The difference between vegans and vegetarians is that strict vegans don’t consume dairy products, pre-cooked processed foods, honey, gelatin or anything that isn’t plant based. I’ve been learning first hand from a young vegan woman how difficult it is for Read More …
Month: September 2009
Organic Buckwheat Pancakes
Summary: Making organic buckwheat pancakes may sound easy but I never would have imagined there’s VEGAN buckwheat pancakes. These are as simple to make as regular old Bisquick pancakes. Ingredients 2/3 cup Arrowhead Mills Buckwheat Pancake Mix Egg substitute (it Read More …
Tofu and Soyrizo Scramble Recipe
Summary: Tofu and soyrizo is a good way to mix up your breakfast routine. It’s vegan and dairy free. The person I first made this recipe for loved it and has since been making it in her own kitchen. Ingredients Read More …
Brown Rice Pasta Salad Recipe
Summary: This pasta salad goes well with traditional barbecue foods, lunch or dinner. Ingredients 1/2 bag Tinkyada Brown Rice Pasta 1 1/2 cup diced celery 1 can sliced black olives 1 chopped dill pickle 1 jar of diced pimento 1 Read More …
Vegan Tofu Mushroom Burger Recipe
Summary: This burger was a huge experiment that paid off. The mushrooms and tofu hold together nicely and the flavor is rich and zesty. As someone who eats regular hamburgers, I thoroughly enjoyed this tofu mushroom burger. Ingredients 1 pound Read More …
Vegan Onion Dip Recipe
Summary: A simple to make dairy free, vegan onion dip. This stuff is great with kettle chips or veggie trays. It would even go well inside a wrap. Ingredients Tofutti Better than Sour Cream McCormick French Onion Dip Mix Betty Read More …
Kids Lunch Sandwich Alternatives
We all know the importance of giving our kids a good healthy lunch to fuel them through the afternoon. Sandwiches are easy and fast but there are other alternatives to peanut butter and jelly, ham, bologna, tuna….blah. Would you eat Read More …
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I have to tell you about Big Universe. Big Universe® is an award-winning web community devoted to beautiful children’s picture books, online. Teachers, students, parents, authors, and others can share and learn while they enjoy this educational and entertaining website. If Read More …
Frightening Pizza Hut Pizza Delivery Order
After spending the day sewing I decided tonight would be a Pizza Hut night. Their $5 Pizza Mia deal is right up my alley. Maybe tonight wasn’t a good night to order pizza though because ordering my pizza over the Read More …
One Pan Chicken & Stuffing Recipe
If there’s one thing I love it’s one pan meals. Chicken and stuffing can easily and cheaply be made in one pan. Here’s my family’s favorite chicken and stuffing recipe. Recipe: chicken & stuffing Summary: Hard economic times led me Read More …
5 Foods That Keep You Healthy
Amongst the thousands of foods available in the supermarket there are 5 foods that help the body defend itself against disease and stay healthy. Whether you eat them as snacks or incorporate them into meals, the nutrients provided in these Read More …
Crockpot Pork Roast and Sauerkraut
Dinner is on! I’ve got my crockpot going and there’s a fantastic pork roast smothered by sauerkraut bubbling inside. If you’re looking for an easy dinner recipe that you don’t have to stand over and watch cook then give this Read More …
Kids DIY Education Placemats
Placemats are a great way to continue educating your child. They inspire conversation and prompt learning in a way that doesn’t seem like work. All you need to make your own educational placemats is white construction paper, clear contact paper, Read More …
Invasion of Maggots in my Kitchen
Maggots were everywhere! I mean every stinking where! Ewww. I have the eebie jeebies and the willies. I’m wigged out, grossed out, freaking out and flipped out. I have maggots in my kitchen. Well not anymore but I did this afternoon. Read More …
Your Room is A Fire Hazard!
Where on earth did my daughter go? If I had to put her face on a milk carton this is the one I would choose. I love how her sweet innocence shows through in the photo. Once upon a time Read More …
Teen Texting Codes
If you are checking your teen’s text messages and aren’t up to date on the texting lingo then you better get a clue. Here’s a few common texting codes teens use.
Easy Barbecue Beef Sandwich Recipe
Barbecue beef sandwiches are one of those things that require very little preparation and taste oh so good! And when I say very little preparations I mean it. There’s no fuss, no mess and no standing over a hot stove or oven watching. If you have a crockpot you can make delicious barbecue beef sandwiches and your family will think you spent the day in the kitchen. Ssshhh, don’t tell them you didn’t.