I very seldom have corn pudding, but I’ve had some very good experiences in the past. The soft and fluffy, buttery and savory thing is decadent yet approachable because…corn. Simply hearing the name of the dish in passing (walking by a TV playing some Food Network show), made me go to bed wanting corn pudding and wake up the next day still wanting corn pudding. You usually only see this one around the holidays, but I always love a good break from convention. Recipe below. 😉 Fresh outta the oven. Buttery, crunchy & crusty on the outside and creamy, soft within. You can adjust the sugar for more sweetness, if…
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Korean Spa Turned Vegan Crispy Korean BBQ Tofu
After being peer pressured by my lovely friend, I finally spent a day at our suburban Chicago version of a Korean spa or jjimjilbang. I’ve been avoiding it possibly because that same friend kept referring to it as the “naked spa.” I just kept envisioning Plato’s Retreat circa 1978. Google it and you’ll see why I was apprehensive. I was wrong. The experience turned out to be eye opening and quite enjoyable. I’ll tell you more about that later, I guess, but one of the most enjoyable parts was the restaurant nestled within the spa’s 34,000 square feet. I love a surprise culinary win. My friend and I both ordered…
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I’m a Fromager, Y’all!
Before this plant-based life chose me, I was eating the hell out of some cheese, honey. I’m not talking Sargento either. I was all about the cheese life. I lived for a well curated cheese plate full of sometimes stinky creaminess. But when you know better, you are confronted to do better. Although I loved the fromage, it didn’t love me. I researched and learned more and more about how dairy impacts the body from stomach aches to stuffy noses to acne to even fibroids. And it’s not just my body. I’m no special case. It’s probably yours too since approximately 68 percent of the world’s population can’t digest dairy…
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First Rejuvelac
I first tried Rejuvelac at a local raw vegan restaurant, Chicago Raw, and I won’t lie. It had a weird, like nothing I’ve tasted before flavor that I still find difficult to describe. The flavor is odd, but it’s definitely not offensive in any way. Some folks describe the taste as “tangy lemonade.” Hmmmmm not so sure I feel comfortable sending you off like that. The more accurate description is slightly “wheat-y,” lemony, understatedly sweet and a touch tart. In other words, it’s perfectly fine and plus, the taste isn’t it’s most attractive feature. Once I researched, I was most impressed with the benefits to the gut. As we learn…
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Vegan Peach and Goji Oat Muffins
I had some peaches. I had some goji berries. My vegan Peach & Goji Berries Oat Muffins were born. I prefer breakfasts that really packed a nutritional punch. I don’t like anything too sweet and I want serious nutritional ROI. I like for my breakfast to energize me. After all, starting the day with the itis is no bueno. This muffin does it all. It’s made of oats, so as long as you check your brand, they’re gluten free. Oats are known for lowering cholesterol by providing the fiber we all need. Who doesn’t love peaches? They say summer in the most delicious way possible. They’re also full of vitamins…
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Vegan Blueberry Lime Oat & Hemp Muffins
These muffins are nutrient bombs! High in protein, antioxidants, and all the other good stuff. (And they're low in sugar!!!)
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Caribbean Collard Green Coleslaw
You would think that as a lover of all things fancy, coleslaw wouldn’t exactly be my thing, especially slaw made from collard greens. Well, you are mistaken. Above all, I am a proud, Black southern lady who possesses good sense, soooooo I love collard greens. I am also from Memphis, so I love BBQ. All good Q needs some slaw and this is the one that gives you more – more flavor and more nutrition. I try to up the real vegetable quotient in everything for a couple of reasons. The first reason is obviously to increase the nutrient factor because I like pleasant doctor’s visits and the lack of…
