Hummus is everywhere. From restaurants to farmer’s markets to grocery chains, you can find hummus pretty much anywhere you find food. But where did it originate? While most people associate hummus with Mediterranean cuisine, many countries claim they invented the smooth, creamy chickpea dip. This ancient food has caused quite a stir. So what has everyone wanting to stake claim to hummus?
As a vegan, it can be difficult to know what brand-name items you can buy and which to avoid, especially when it comes to candy. As Halloween approaches, consider handing out some of these “accidentally” vegan candies to the trick-or-treaters in your neighborhood!
*Note: Companies may change their ingredients at any time, so always read the label to be sure food items are free of animal products.*
The season is changing, and so are the recipes. Fall brings a bounty of pumpkins, cranberries, apples, and a whole variety of new flavors. Soon the days of ripe red tomatoes, corn roasting on the grill, and juicy watermelon will turn to comforting, hearty meals. Before you embrace the new bounty of nature, give summer a bon voyage with this panzanella salad.
Vegan Pie Crust
*Yields 2 crusts
Treat yourself or some party guests to a homemade vegan pie (or two) this season. With the holidays in sight, colder weather is the perfect excuse to stay inside and bake! Whether you prefer the classic apple pie, a fruity berry blend, or creamy key lime, the options for delicious vegan pie fillings are endless. Pro tip: to achieve the creaminess of key lime, or zest up your pumpkin pie, try adding some silken tofu to the filling!
Ingredients:
2 cups Flour
¼ teaspoon Salt
Good gut bacteria are essential to a healthy digestive system. When the bacteria get out of whack, we can experience a slew of health problems. Surprisingly, fermented foods are ideal in combating the bad bacteria and restoring our good gut bacteria. Lactobacillus is to thank when it comes to making fermented food gut-friendly. This particular bacterium plays a vital role in preventing the harmful bacteria from taking over. Restore your gut flora with one of these fermented foods.
Kefir
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Cauliflower
*Serves about 4
Stuffed Acorn Squash
*Serves 2
You are making your favorite marinara sauce, only to find that head of garlic you have been saving for this moment has sprouted. Don’t throw it away and head to the store for a fresh one. That mop-headed bulb is still safe to eat – and it may be better for your heart than regular garlic.
"Salt is born of the purest of the parents: the sun and the sea” - Pythagoras.
While perusing the fruit and vegetable department of my local grocery store several years ago, I came upon an interesting looking fruit. I had never had it in my life at that point and was looking for something new to add to my diet that was healthy.
I had read about the kiwifruit and knew that it “packed a punch” of vitamin C. There was one sliced open, and I was intrigued by its beauty as well. What an interesting looking fruit it truly is. Of course, it went into my grocery cart along with the rest of my items. I had to try it.