One year ago this month Food For The Soul was born. I launched the site on April 15 2013. So what’s happened during the last year here on the online home for black vegetarians? It’s been a lot of hard work but I have enjoyed it, learned a lot, and loved interacting with all of […]
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If you are used to having a hot cereal, here is a recipe for you. This is a raw alternative to oatmeal. Chia seeds absorb liquid and become gelatinous when soaked. They have a consistency similar to tapioca. This version makes a warm porridge. Ingredients: 1/2 cup chia seeds 1 cup hot water 1/2 cup
Beans are common in a vegan or vegetarian kitchen. They are also common in many different regions of the world. Indian curry dishes are great because they are highly flavorful and can be made spicy if you prefer some heat to your meals. There are many curry blends available on the market but it is
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Black Vegetarian Queen Vida will soon be featured as the chef at Sadiq’s Bistro, a vegan restaurant opening in Southwest Atlanta in the spring of 2014. Here is her inspiring story of becoming vegetarian, the power of the Creator, discovering an oilless diet, and making a difference in her native country of Ghana. Ama: Tell
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Nana Kwaku loves soba noodles. These noodles are typically made from buckwheat (which is not a wheat) so they are gluten-free. Check the package if you are avoiding gluten. For a partially raw dish marinate the vegetables in the dressing rather than flash cooking them. Ingredients: 1/2 to 1 package of soba noodles 1/2 cup
Some people promise that if you go vegan you will …. be skinny, never have health problems, whatever. You know, reach Vegan Nirvana. You may feel disappointed in yourself because you haven’t gotten there. You may still be overweight. You may still get sick from time to time. You may find yourself falling off
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This pie was a hit at a recent gathering. There were several requests for the recipe so here it is. Thanks Chris for sharing. Crust Ingredients: 2 – 3 cups of almonds 5 Dates 5 soaked in water for 30 minutes Some of the water from dates 2 TBL of cacao powder Pinch of salt
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Looking for a quick dinner? Lettuce wraps may be it. Choose a soft lettuce that you can warp around your choice of chopped vegetables and a nut or seed pate. (Recipe here.) Top it off with a flavorful sauce or dressing. Set out the filling options in a salad bar like fashion and let everyone
