Vegetable Pot Pie (Shepherd’s Pie) Two Ways

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With pie crust.  We cut out the top with Christmas tree cookie cutters for vents.  Cute for any holiday! With mashed potatoes on top!  Mmmm... comfort … [Read more...]

Fresh Green Salsa

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  Ingredients: One large can of tomatillos, drained 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped Juice and zest from … [Read more...]

Bet the Farm

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Bet the Farm: How Food Stopped Being Food by Frederick Kaufman Oh man...this is a really interesting book about food, money, hunger and power. It explores … [Read more...]

Eat and Run

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Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness by Scott Jurek Jeff's thoughts: The fact that Karen has a huge crush on Scott Jurek aside, I have … [Read more...]

Born to Run

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Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen by Christopher McDougall Jeff's thoughts: I think for both Karen … [Read more...]

The China Study

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The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted And the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, And Long-term Health by T. Colin … [Read more...]

Fast Food Nation

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Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal by Eric Schlosser This book (and the movie they made based on it) really shook me up. The fast food … [Read more...]

Mad Cowboy

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Mad Cowboy: Plain Truth from the Cattle Rancher Who Won't Eat Meat by Howard F. Lyman and Glen Merzer This was a pivotal book for me in my baby-stepping … [Read more...]

Flatbread Mexican Vegan Pizzas

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These little Mexican pizzas are quick and easy and everyone enjoys them because you build your own (at least at our house). Ingredients: 1 red bell … [Read more...]

Vegan Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

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This is one of the first recipes I made vegan and LOVED. It's received  rave reviews.  I also cut down on the amount of fat and sugar. I was into low fat at … [Read more...]