Archive for 2008
Slow Cooker Hearty Vegetable Stew
Vegan Slow Cooker Hearty Vegetable Stew 1 large can chopped tomatoes, use liquids in can 1 can beans (i used black beans, rinse beans to reduce sodium) 4 small potatoes diced 3 chopped carrots 3-4 chopped celery stalks 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp salt (optional) 3 cloves garlic, more »
Creamy Vegan Potato Corn Chowder
INGREDIENTS o 4 cups fresh or frozen corn o 3 cups soy milk o 1 onion, minced o 3 stalks celery, minced o 2 T oil o 2 -3 cloves garlic, minced o 2 medium potatoes, diced (4-5 small potatoes) o 1 cups water o 1 1/2 t salt o 1 t paprika o 1/4 more »
Disney Half Marathon, Shojin and Babies
We just came back from spending Labor Day weekend in LA. I ran my second half marathon at Disney and got the medal I’ve been wanting. I ran a bit slower than I did in my first half marathon but as long as I don’t get picked up by the “slowee van” I’m happy. haha. more »
Not All Heros Wear Capes
My next race is coming up this Sunday at Disneyland and I’ve been prepping to go. It’s been challenging for me to train properly because of the heat…but I’m gonna run my butt off! This past Monday, I ran 10.5 miles…my #1 hero (Mellie) rode his bike beside me to to keep me company and more »
Vegan Ate Chicken
I wasn’t going to say anything, but the idea is making me sick and I figured I’d just share. I ate chicken yesterday! Not intentionally of course. I had ordered a completely cheeseless veggie pizza and sat watching tv as I devoured it. It just so happened that I looked down and noticed a weird more »
Super Star
I heard from an old friend today. It’s been years since we last talked, but after a quick game of ‘catch up’, it felt like old times. It’s always nice to hear that others are doing good and making positive strides to be the best they can. I received positive words of encouragement about my more »
Blame the diet
I came back from vacationing in Kauai a few weeks ago, and haven’t been feeling too hot. Not sure what it is. Perhaps, the heat, maybe I’m home sick (I consider Kauai home even if I’ve never lived there ), lacking in good foods (eating too much processed food) or maybe its just stress. Whatever more »
Family photo
Found something fun to play with – Create your own family sticker graphic at pYzam.com
Vegan Pesto Sauce
Vegan Pesto Sauce Ingredients * 2 cups fresh basil * 1/3 cup olive oil * 1 cup pine nuts (I used hemp seed nut but other nuts can be used) * 5 cloves garlic * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Combine and blend in food processor or blender and pour on to more »
Vegan Mocha Agave Pudding
Vegan Mocha Agave Pudding – This is a rich, luxurious, ‘adult’ version of the chocolate pudding. 4 Tbsp Agave Syrup 4 Tbsp cornstarch 2 1/2 Tbsp cocoa 1 Tbsp instant coffee dash of salt 2 cups soymilk 1 tsp vanilla extract (use the good stuff!) First, mix the dry ingredients then slowly mix in the more »
