By Rose Kaplan, Virtual Intern Note: This post was inspired by reasonably price avocados showing up in my stores this winter. Some may disagree about eating avocado for heart health. For some people, it might not be a good idea. You have to decide. Jill only eats one avocado a week at most. You always get to choose what you put into your mouth. Now
Think About Resolutions, Set Goals for The New Year 2014
This post was originally written five years ago but it still holds true today. This post is NOT about food so you can stop reading now if that’s all you came for. My yoga teacher always has a well thought out “word of the week.” This week it is resolution. For me sitting with nothing to think about except my breath and getting my spine
The Veggie Queen’s Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide
I am so tired of getting emails about what I should buy that it’s tough for me to write this. I am not a very good American consumer but since some of you might be wondering what to buy for those people who love to get gifts, here is my short list of recommendations of items that I really like , along with some suggestions
Thanksgiving Vegetables Add Interest to the Holiday Meal
By Rose Kaplan, “virtual intern:” It’s November. There’s a cool, crisp feel to the air, and the sound of crunching leaves underfoot., It means that Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we’ve entered a new season all its own: Holiday Season! Many people find trying to eat a balanced diet at this time of year stressful. Eating one big holiday meal after another sometimes
The New Fast Food Recipes Work with the Instant Pot and Other Electric Pressure Cookers
When I wrote my pressure cooking cookbook The New Fast Food: The Veggie Queen Pressure Cooks Whole Food Meals in Less than 30 Minutes there weren’t very many electric pressure cookers out in the world, and there certainly weren’t any that got my attention. Many of them had nonstick inner pots and that holds very little appeal for me. Then someone told me about the
Adjust Pressure Cooking Times When Doubling or Tripling a Recipe?
When timing in the pressure cooker, you do not need to adjust the time when doubling or tripling a recipe. The pressure cooker does that automatically.
Sue McShane of Super Salads and More Shares Strawvberry Kale Salad and More
First of all, what is your name? I know that you use a few aliases. Why? My present name is Susan McShane. I have always gone by ‘Sue’ since I was little. The last name of Hollandsworth was my maiden name, which is the name I use for Super Salads And More. When I first started my blog and FB fan page I was very
Strawberry Fields Forever, Too
I was compensated for this trip by the California Strawberry Commission but the opinions expressed are my own, and have not been censored. Those of you who know me, know that I say what I think in the nicest way possible. When I received the invite by the California Strawberry Commission to join a group of bloggers in Carmel for a strawberry tour all I
Researching Nutrition CHAMPS: The Five Most Important Concepts That Can Change Your Life
By Sara Turnasella, “virtual intern” While researching Nutrition CHAMPS: The Veggie Queen’s Guide to Eating and Cooking for Optimum Energy, Health, Happiness and Vitality cookbook , (CHAMPS stands for Crucifeous vegetables, Herbs and spices, Alliums, Mushrooms, Peas, beans and lentils and Seeds and nuts.) I’ve learned so much about the intricacies of these incredibly healthful foods through accredited articles and studies. Here are some of
In Memorian for Brad Larsen – Are You a Self-Righteous Vegan?
Brad Larsen was a compassionate vegan who on his death bed wishes that he hadn’t been a self-righteous vegan.