Post Valentine’s Day Back to Reality Now that you have been bombarded with Valentine’s Day chocolate and sweets, let’s get back to some kind of non-sugar normalcy. Is this possible? It is such as sugar-filled world. I find even the original types of some plant milk too sweet for me. I buy unsweetened whenever possible. And I make my own soy yogurt because it’s not
What’s New on the Food Scene: Fancy Food Show Update and more
It’s January and I just got back from SOMA mushroom camp where grounded is the word…and I went directly to the Fancy Food Show in San Francisco where innovation is key. Does anyone want or need Oreo, Butterfinger or Chips Ahoy popcorn? I am not kidding, I actually saw these. Do we need another chip or puff? Not likely. Consumerism Trends at the Fancy Food
Instant Pot Mixed Beans Italiano
Let’s look forward to 2020! Here are some of the events when you can find the Veggie Queen and a delicious recipe for Instant Pot Mixed Beans Italiano. Is it OK to still say Happy New Year? Can I please do it all of January without seeming silly or contrite? I hope so because while it’s the New Year, it’s the same me. I like
New Mealthy CrispLid Giveaway- Enter Soon – Ends December 15th 9 pm PST
You have likely seen me wax on about the Mealthy CrispLid which fits on any 6 or 8 quart multicooker that has a stainless steel insert (like the Instant Pot, Mealthy or Zavor, formerly Fagor) and how much I like it. It is now available in the U.S. and Canada and I hear that soon it will come on board in Europe. For now, you
Cocoa Truffles: Making Lemons Out of Lemonade
You know the saying, “Making lemonade out of lemons”? Well, I have a habit of saying, “Making lemons out of lemonade.” And yesterday when I had to “fix” my Teeccino truffles, I muttered that to myself. Then I laughed out loud because I truly feel like I am making lemons out of lemonade. And it’s not the first time. You see, I had to take
Mealthy CrispLid Giveaway- Enter Soon – Ends October 15th 9 pm PST
You have likely seen me wax on about the Mealthy CrispLid which fits on your 6 or 8 quart multicooker that has a stainless steel insert (like the Instant Pot). It is an air fryer attachment. It is now available in the U.S. and Canada and I hear that soon it will come on board in Europe. For now, you can enter to win one
15 Vegan Pumpkin Recipes to Try This Fall
Fall is a wonderful season with a bounty of produce. Apples, pumpkins and other squashes plus grains, beans and nuts are all in their peak. As the weather cools warm spices can be introduced to create comforting food that excites the palette. The bounty of fall is a wonderful excuse to try new recipes and revive some of your old favorites. These 15 Vegan Pumpkin
Freezer Hacks to Reduce Kitchen Waste
As someone who travels frequently, it is often difficult to buy the “just right” amount of food so that it doesn’t go bad before I leave town but also that I still have enough fresh food to eat. Sometimes, this works out OK and other times…food is sitting there, begging to be used. And darn it, I have run out of time to cook and
Three Unique Time-Saving Tips and Tricks for the Instant Pot©
The Instant Pot© hit the cooking world by storm and those that fell in love with it are constantly discovering new tips and tricks. Many of my favorite tips have been shared by people in my Instant Pot Beginners Veg Support group on Facebook. Still, sometimes things get lost in the shuffle so today I am sharing some of my favorite time-saving tips for the
Black Bean, Wild Rice and Millet Veggie Burgers
I used to use my Mealthy Crisp Lid to make tofu, tempeh, and vegetables such as mushrooms, squash, and mock French (or sweet potato) fries. Then, I made some Black Bean, Wild Rice, and Millet Veggie Burgers. These days, I use my Cuisinart Toaster Oven Air Fryer to do the same job. I often bake these burgers on parchment on the regular baking sheet rather