Jalapeno Soft Tacos

  Chilaquiles Time: 1 Hour Servings:  6-8 plates Vegetarian Recipe 15 6-inch corn tortillas, cut into strips 8 plum tomatoes, divided 12 tomatillos, divided 1 1/2 Cups medium onion, chopped, divided 2 jalapeño chiles, divided 6 cloves garlic, peeled, divided 2 ¼ tsp. dried oregano 1 ½ tsp. black peppercorns 3 sprigs fresh thyme 1…

5 Tips to Losing Weight – Beating The Plateau

5 Surprising Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight Credit: Ocean/Corbis Beat the weight loss plateau By Denny Watkins From Health magazine You’ve been walking the straight and narrow—counting calories, working out—and yet you’re not dropping pounds. What gives? The answer may be hiding out amid the random things you do over the course of an average…

Eat Clean For LESS

Brought to us By VT Eat Clean for Less 10 ways to stretch your organic food dollars BY Karen Edwards Does it feel like your weekly grocery bills are approaching the national debt? Food prices are definitely on the rise, but this is no time to stop buying organic. Deborah Madison, chef and author of…

The Perfect Veggie Burger: Veggie Burger Basics

Modified from Kathy Patalsky’s Original Article Veggie Burger Basics The Perfect Veggie Burger Along With Simple Steps To Make Them Vegan Chili Bean Burger If you are like us and love everything veggie you will love this. This is also great for preparing food for a vegan, vegetarian or health conscious individuals you may have…

Growing Veggies – Kinder, Gentler Gardening

Kinder, Gentler Gardening Our down-to-earth guide to growing biodynamic veggies BY Tami Fertig ILLUSTRATION Genevieve Simms You’ve probably heard wine connoisseurs toss around the term “biodynamics,” but what the heck does it mean? Despite more and more vineyards embracing the system, an air of mystery surrounds its more esoteric practices (such as planting and harvesting…

Growing your own Lettuce Simply

Lettuce is an amazing crop.  You can plant it just about anywhere.  If you have a problem with pests who enjoy feasting on your crops you can use an all natural pesticide like food grade diatomaceous earth which is made of ground fossils.  It can be safely and simply used indoors or out.  Some even…

12 Most Contaminated Fruits & Vegetables

We have been talking about converting to organic fruits and vegetables and the overwhelming health benefits of doing so.  One of the biggest reasons to convert is due to their high pesticide content.  It is very important as you transition to an organic diet to better understand which conventionally grown fruits and vegetables are most…

Tempeh Pinto Burgers with Carrots, Black Beans & Peppers

TEMPEH PINTO BURGERS WITH CARROTS BLACK BEANS & PEPPERS Naturally Vegan Vegetarian Recipe Yields: 6-8 Burgers Time: 12 Minutes (10 Item Recipe) Ingredients: 1 Package Tempeh 1 Cup Organic Black Beans 1 Cup Organic Pinto Beans 1/4 Cup Organic Carrot 1/2 Organic Green Pepper 1/2 Organic Onion 1 Cup Organic Oats 1/4 Cup whole wheat…

Lemon Pilaf with Cilantro, Garlic & Onions

Lemon Pilaf with Cilantro, Garlic & Onions (7 Item Recipe) Serves: 4 Takes: 25 minutes Naturally vegan and vegetarian Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 organic onion, diced 1 1/2 cups organic brown rice 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1/2 teaspoon organic cilantro, diced fine 2 teaspoon organic lemon juice 2 1/2 cups…