If you struggle to peel garlic, you are not alone. I use many cloves of garlic in my meals. And I also grow over 800 bulbs of it yearly, so I have a lot of garlic to deal with! (Although, I have replanted a lot of that garlic so far). The garlic I grow has […]
Vegan Mushroom Oyster Sauce recipe (Oil Free, Low Fat)
Oyster Sauce is a common ingredient in many Asian dishes, but I have never seen a vegan version of the sauce available at the store (there does seem to be some available online, but contains additives and very expensive!) It’s very easy to make a healthy version at home with whole ingredients that you can […]
Instant Pot or Crock Pot Apple Butter (No added sugar)
Apple Butter is a useful alternative to applesauce. It is tasty on its own, but is a valuable ingredient in low fat and oil free vegan baking, plant-based dessert recipes, and more. How is it different? Apple Butter is typically further reduced when you are cooking it, so it is a more intense and rich […]
DIY Homemade Chia Powder / Chia Flour / Ground chia seeds
It was really a toss up to write an article or a recipe for this one! Making chia powder (also known as ground chia seed, or chia flour) with a high-speed blender is incredibly easy, and saves you having to buy two different ingredients at the store (chia seeds and ground chia seeds). Remember to […]
Turmeric Golden Paste “Pills”: whole food homemade turmeric supplements
The beneficial component of turmeric is curcurmin, however taking turmeric as a whole food (as opposed to a supplemental pill) can be a chore for some. Many people don’t like the taste of golden paste, so in this post I show you how to prepare whole food turmeric golden paste into pill format that makes […]
Is consuming fermented soy (like tempeh or miso) harmful or beneficial? What about soy?
Eating a 100% plant-based diet, I have certainly consumed my share of tempeh and enjoy benefits of consuming this fermented food. Fermented soy products have some health benefits, and in fact are some of the “safer” soy products as long as you stick with non-GMO and stick fermented or perhaps sprouted products. Miso and natto […]
Vegan parmesan cheese recipe (No oil)
Does this vegan parmesan taste like a traditional parmesan? A little. This vegan parm recipe will give you a bit of that flavor and texture you are used to on top of your favorite savory dishes. It has a slight cheese-like and tangy flavor that is reminiscent of the dairy version, and the texture you […]
Pumpkin pie spice
You can use this simple spice blend in your pumpkin pie recipes, or also in beverages, trail mixes, and other desserts. It’s an all-round spice blend that comes in handy in so many ways. A simple pumpkin spice blend to use in pies, coffees, trail mix, desserts, and more. Related recipes and articles: Non-toxic living: […]
Easy zesty cranberry sauce (Vegan)
This simple recipe is excellent for the holidays, or to accompany any roasted vegetables or add a tangy punch to your next buddah bowl. Many cranberry recipes include honey, but this one swaps out maple syrup. You don’t need any pectin for this recipe, as the cranberries add all the thickener you need. I am […]
Instant Pot low-fat refried beans (Oil free, Vegan)
We eat refried beans all of the time. They are perfect as a side dish, a dip, in taco bowls, in various styles of burritos (of course), and so much more. Refried beans are hearty and filling, but don’t need to contain oil or fats. And even better? If you make your own they are […]
