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Follow homeschoolers Nadia and Aidan as they travel the USA! Each book in this series explores a new state and a new research topic. Along with their parents and pet turtle, they find adventure and learning everywhere.

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Topics: cheese,cookbook,dairy,food,photographs,vegan,vegan recipe,vegetarian

RECIPE: Vegan Pepperoni Pizza

Easy and Simple Vegan Pepperoni Pizza: 1-2 packages Yves vegan pepperoni (I defy you to taste the difference between this and pork pepperoni) 1 package Vegan Gourmet cheddar – grated 1 package Vegan Gourmet mozzarella – grated 1 jar or can of your favorite pizza or spaghetti sauce Whole wheat bread, tortillas, or your favorite [...]

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Topics: cheese,cookbook,dairy,food,lowfat,photographs,vegan,vegan recipe,vegetarian

RECIPE: Vegan Beef Taquitos

Yummy and Simple!  Here is a very quick and easy meal that everyone in my family loves. Vegan “Beef” Taquitos: 12+ large whole wheat flour tortillas 1 package Morningstar or Boca vegan beef crumbles (found in the frozen section) 1 jar Peach and Mango Salsa (our secret ingredient) — Bean and Corn salsa is also [...]

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Topics: cookbook,food,lowfat,photographs,vegan,vegan recipe,vegetarian

RECIPE: Vegan Biscuits and Gravy

When I was a kid, I couldn’t stand biscuits and gravy.  My parents thought it was a real treat and raved about it on the rare occasions we had it (usually at a restaurant).  Since I’ve never liked it, I was surprised when I decided to make it a few days ago.  It started when [...]

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Topics: food,party,photographs,vegan,vegan recipe,vegetarian

RECIPE: Vegan Bacon Wrapped Scallops

My family loves appetizers.  Sometimes we’ll make a whole meal of several appetizers; it’s wonderful and fun and makes great party foods too.  Last night, my older daughter made us Vegan Bacon Wrapped Scallops.  Other items, such as chestnuts or vegan shrimp can be used in this same recipe — I actually prefer fresh roasted [...]

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Topics: chocolate,dairy,environmentalism,food,green living,holidays,photographs,vegan,vegetarian

Verē is SO Very… WOW! Delicious!

If you are looking for an interesting, funky, fun, and flavorful holiday present this year, consider giving the gift of chocolate. Verē Chocolate recently sent me a lovely sample of their vegan chocolates to review.  In awe, and honestly a bit of trepidation, we tried their unique flavors.  We’ve been enjoying them slowly, which has [...]

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Topics: Barnard,PCRM,food,green living,holidays,travel,vegan,vegetarian

Traveling by Air for the Holidays? Eat Healthy!

If you are traveling by airplane this holiday season, consider trying to make your layovers in healthy food friendly airports.  The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has recently come out with a new “List of Airports with the Most Healthful Food“.  It’s an interesting read! What does my family do when we fly?  We usually [...]

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Topics: McDougall,PCRM,curing diseases,dairy,empowerment,environmentalism,food,green living,holidays,kidney stones,lowfat,top ten,vegan,vegetarian

Top 10: Reasons Why I’m THANKFUL My Family is Vegan

Continuing on the theme of thankfulness, here are my top 10 reasons (in no particular order) why I am thankful my family is vegan: No worries about animal product illnesses (Mad Cow, Bird Flu, etc.).  If you do eat meat, make sure yours is never undercooked! No worries about more serious diet-induced diseases such as [...]

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Topics: Arizona,Tucson,cheese,chocolate,cookbook,dairy,environmentalism,food,green living,holidays,lowfat,vegan,vegan recipe,vegetarian

Thanksgiving Made Vegan

With the U.S. holiday of Thanksgiving Day less than a week away, I’m finalizing my family’s meal.  For the past five or so years we’ve either gone to a vegan potluck or out to Lovin’ Spoonfuls for their vegan Thanksgiving meal (which we highly recommend).  This year, with a super busy schedule the last few [...]

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Topics: cheese,cookbook,dairy,food,photographs,vegan,vegan recipe,vegetarian

VEGAN RECIPE: “Chicken” Cordon Bleu

My husband used to really like Chicken Cordon Bleu before we decided to be a vegan family.  I recently saw Silk cream at the store and thought to try and make a vegan version of this old favorite.  Upon first bite, Greg stopped and muttered, “Wow, this is good.”  Second and third bites and all [...]

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Topics: cookbook,food,photographs,vegan,vegan recipe,vegetarian

VEGAN RECIPE: Runza Hot Pockets

A delicious and hearty recipe for home or on-the-go food is runzas.  These are originally made with ground beef.  As vegans, we go without the animal.  Here’s our veganized version of this classic recipe. Lisa’s Lowfat Vegan Runzas: 3 packages Morningstar  Boca Vegetable Crumbles (TVP and/or Boca brand work great, too) [NOTE: Morningstar crumbles are not [...]

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