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Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for Whole Grain Vegan Baking! Happy to have you here and happy to be showcasing this book.Tami and Celine bring you a comprehensive look at vegan baking - from a healthy perspective. Using whole grains, minimally processed sweeteners, and better-for-you fats they pack a huge number of tasty treats into this book. The photos are lovely (taken by Celine of course) and the book is user friendly - nice layout to the recipes, and logical chapter groupings.The recipes include everything baking, from yeasted breads, to scones, muffins, cookies, cakes - sweet and savoury, treat and everyday so I'm sure you'll find something to enjoy.The only bad thing for me about this book is that I couldn't make many recipes, being as I am now eating gluten-free, and there is a reliance on gluten containing whole grains for most of the recipes. However, I do look forward to at some point trying to switch up the whole grain flour to get gluten free alternatives which work!I made -Page 26 More-than-Maple GranolaNot too sweet, and tasty. This one I didn't have to make any changes to.Page 29 Morning Boost MuesliOriginal recipe and photo follows.I changed the cracked wheat for steel cut oats, and used old fashioned rolled oats for the spelt and kamut flakes. I also omitted the wheat germ. I added the pineapple as suggested. Very tasty, if tricky having to remember to get it done the night before!Thanks to Celine and Tami (and their publishers) for letting me reproduce the recipe.Morning Boost MuesliWe know, we know: There’s technically nothing baked about muesli, but this is a whole grain book after all, and we love muesli too much not to sneak in a recipe for it. Loaded with cracked wheat, wheat germ, heart-healthy spelt flakes, and pleasantly chewy kamut flakes, this breakfast will ensure you won’t get hungry again before lunch.1 cup (235 ml) water53 g (1?3 cup) dry cracked wheatpinch of fine sea salt240 g (1 cup) plain or vanilla-flavored vegan yogurt1 cup (235 ml) unsweetened pineapple juice24 g (1?4 cup) rolled spelt flakes24 g (1?4 cup) rolled kamut flakes20 g (2 heaping tablespoons) date crumbles or chopped dried cranberries25 g (1?4 cup) pecans, broken into smaller pieces16 g (2 tablespoons) wheat germCombine the water, cracked wheat, and salt in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover with a lid, and cook until the water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly while preparing the rest.Combine yogurt, juice, spelt and kamut flakes, dates, pecans, and wheat germ in a large bowl. Stir the cooked cracked wheat into the muesli, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight to let the flakes plump up. Stir the muesli again before serving. Eventual leftovers will keep well for up to 2 days after preparation when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator; stir before serving.Yield: 3 cups (855 g), 2 large to 4 more modest servingsServing Suggestions & Variations• For a fruitier muesli, add 248 g (11?2 cups) of fresh pineapple chunks, chopping them finely before stirring them in. Other fruits, such as fresh or thawed berries, would also be fantastic when added upon serving, to further increase the fiber and vitamin profile of this healthy breakfast.Recipe noteDate crumbles are nuggets made from dried dates, with only oat flour added to prevent clumping. They’re ideal to use in baked goods because there’s no sticky chopping involved, but you can replace them with regular chopped dates without missing a beat.Now the give away - only to residents of the US and Canada (the publishers rules not mine) - please comment with your favourite way to eat cereal for breakfast (seeing as the recipes I made were both breakfast cereals) to go into the draw to win your very own copy!Closes 26th May @ 6pm Pacific.

I'm off to Portland for the second bi-annual Vida Vegan Con food bloggers conference! So this will be my last post until next Wednesday. But don't worry — I'll share oodles of drool-worthy shots of vegan doughnuts, vegan s'mores, gorditas, and goddess know what else I'll find in the vegan mecca when I return. And of course, I'll have lots of fun stories about hanging out with other bloggers!Since I'll be gone for so long, I want to leave you with something good. How about a review and recipe using Beyond Meat? The folks at Beyond Meat, a new plant-based chicken that tastes and feels alarmingly like animal chicken, sent me samples of three of their chicken-free strip flavors to review in conjunction with their national release of Beyond Meat products at Whole Foods stores. Before, some Whole Foods (like the one here) carried prepared deli foods made with Beyond Meat, but now you can find it in the freezer case!And if that wasn't awesome enough, Tropical Smoothie shops have begun carrying Beyond Meat for their wraps. The world is a beautiful place, my friends.So how is it? Well, y'all know I love some plant meat, right? I've tried every plant meat I can get my hands on cause deep-down I'm a meat-and-potatoes gal who just can't bear to eat other breathing creatures. And I'll tell ya, this is the most realistic-tasting vegan meat on the market. It looks like meat. It tastes like meat. It even fooled my omni partner Paul (okay, he knew it was plant meat when he tried it, but he said it was delicious ... and that means a lot coming from him).I got three flavors from the Beyond Meat folks, but tonight, I'll feature the Southwest Style because that's all I've had time to play with.The soy-based meat comes in strips, and Southwest Style is seasoned with chili powder, garlic, cumin, oregano, coriander, green pepper, and cayenne. Perfect for making fajitas!I whipped up some Southwest Style Beyond Meat Fajitas for a quick weeknight meal.Here's an inside shot (look at that sexy guacamole).Here's the recipe.Southwest Style Beyond Meat Fajitas----------------------------------------------1 Tbsp. coconut oil 1 onion, chopped1 red pepper, sliced into strips1 green pepper, sliced into strips1 frozen 12-ounce package of Beyond Meat Chicken-Free Strips, Southwest Style2 tsp. chili powder1 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepperSalt and pepper to taste4 tortillas GuacamoleLettuceTomatoesHeat the oil on medium heat in a non-stick skillet. Add the onion and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.Add the peppers and saute for about 3 minutes, until they begin to soften.Add the Beyond Meat strips and spices. Stir to coat. Saute 7 to 10 minutes, until Beyond Meat is browned and veggies are tender. Serve in tortillas with guacamole, lettuce, and tomatoes.

VEGAN DAILY RECIPE:  Mini Chickpea Wraps

It is easy to get into a fashion rut in the work place. Ensuring that you are both professional and stylish in the workplace will work wonders for your job prospects and confidence. In most cases people judge you by the way you look, for better or worse, and that’s why it is important to choose the right accessories and work clothes. Other than the pant or skirt suits there are stylish work dresses that will influence the way people behave around you in a positive way. The work dresses need to be stylish, but follow the rules of your workplace that is they need to be acceptable and conforming to the standards of the company. It’s your job, not a wedding after all. A look that’s put together and thought out sends out the message that you pay attention to the details. In addition, you will be comfortable with the different stylish dresses that flatter your body. It is not hard to find dresses that will suit your body and some of the best designers include Calvin Klein, Chloe dresses and the Diane von Furstenberg dresses among many others. The price varies; however shopping online can give you more options to select a style that will represent your personality. There is no need to look stylish in a work dress and have no shoes to compliment the style. In the past women sacrificed their comfort for stylish shoes which despite looking good were quite uncomfortable. Things have changed now as there are different fashionable shoes that you can wear to work. Most of the shoes are from past designs that have been made to look more fashionable. There are many brands like Taryn Rose that will give you both fashion and style as they were designed for comfort and proper support. The feet need to get proper circulation and the stylish sandal needs to be comfortable. There are times that the job you are in is not want you want or may seem simple with no rule in the dress code. However, you can choose to be trendy everyday and look professional at all times. This is a way to boost your confidence and also open doors for new opportunities. Being a simple secretary doesn’t mean that you simply wear anything. Have fashionable suits and dresses that will help you earn respect from those that visit the office. Look formal yet presentable for the job that you are doing. No matter your dress code, your personality needs to shine through. There is the possibility of adding personality to the outfit that you wear with matching accessories as handbags, chains as well as earrings and belts. The outfits do not need to be expensive just appropriate and fashionable. Plus that way they can double as vacation wear or your at home style. There are versatile designs that could be simple business suits or dresses and the designs tend to be more appropriate for the office. Understand the nature of your work environment so as to know which styles will work best. You need to be able to move smartly and freely in the work place without any hindrances from the clothes. The post Work Wear: What to Put On appeared first on .

This is a great salad that we enjoyed last night. Turnips are a vegetable we have just discovered and have been enjoying, especially raw in salads. White turnips, also known as May turnips are seasonal both in the springtime, and in fall. We are looking forward to having more and growing our own. Serving Size: [...] Related Posts: Pumpkin Apple Raisin Salad with Walnuts Vegan Waldorf Couscous Salad White Asparagus with Walnuts, Dates and Soy Cheese Review: Apple-Barley Salad Raw Apple & Pumpkin Salad Boats

Breakfast was four Silver Dollar Sized Sarah Kramers Banana Pancakes with TJ's Maple Syrup...Field Roast Franks and Oven Fries for lunch...What do you eat for dinner after all those carbs for breakfast and lunch? Spaghetti and TJ's Meatless Meatballs of course...Chocolate Chip Cookies from The Common Market for dessert.Fully intend to go into work tomorrow if only to spice up the blog with different grub.

I'm not the biggest sports fan but if anything's going to get me into a stadium to watch a game I don't understand it's the promise of food!Last weekend whilst Nick and I were in Seattle we headed out to watch the Mariners play baseball with PPK buddies Ben and Gus. This stadium has a truly astounding amount of vegan food for a sporting establishment hence the collection of non-sports fans Nick managed to convince to come along!Our first stop was always going to be the Field Roast stand. Located in a small and über vegan friendly food court between stands 132 and 133 this cart serves up all-vegan chilli cheese dogs, franks and burgers. I went for this beauty. A frankfurter with onions and cheese sauce. This "monstrosity", as one of my companions referred to it, was crazy delicious and well worth the walk around the stadium from our section for. I topped it with sauerkraut because, well, why wouldn't you? This made it even harder to eat but that's probably why it comes with not one but two boxes and a fork!If you aren't in the mood for this ball game classic the food court also includes Bao Choi, a steamed bun stand from the people behind Vedge restaurant in Philadelphia, and The Natural, a healthier kinda place that still serves dogs and burgers but also has hummus, soups and smoothies.The next must-try food at SAFECO field has to be the garlic fries. These are available from most of the regular burger / fry / soft drink stations situated around the concourse and are vegan as is.These were some of the best fries ever. Perfectly crispy and super garlicky, what more could you want? Well... maybe some Veganaise!!If you get the chance, sports fan or not, I'd say catching a Mariners game is a must if you're in Seattle. They've certainly hit a home run with their vegan options!

Van Leeuwen, an ice cream and bakery in NYC, has started serving vegan ice cream! The comapny announced last night that they will be serving coconut-based ice cream in chocolate and vanilla flavors at all of their storefronts and trucks in the city. Made using organic coconut cream, the flyer announcing the new confection boasts [...]

New Study: Eggs Harmful To Health: Eggs increase the risk for heart disease and diabetes, according to a new meta-analysis published in Atherosclerosis.  Researchers reviewed 14 studies and found that those who consumed the most eggs had a 19 and 68 percent increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes, respectively, compared with those who ate the fewest eggs.  For those who already had diabetes, the risk for developing heart disease from eating the most eggs jumped to 83 percent.eggs bad for you

Study Finds Subway Just as Unhealthy as McDonald’s: Researchers from the University of California Los Angeles found that despite claims to the contrary, Subway is just as unhealthy as the oft-reviled golden arches of McDonald’s—which long had the most locations in the country of any fast-food chain until Subway surpassed it in 2011. Young people consumed an average of 1,038 calories at McDonald’s. They consumed an average of 955 calories at Subway—a statistically insignificant difference from McDonald’s. The Institute of Medicine recommends that students consume no more than 850 calories in school lunches.