Tofu gets bad rep for being bland and boring. Admittedly, I was one of those people who didn’t like it. Even well in my vegan years, the only way I enjoyed tofu was when it was fried. In fact, almost all my recipes had the tofu fried! On top of that, I prefer firm, extra firm tofu…
How to Make Coconut Shreds and Coconut Milk
Nothing beats fresh, especially when it comes to coconut shreds and coconut milk. You can smell and taste the difference. Usually, canned coconut milk has additives, thickeners, and preservatives that take away pure coconut taste and that wonderful coconut aroma. Frozen grated coconut usually does not have the same crunch as fresh ones. Yet, canned…
Vegan Holiday Gift Guide
Running the risk my loved ones might find out, I’m sharing with you what I’ll be getting them for the holidays. I’m ready to take my chances. These gifts that I’ve gathered so far have definitely put me in the holiday spirit. My hope is that these five on the list will inspire and get you…
Last Minute Gifts for Mother’s Day
Have you bought your Mother’s Day gift yet? The other day I was shopping for Mother’s Day gifts for my mom, my sister, and Chris’ mom and got great bargains. I thought I should share them with you in case you haven’t bought your gift yet. Here are 5 affordable, last minute gifts for Mother’s Day. I’ve…
DIY Food Gifts for the Holidays
I prefer beating the holiday rush by avoiding going to the malls because it seems like they could offer only two choices: expensive fancy stuff or inexpensive generic stuff. I plan to keep it smart and simple by baking and cooking homemade food gifts. Making my own gifts means I get to save time and energy. One…