Making Valentine's Day fun with the family at home saves money and creates great memories. My kids love pasta and having breakfast for dinner, so I've included a great round-up of Vegetarian ideas that my kids would love. I am so grateful for a family to love and that loves me. Creating memories with the family is very important. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, … [Read more...]
Vegan Christmas Dinner
As Christmas approaches, many vegans will worry more about what to make for Christmas dinner than how to shop for the person that has everything! In many families, Christmas traditions are centered around food and eating, so a vegan may feel nostalgic for their omnivorous ways at this time of year. Luckily, it’s easy to enjoy a vegan Christmas dinner and make it with traditional dishes, too! Here are some ideas and recipes for a vegan Christmas menu. Vegan Christmas Side Dishes Most … [Read more...]
Cheap and Easy Vegetarian and Vegan Meal Ideas
Try these cheap and easy vegan meal ideas that are tasty and easy on the wallet. Vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters alike will enjoy these recipes. Fake meats and soy products can be expensive and many vegetarian recipes call for pricey and hard-to-find ingredients. It is nice to have simple and affordable recipes on hand that will satisfy one’s palette and budget. These vegetarian and vegan recipes are easy to make, delicious, and will please even picky eaters. Easy Vegetarian and … [Read more...]
Red Velvet Date Balls Recipe
When I was a teen, my mom was given a recipe from a friend for date balls. Before this, I had never had a date before. Dates are a little pricey, and those kind of splurges didn't happen when I was a child. Do you like dates? I LOVE dates, and I truly believe making these raw healthy snack bites, is just as good as almost any candy you can buy on the shelf. Honestly. Have you tried date balls yet? This is a simple recipe, you can easily omit the beetroot powder and just have chocolate … [Read more...]
Make This Simple No-Bake Vegan Energy Bites Recipe
It's a New Year! Wowza -- where did 2016 go? With a new year comes resolutions to exercise more and eat better. Am I right? I do it too. So in honor of all those amazing resolutions, I thought I'd share a very simple no-bake vegan energy bites recipe. Life is busy for us. I need simple recipes. And no-bake? Well that not only helps the environment, but saves me time! Big win! Energy Bites Ingredients 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup cocoa powder (this is the brand I use for recipes and … [Read more...]
Vegan Garbanzo Oat Burger Recipe (Cindy White’s Big Mac)
This is a sponsored post by Oroweat® Bread. All opinions are mine alone. In 2000, my husband and I left Washington state and moved to California. My hubby attended a Bible college and began work in ministry. We were in California for 9 years before we moved back home to Washington, where he still works in ministry. While we were in Rocklin, California we met a great couple, The Whites. They were vegan and when they made us food -- it was amazing. Cindy White shared a recipe with me … [Read more...]
Vegan Peanut Butter Balls Recipe
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #StartWithJifPowder #CollectiveBias, As I reflect back on my food choices in 2015, I realize I didn't do too bad. I am not going to beat myself up - I lost weight, I gained it back, I lost it again. I am starting 2016 feeling positive about my health and making great food choices. I don't weight more in 2016 than I did in 2015 - which might be a first in a long time. I am proud of … [Read more...]
