you throw it away, or suffer through eating it, because you paid for it. Steve loves watermelon. A couple years ago, the grocery had great watermelons all summer. Steve bought one - small one - and sometimes not so small - every day. Lots of people did.Continue reading "WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU GET A DUD WATERMELON"

STRAWBERRY BANANA PROTEIN DRINK

Every now and then I make myself a protein drink. I've had this container of pea protein from NOW SPORTS for about a year, that's how seldom I make one. And I have a back up in the pantry. This one is almost empty, however, so at least I'm using it, albeit slowly. Recently IContinue reading "STRAWBERRY BANANA PROTEIN DRINK"

FRESH STRAWBERRY MIMOSA

Okay, it's that time of week again. Our day off. I stuck with the juicing. I'm not quite organized with it, and I'm not even sure if I want to be so structured that I begin to resent it. Let me just say that I'm juicing, not every day, but close. We don't always haveContinue reading "FRESH STRAWBERRY MIMOSA"

SWEET POTATO FRIES

SWEET POTATO FRIES Baked not fried, gluten-free, sweet potatoes, platter style. Served with a dip of ketchup and Red Beet  Horseradish. Perfect combo! Serves 4 Preheat oven to 425 degrees froz. sweet potato fries - as many as you want for as many servings as you want The instructions on the bag tell you toContinue reading "SWEET POTATO FRIES"

SABRA GUACAMOLE SANDWICH

SABRA GUACAMOLE SANDWICH If you want creamy on your deli slice sandwich and don't have any veg mayo in the refrigerator, use a packaged guacamole instead. It works great! Makes 1 8 oz. container Sabra Original Guacamole 2 slices potato bread 3 slices veggie Bologna or ham sliced sweet onion Spread guacamole on 2 slicesContinue reading "SABRA GUACAMOLE SANDWICH"

CHERRY PECAN YOGURT – simple breakfast

CHERRY PECAN YOGURT - simple breakfast A simple, healthy and delicious breakfast! When cherries are in season, don't miss out! Serves 1 1 c. fresh Bing cherries, pitted and halved 1 sm. container (5.3 oz.) Silk Strawberry Soy Yogurt 2-3 T. pecan crumbles (process 2 c.pecans in food processor till evenly crumbly, transfer to coveredContinue reading "CHERRY PECAN YOGURT – simple breakfast"

Fine Brine – Gordy’s Pickle Jar

Perfect balance of salty, tangy, and sweet — this bright ingredient is a great addition to your next cocktail. ---This item ships as 4 / 12 oz. cans. Source: Fine Brine – Gordy's Pickle Jar CNAP COMMENT: It's pickle juice, now sold in a can, whereby you don't have to wait till you eat all the pickles inContinue reading "Fine Brine – Gordy’s Pickle Jar"

LOCATE YOUR TASTE BUDS

Did you know that taste buds are located around the small structures known as papillae found on the upper surface of the tongue, soft palate, upper esophagus, the cheek and epiglottis. Betcha thought taste buds were only on the tongue. Me too. Wine tasters known for swishing the wine around the mouth are not only aerating it, they're experiencing the wine through all ofContinue reading "LOCATE YOUR TASTE BUDS"

TASTE THE BLOOD

  SMOKED PAPRIKA is the key ingredient added to animal-free recipes tasting of blood found on my animal-free websites. Other additives that enhance the smoked paprika thus the blood taste are garlic powder, dry mustard, turmeric and sea salt. Smoked paprika is my new favorite spice. I've been using it in just about everything, evenContinue reading "TASTE THE BLOOD"

SAUTEED SPIRAL BEETS AND ONION

SAUTEED SPIRAL BEETS AND ONION Great side dish vegetable. Tastes like fatty game. Don't ask. Just be assured there are no animal products, and enjoy! Serves 2-4 3 sm. fresh beets, washed well - cut both ends off flat, then peel 1 med. yellow onion, cut both ends off flat, then peel Spiralize the onionContinue reading "SAUTEED SPIRAL BEETS AND ONION"

THE SPIRALIZER – Yup. I’m spiralizing!

Bitoni USA - Amazon Marketplace - THE SPIRALIZER Originally the spiralizer was designed to help parents get their kids to eat their veggies. The result in my opinion is that it worked on adults too! It's a really neat machine, so light weight, easy to store. Inexpensive. After a bunch of research this is theContinue reading "THE SPIRALIZER – Yup. I’m spiralizing!"

MATCH MEAT SYDNEY HASH

MATCH MEAT SYDNEY HASH Science's ability to destroy is greater than its propensity to save. It's in the seed - in the mind of the terrorist! Can you guess the replicated animal in this Match Meat Sydney Hash? Where the Country and the Continent are the same? Serves 6-8 Chicken Mix: 1/2 lb. Match MeatContinue reading "MATCH MEAT SYDNEY HASH"

NO MORE BONE CHAR TO MAKE A SUGAR WHITE

Your Sugar Might Be Made With Animal Bones. Sorry, Vegans. The sugar does not actually contain bone char particles, but it does come into contact with them. “Refined sugar does not contain any bone particles and is therefore kosher certified. The bone char simply removes impurities from the sugar, but does not become a part of theContinue reading "NO MORE BONE CHAR TO MAKE A SUGAR WHITE"

Corn Could Be Key to Making Gluten-Free Foods Taste Better

Italian scientists find that a protein in corn mimics the properties of gluten, which could make gluten-free products softer and more palatable. By Richard Bowie | June 17, 2016 Italian scientists find that a protein in corn mimics the properties of gluten, which could make gluten-free products softer and more palatable. A team of ItalianContinue reading "Corn Could Be Key to Making Gluten-Free Foods Taste Better"

Two New Vegan Oreo Flavors Debut This Month

4 vegan flavors total. By Richard Bowie | June 17, 2016 New cookies take inspiration from blueberry pie and a kid’s cereal classic. As part of the monthly Wonder Vault promotion that sees new twists on classic cookies, two new limited edition vegan flavors of Oreos have become available this month. The first—a Target exclusive called Blueberry Pie—melds theContinue reading "Two New Vegan Oreo Flavors Debut This Month"

MATCH MEAT SAFFRON CHICKEN

MATCH MEAT SAFFRON CHICKEN Pan-fried Match Meat Chicken Nuggets seasoned with rosemary. Mixed with sautéed mini peppers and onion with cauliflower buds, roasted peppers and peas in a light, creamy saffron mustard sauce! Yes, you're in heaven! Serves 6 1/2, 1 lb. pkg. Match Meats Ground Chicken Plant Protein, thawed - cut chicken block inContinue reading "MATCH MEAT SAFFRON CHICKEN"

Baileys Releases Vegan Irish Cream

Baileys Releases Vegan Irish Cream By Anna Starostinetskaya | May 23, 2016 Almond milk-based beverage Almande is Baileys foray into growing dairy-free market. Liquor brand Baileys has just released vegan Irish Cream Almande—a creamy concotion made with sweet almond oil, almond essence, cane sugar, and vanilla. Describing the beverage as “deliciously light tasting and best enjoyed overContinue reading "Baileys Releases Vegan Irish Cream"

Free-From Foods Have Become a Movement

More ingredients are designed to accommodate free-from foods, which makes formulating products easier. The "free-from" phenomenon has caught on in the U.S., and last year Innova Market Insights identified free-from as a hot trend for 2016. As Americans continue to be affected by food allergens and intolerances, more than ever, they want to know what'sContinue reading "Free-From Foods Have Become a Movement"

I’M JUICING – AGAIN!?

Over the many years I've probably had 3-4 juicer machines. Each time after not much time, they all ended up at a garage sale. It just didn't seem worth the time nor effort to get so little juice and so much pulp that I didn't use out of the laborious process. That was back whenContinue reading "I’M JUICING – AGAIN!?"

STRAWBERRY CRUMPETS

STRAWBERRY CRUMPETS A fresh strawberry shortcake using a crumpet for the biscuit. Topped with strawberries flavored with maple syrup and orange zest. Instead of the traditional whipped cream, we top with Jif Whip chocolate peanut butter whipped further with a high fat coconut milk! Garnished with fresh basil! Serves 4-6 Strawberry mixture: 1 lb. freshContinue reading "STRAWBERRY CRUMPETS"

Government policies support environmentally harmful meat production | TheHill

The Animal Agriculture Alliance met recently with an agenda that included issues ranging from drugs in meat to consumer perception. This gathering is timely, as the meat industry faces an onslaught of criticisms regarding animal welfare, antibiotic resistance, human health and adverse environmental impacts. Meanwhile, a new study presented at the American Society for Nutrition annual meetingContinue reading "Government policies support environmentally harmful meat production | TheHill"

Exponential Global Growth of the Meat Substitutes Industry Projected through 2020, Study Finds

The MarketsandMarkets’ recently published study “Meat Substitutes Global Forecast through 2020” projects the exponential global growth of the meat substitutes industry. Here we offer a summary of the findings. According to the United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization, the worldwide population is expected to reach 9 billion by 2050. Just by 2020, an increase of 800 millionContinue reading "Exponential Global Growth of the Meat Substitutes Industry Projected through 2020, Study Finds"

the HERBIVOROUS BUTCHER to air on DINERS DRIVE-INS AND DIVES

* Vegan Butcher to Appear on Food Network July 15 As you may have noticed, we were closed for special events on Sunday and Thursday this week. Well, it was really one big special event and that event happened to be that we were filming for a television show! A couple months ago, we were approached by Diners,Continue reading "the HERBIVOROUS BUTCHER to air on DINERS DRIVE-INS AND DIVES"

BEER AND WINE – ALL GOOD!

 

TOFU HOME FRIES

TOFU HOME FRIES Leftover baked potatoes fried up with onion and peppers. Seasoned with garlic, rosemary, curry and smoked paprika. Red wine vinegar to tame the glycemic spike? Of course. It tastes great, so we'll do it. Tossed with fresh vine tomatoes, fresh spinach and House Foods tofu! A late morning delight! Makes 8 cupsContinue reading "TOFU HOME FRIES"

TAHINI

For a long time I eyed this Tahini at Gordon Food Store, but didn't buy it because of the price $14.29 seemed like a lot. Sure it's 32 ounces, but still... Then when reading the label, I realized that it was all ground sesame seed, nothing added. Or at least I'm assuming it is sinceContinue reading "TAHINI"

Inventively, PETA became a shareholder in Hermès to confront it about its use of exotic skins

Last June, the animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) released the gruesome details of an investigation into farms in the US and Zimbabwe that were cutting crocodiles and alligators open while still alive to harvest their highly valued skins. Those skins, it says, were destined for French luxury house Hermès. (The brandContinue reading "Inventively, PETA became a shareholder in Hermès to confront it about its use of exotic skins"

MINI ALMOND DONUTS

MINI ALMOND DONUTS Marzipan, almond crumbles, puree of dates, fresh lemon and maple syrup. And how about some Marsala wine, ginger and coriander? Why not when it all tastes so good? Then roll these precious nuggets in ginger powdered sugar too? Yup! Makes 7 dozen Preheat oven to 375 degrees 8 oz. pkg. Almond PasteContinue reading "MINI ALMOND DONUTS"

EXTRA VIRGIN MAYO

EXTRA VIRGIN MAYO Extra virgin coconut and olive oils processed with tofu, herbs, spices, apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon. Melt in your mouth mayo! Makes 2 cups 12.3 oz. pkg. extra firm water-packed tofu, rinsed 1/4 c. unrefined, cold-pressed extra virgin coconut oil - I used Walgreen's brand 1 t. sea salt Place inContinue reading "EXTRA VIRGIN MAYO"

SJAAK’S DARK CHOCOLATE with creamy caramel

It really amazes me how beautiful the transition and transformation from milk in chocolate to no milk. Why it wasn't done so many years ago to give people that option is a mystery to me, especially since so many of us in the world love dark chocolate. The milk that was once added was soContinue reading "SJAAK’S DARK CHOCOLATE with creamy caramel"

OLDE CAPE COD OYSTER CRACKERS

I'm a sucker for anything New England. Although I rarely put crackers in my soup, I do like these little dots - and the way they float, even when you try to submerge them. These crackers do not contain oysters. Traditionally they were made to put in oyster stew and clam chowder.  

SPAGHETTI RICE for Lilly – dog food

SPAGHETTI RICE for Lilly - dog food Spicy, juicy, chewy. A perfect base dish for Lilly's veggies, beans and ground nuts! Makes 19 cups 3-3/4 c. water 2 t. sea salt 3 c. Canilla Parboiled long grain rice Bring water and salt to boil in large saucepan. Add rice. Stir. Return to boil (important). StirContinue reading "SPAGHETTI RICE for Lilly – dog food"

JAMAICAN ME CRAZY FLAN

JAMAICAN ME CRAZY FLAN Do you like cocoa, coffee, coconut, caramel? Then you'll love this smok'n Jamaican Me Crazy flan! Serves 6 2 T. Jamaican Me Crazy ground coffee 1/2 c. unsweetened dark cocoa powder 1/2 c. light brown sugar 2/3 c. sweetened flaked coconut 1 t. cinnamon 1 t. smoked paprika 1 t. liquidContinue reading "JAMAICAN ME CRAZY FLAN"

SMOKY LAZY PIEROGI

SMOKY LAZY PIEROGI Lazy, crazy good! Not your tradtional lazy pierogi - sauteed onion, pepper and mushroom plus spinach, in addition to the traditional sauerkraut, take this lazy dish over the top! Then tick it up one more time with McCormick's Bac'n Pieces and I'm no longer in hog heaven - I'm in animal-free culinaryContinue reading "SMOKY LAZY PIEROGI"

POPEYE SOUP

POPEYE SOUP Popeye The Spinach Man never had it this good! Spinach, mushrooms, sweet onion, peppers and stewed tomatoes in a savory broth with Goldbaum's Gluten Free All Natural Brown Rice Pasta Shells. WOW! Makes 25 cups 17 c. water 2 lbs. fresh spinach 1 T. garlic powder 1 T. ground coriander 1 T. onionContinue reading "POPEYE SOUP"

MEAT ALLERGIES DO EXIST

https://rawlsmd.com/health-articles/alpha-gal-syndrome-how-to-diagnose-treat-and-prevent-the-tick-borne-red-meat-allergy If your nose gets stuffy or begins to run after eating meat, or you become nauseated or develop a rash, you may have a meat allergy. Meat from any kind of mammal — beef, lamb, pork, goat, and even whale and seal — can cause an allergic reaction. While we do not definitively knowContinue reading "MEAT ALLERGIES DO EXIST"

Clairy Plant Removes Indoor Pollutants

  Clairy is a little house plant in a Venetian ceramic pot with one important bonus: it can suck the toxins out of your air. A NASA study found that a select few breeds of house plants were effective at eliminating pollutants like benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene from the air. These indoor air pollutants come from places likeContinue reading "Clairy Plant Removes Indoor Pollutants"

China Wants to Replace Millions of Workers with Robots

China needs advanced robotics to help balance its economic, social, and technological ambitions with continued growth. The government’s plan will be crucial to a broader effort to reform China’s economy while also meeting the ambitious production goals laid out in its latest economic blueprint, which aims to double per capita income by 2020 from 2016Continue reading "China Wants to Replace Millions of Workers with Robots"

Crewless ‘drone ships’ will be sailing the seas by 2020

“Drone ships will allow the creation of new services, which will support existing players to make their businesses more efficient and enable new entrants with new business models to the sector, with a potentially similarly disruptive effect to that caused by Uber, Spotify and Airbnb in other industries.” ...In the long term, drone ships areContinue reading "Crewless ‘drone ships’ will be sailing the seas by 2020"

Animal Cruelty Is Not Only About Eating The Flesh

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f5uUsoq12k Source The Vegan Activist, YouTube Most vegetarians are not aware that dairy, eggs and honey are cruel and unhealthy products. They have not researched the wool and leather industries and they are ignorant about animal testing. In the following video, I will explain everything as clearly as possible. Help support the channel via Patreon:Continue reading "Animal Cruelty Is Not Only About Eating The Flesh"

OLYMPIA ORIGINAL GREEK PITA

No pockets here. It's flatbread. And the best Greek flatbread I've had. It grills up nicely in a skillet, folds easy, is tender and I like the little air pockets on one side of each bread. Recipe using OLYMPIA ORIGINAL GREEK PITA: VEG SAUSAGE & PINEAPPLE GREEK PITA