Events

Dec 09 I participated in a white elephant gift exchange with my colleagues this past week. We used a fun poem for the exchange. It is never easy to pick a gift when you are unsure of the recipient.  I knew I wanted to give a gift that would be only be useful, (NOT something that... Read More

Dec 02 For several years, my mother-in-law has participated in an annual local Chili Cook-off and has won first prize every time she’s entered. I’ve attended one of the cook-off events. Unfortunately I couldn’t try any of the chili because every contestant makes their chili with meat. It’s a shame that no one makes a... Read More

Nov 23 I am so happy right now.& thankful.This meal was so good.All of the recipes I used: Thanksgiving Recipes – vegan & gluten free Tagged with → food • photo • Thanksgiving • vegan • vegetarian  Love Crista Make Your Own Vegetable Broth Vegetarian Chili Cook-Off – a Veg Chili Recipe   

Nov 20 As Thanksgiving nears, I am scrambling to put together the menu for my Annual Vegan Thanksgiving Dinner that I prepare on Black Friday. Over the years, whether I have been alone or not, I have made bountiful meals every Black Friday since the day I went vegan. I can have the day all to... Read More

Nov 17 Our trip to Costa Rica was lovely however it could have been burdensome and cruel without the proper gear. After we booked our trip to Costa Rica, we went crazy trying to figure out what to pack for our trip. I hear it’s the rainy season, did we need rain jackets? Wait, what’s the weather... Read More

Nov 07 On my bucket list sat the Waterfall Villas in Costa Rica for many many years.The main reason I wanted to visit Costa Rica was so that I could stay at this beautiful, serene, scenic, vegan-friendly resort.Situated in the lush Baru rainforest, the Waterfall Villas are completely secluded and offer a true escape. These... Read More

Oct 25 Would you ever consider hot dogs, saltine crackers, and ice cream as part of your “diet” regimen? No, seriously, would you?  I’ve just recently been exposed to this 3-day crash diet people call the Military Diet. Before I offer any reaction, allow me to share this so-called diet: DAY 1:Breakfast– 1/2 Grapefruit, 1... Read More

Oct 24 In my previous blog post, I mentioned the lychee fruit that we fell in love with. Everywhere we went, Chris carried them in the pockets of his cargo pants and I always had a few in my backpack. Every other day or so, we’d purchase a bag of the exotic fruits from a... Read More