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December 31, 2010 »
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Make this for New Year’s Day! The tradition of eating black-eyed peas for the New Year has evolved into a number of variations and embellishments on the luck and prosperity theme. Or, put it in your regular menu rotation because it’s plant-based and tastes great! [...]
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Tags: black-eyed peas, cowpeas, Hoppin' John, New Year's, pressure cooker
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December 29, 2010 »
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I lived on these “Cucumber-Melon” smoothies last Summer. For two reasons: 1) they are amazingly refreshing, healthful and delicious, and 2) I had a small garden with a bounty of cucumbers! [...]
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Tags: Boothby Blonde, cantaloupe, cucumber, melon, smoothie, vita-mix
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December 27, 2010 »
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I did this last year, and I did it again this year. I bought a 3-lb. bag of fresh peeled garlic cloves (brand: Christopher Ranch, “superior California garlic”) at Costco. You’ll need to keep your eyes peeled for these in the cooler in the produce department; they are only available for a short period of time–around September/October.
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Tags: easy roasted garlic, frozen roasted garlic, garlic, peeled garlic, roasted garlic
Carol »
December 26, 2010 »
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I just discovered this plant recipe for Holiday (Eggless) Nog and it’s a keeper! I’m putting it in my Holiday Recipes binder for next year’s holiday season.
There is no way I thought this recipe would taste exactly like eggnog (made with eggs and cream and sugar). But I just made it [...]
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Tags: almond milk, eggless nog, healthy eggnog, healthy nog, holiday nog, plant milk nog, vita-mix