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Egg Decorating for Vegans!

by mightyvegan on April 4, 2012 in cruelty-free, Going Vegan, good for kids with 2 Comments

My neighbor has an awesome little Easter party every year for the kids. They have a blast dying eggs, decorating cookies and hunting for Easter eggs. This year she can’t have it and I was left wondering what I would do about the whole “egg” dying process. Especially since my daughter asks every day, every hour, when we can dye Easter eggs. So I went looking around AC Moore trying to come up with something for her to do, when I spotted wooden eggs. What a brilliant find! I had no idea these existed.

I wasn’t sure how these would take the dye, but I figured it was worth a try, at Continue reading →

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Top 10 Things I Learned in the Kitchen in 2011

by mightyvegan on December 23, 2011 in Going Vegan, tips with 7 Comments

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2011 has been a great year of eating for me! I’ve learned so many great techniques from other bloggers and really sharpened my skills in the kitchen. Here are a few things I’ve learned along the way that I feel may be useful to some of my readers:

1. Always boil and season your tempeh before eating it. It takes the bitterness out Continue reading →

Peta’s Ultimate Vegan Cheat Sheet

by mightyvegan on September 20, 2011 in animals, cruelty-free, desserts, Going Vegan, substitutes with 1 Comment

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It’s beginning to feel a lot like fall around here. The air is getting a little cooler, the leaves are beginning to change and everywhere I look I see pumpkins and mums. It’s the time of year when I love to get in the kitchen and bake. Pumpkin bread, apple pie, muffins and whatever else I can think up. It’s also fitting that Peta just released its Ultimate Vegan Baking Cheat Sheet! Some of the tips you will most likely recognize, like replacing eggs with flaxseed, but you may not know that baking powder and oil is also a great egg substitute, I sure didn’t!

My 10 Vegan Pantry Essentials

by mightyvegan on August 9, 2011 in being vegan, Going Vegan with 10 Comments

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Stocking your pantry with a few vegan essentials is your key to success against a rumbling stomach. I always keep certain products handy for making easy meals and snacks. Here are some of my essential healthy pantry items …(okay, some need to be refrigerated, but all are essential!)

1. Nuts of all varieties: Nuts a great snack to reach for when hunger strikes. Plus, when you start experimenting with them you’ll find many ways to incorporate them in your recipes. Continue reading →

Going Vegan? Helpful Tips to Get you There

by mightyvegan on July 20, 2011 in Going Vegan with No comments

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For most people, making the transition to a vegan diet can be daunting. How do I begin? What will I eat? Will I get enough protein in my diet?

While some people are able to dive right in and never look back, others would rather take it one step at a time. If you fall into the latter category (which I did), here are some tips for you.

Tofurky Italian sausage