Looking for an alternative to tossed salad? Add this quick and easy vegan carrot apple raisin salad recipe to your menu planning. It’s perfect during the winter months when your access to other vegetables in their flavorful prime may be limited. I had some beautiful fresh dill in my herb garden and it along with […]
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Beans are often a big part of a vegan diet. Fortunately there are countless varieties of beans and ways to flavor them. Today’s recipe is butter beans flavored with fresh herbs. We found this vegan bean recipe to be very satisfying. I served it this time with a vegetable gumbo. You can find that recipe
The holiday season and family gatherings can pose a real problem for you if you aren’t secure and stable in your vegan lifestyle. It can even knock a long-time vegan off their game if you’re not careful. But you CAN enjoy the holidays AND stay true to your commitment to yourself to eat right. That’s
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This week in my Black Vegan Academy Facebook group I share how I make my beans taste yummy even without meat. I use a method similar to what is called tempering in Indian cooking. I discovered that folks here in Tanzania use this method when making their beans. In this video you’ll see me making
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Just because you’re eating vegan doesn’t mean you’re eating healthy! If you are still eating processed and packaged food most of the time you aren’t getting the most out of your vegan diet. It’s time to go whole-food plant-based which means making fresh meals from fresh fruits and veggies. Yes, it will take more time
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Kachumbari is a common salad here in the Tanzanian and Kenyan area. It’s an east Afrikan twist on salsa.
Wondering how to become vegan? Or how to stick to being vegan? Having a clear vision of what you want to achieve is important for long term success whether you are a beginner vegan or a long time vegan who needs help sticking to your vegan diet. It’s part of your 1st Pillar of Success.
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This month marked the anniversary of my reconnecting with Nana Kwaku after 27 years. He was the impetus and the knowledge behind my change to becoming vegan. Last week I did a Facebook Live about what I’ve learned about being vegan since I made the transition 10 years ago. Today’s post shares that live stream.
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