photo by kthread on flickr Today was the day. I finally sold my microwave. This was 2 years or so in the making, as my husband was the final hold-out. I’d convinced him to move the microwave to the basement since he insisted he needed it to zap the occasional bread roll, but then the… read more

photo by abhikrama A Vegan Buddhist Goes to Thanksgiving Dinner Many years ago, I read an interesting article written by a vegan Buddhist about having Thanksgiving dinner at her grandmother’s home. When met with such a challenge, many vegans may react strongly and defensively, perhaps even a bit holier-than-thou like this writer, but the author of… read more

Granola is endlessly modifiable, it’s like the salad of breakfast (um, you get what I’m saying). And if you are attempting to go grain-free, it’s an easy breakfast choice replacement if you are used to a big bowl of cereal and fresh fruit and whatnot. I have looked at a lot of the paleo “nola”… read more

I have two zucchini languishing in my fridge. I’ve been ignoring them because I didn’t want to make them into a mushy mess as usually happens whenever I prepare zucchini. I decided today would be the day that DOESN’T happen. I would have crispy, flavorful zucchini that is not deep fried. Yay! This recipe could… read more