When the opportunity came up to attend Tracy Verdugo’s Paint Mojo class in Oaxaca (pronounced wha-ha-ca), Mexico, I jumped on it! I’ve been a fan of Tracy for years and have wanted to go to Oaxaca ever since I heard intriguing stories back in the 70’s. April seemed the...
Art Retreat in Oaxaca, Mexico
Chia Pudding
Yield: 2 1/2 cups, 4 to 6 servings A creamy, dreamy snack or dessert, Chia Pudding is filled with protein, calcium, and antioxidants. 1/4 cup chia seeds 1 cup almond milk (homemade is superior, you can find the recipe here) 1 cup water 1/2 cup cashews, soaked in water for...
Vegan Sour Cream
One of the first things I get asked, besides “how do you get your protein?” is “don’t you miss cheese?”. Being a previous cheese lover, I’ve found ways to find satisfying ways to get a cheezy experience in my diet when so desired. Here is a recipe for Vegan...
How to Make Almond Milk
People are often surprised to hear that I make my own almond milk. It’s really quite simple once you get in the habit. Store bought almond milk is no where near as delicious, and usually contains unwanted added ingredients. Here we have almonds and water. That’s it. Soaking almonds...
Vegan Lunch
Nearly every day, I make a delicious Bonsai Bowl for lunch. This creation usually consists of a little brown rice and hummus, greens, sprouts, chopped olives grated carrots, chopped purple cabbage and avocado. A drizzle of homemade dressing completes this filling main meal of the day. You can find...
Vegan Ice Cream
You asked for it…here’s the recipe. This is so delicious, let me know how you like it! You will need an Ice Cream Maker. I have a Cuisinart. They are about $60. I always keep the freezer bowl in the freezer so it’s ready for action. Vegan Ice Cream 1...