Protein is one of the biggest concerns people have when it comes to a vegan or raw vegan diet. “Where do you get your protein?” is the most often heard question people ask. We have talked about this before but I thought it was worth revisiting because it has been a while since Dr. Opare’s […]
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Tabouli is a Middle Eastern salad that makes a great side dish for falafel or as a addition to a wrap. This version replaces the traditional bulgur wheat with hemp seeds to create a totally raw dish. Hemp seeds are available in most health food stores or the health food section of your local grocery
I have been thinking about rawtella for some time. I saw that a commercial rawtella (a raw version of the popular Nutella spread) was available. I have never bought it but I decided to try to make it. A couple of weeks ago I found some raw hazelnuts at my favorite market and decided the time
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Recent news events and headlines shine the light on the injustices black folks face here in the US. The #BlackLivesMatter movement is calling for a change. As horrifying and maddening as these incidents are, they are only the tip of the iceberg in the ongoing and systematic disregard for the rights and needs of the brown and black
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I have been busy working on creating vegan finger foods to serve at my daughters upcoming wedding. There well be mostly NON vegan guests and I want to be sure it satisfied vegans and non-vegans alike. This recipe is combines the flavors of Indian food and the popular potato skin. Samosas are usually a fried
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I have talked about this before but this is a real issue for many new vegetarians so I want to focus on it again. That is the issue of “But it doesn’t taste like it used to.” One of the biggest changes I had to make mentally when I became a vegan was that I
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Last night I needed a fast, filling and easy dinner that was strong on the raw leafy greens. This is what I came up with. I already had a pot of black beans left over from a few days ago. I just made a big salad with our favorite greens and veggies, blended up a
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I have been experimenting with different wraps. I need to find the perfect wrap to serve as finger foods at an upcoming family gathering. This is one version I created. It starts with my Spicy Kale Salad recipe. Then I added some cubed tempeh sautéed with green peppers, onions and jerk seasoning. I wrapped it
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