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vegan Thanksgiving recipes Maybe you are planning an all-vegan feast, or perhaps you’d simply like to add a few delicious vegan dishes to your Thanksgiving table. Here are 15 Vegan Recipes for Thanksgiving to get you started. From creative recipes like pumpkin croquettes and cashew pumpkin spice cheese dip to classics like sweet potato ...

vegan holiday salads This Thanksgiving, you are sure to clear a spot on your holiday table for some delicious greenery, aka a Thanksgiving salad. And if you are taking the time to prep a giant salad bowl, you might as well make it extra fabulous for your guests. And it is also a good idea [...]

by Sarah Welch posted in Life & Home Just because the season of feasting is upon us doesn’t mean we are destined to finish the year with three, four, or five pounds of extra jiggle. I, for one, cannot afford the extra poundage! I’ve already packed on The Sandy Five — actually mine was more [...]

I love bread. I can have it everyday of the week and all day long, and sometimes I do. So, you can imagine that stuffing is one of my all time favorite dishes at the Thanksgiving table. I usually make several different types to satisfy all the various cravings that may be tempted for. A [...]

The little things can make a big difference — especially when it comes to cooking. While we wish we had all day to devote to cooking and baking amazing things every day, the truth is as parents, this often falls to the wayside. The solution? Shortcuts and tips that will have you wondering why you [...]

OK, so recently I have definitely been experiencing what I’ve been told is called “pregnancy brain.” Yesterday, I went to the office kitchen to wash my lunch dishes. I got there, turned on the water, soaped up the sponge, and realized I left my dirty dishes at my desk. Today, I was fully aware that [...]

sweet potato sandwich spread Around the holidays you are likely to have plenty of sweet potatoes on hand. And many sweet potato dishes in the form of leftovers. Well if you are bored with eating basic baked or roasted whole potatoes there are a few things you can do. Make a soup puree, blend the [...]

sweet potato sandwich spread Around the holidays you are likely to have plenty of sweet potatoes on hand. And many sweet potato dishes in the form of leftovers. Well if you are bored with eating basic baked or roasted whole potatoes there are a few things you can do. Make a soup puree, blend the [...]

Photo: Quinoa 365, by Patricia Green & Carolyn Hemming (Whitecap) How often do you get the opportunity to enjoy two superfoods in one delicious breakfast? Nutrient-dense pumpkin is loaded with fiber and beta carotene, with few calories – it’s easy to find this time of year, especially canned, and this is a great use of [...]

There is a lot of advice out there for how to manage your pregnancy with your first child. You’re told to nap when you need to, put your feet up and do what you need to in order to survive the fun (::sarcasm::) symptoms that are unique to pregnancy. If it’s your second (or third, [...]