Recipes by Beth M.

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	Butternut Squash: It Cures What Ails Ya (Whatever That May Be) by Beth M. Butternut Squash: It Cures What Ails Ya (Whatever That May Be)We interrupt this spree of vegan holiday baking to kill two birds with one stone. Well, maybe not the best metaphor for a vegan website, but I'll run with it nonetheless.Greg was a bit under…	1 vote 1157 views
	Cheaply Decadent by Beth M. Cheaply DecadentI never thought I would see "cheaply" describe "decadent" in my life. But I think homemade truffles might be just that.As I think this blog has made clear on a fairly continuous basis, I just cannot get enough of chocolate. How so? The summer I gave up chocolate, I lost 40 pounds. Well, there was the whole diet and…	2 votes 636 views
	Ask Veg Baker, J.D.: The Whole Foods Phenomenon by Beth M. Ask Veg Baker, J.D.: The Whole Foods PhenomenonOne of the surprising questions I get often is my love for Whole Foods. I write about the good ol' WF frequently in my blog posts, and I often cite to ingredients that may not be universally available, but are often found at Whole Foods. So I suppose today's Ask Veg Baker, J.D. question…	2 votes 561 views
	Meal Ideas: The World's Easiest Taco Salad by Beth M. One of the biggest daily challenges anyone faces, vegan or otherwise, is meal planning. It can be hard to think about what to have for dinner tonight, much less for the next week. I think meal planning can be especially daunting for a new vegan - in addition to figuring out what to eat, you likely have a pattern of foods that you…	1 vote 502 views
	Planning Ahead for the Work Week by Beth M. I have confessed in the past that I understand the virtues of planning meals ahead of time but that my execution is lackluster at best. Now that I'm back to work, I will admit that I am still uneven in this area, but I have found that the weeks where I plan ahead make all the difference in the world - especially for lunch.What is it…	1 vote 338 views
	Ask VBJD: What Are You Eating For Thanksgiving (The Sweet Answer) by Beth M. Ask VBJD: What Are You Eating For Thanksgiving (The Sweet Answer)Ask Veg Baker, J.D., The Thanksgiving Special, Continues!As I mentioned in my last post, I am also bringing a tray of cookies. It's no real secret that I love to share desserts, but there…	1 vote 690 views
	Vegetarianism: Sticking To Your Ribs Since Day One by Beth M. Vegetarianism: Sticking To Your Ribs Since Day OnePeople have often asked me how vegetarians and vegans stay full. This isn't as strange of a question as it sounds; even the words vegetarian and vegan conjure up images of youthful, glowing men and women flocking through a field, picking and joyously eating fruits and veggies for…	1 vote 440 views
	The Best Toffee Squares That Taste Nothing Like Toffee by Beth M. The Best Toffee Squares That Taste Nothing Like ToffeeYes, you read that correctly. One of my most favorites cookies are my mom's toffee squares. She makes them every year during the holidays, although these are certainly a great candidate for a cookie that needs no special occasion for enjoyment.Whenever I make these, they are always…	2 votes 393 views
	Exposing the Dark Underbelly of the Farmers' Market by Beth M. Exposing the Dark Underbelly of the Farmers' MarketI love the summer because of the farmers' markets. I love that, every Thursday, I can wander through the Daley Center Plaza, without any sort of produce agenda, and I can pick up unbelievable, probably picked that morning or the day before stuff, which tastes amazing, will last much…	1 vote 240 views
	Guilt Free Ice Cream and Easy Homemade Milk by Beth M. Guilt Free Ice Cream and Easy Homemade MilkThis post is a two-for-one: it allows Greg to indulge in his love for ice cream while I can avoid grodiferous milk.In the fairness of full disclosure, I should mention that I have never liked milk. Granted, there are extremely compelling vegan and health reasons for not drinking dairy, and I…	1 vote 1462 views