Food School: a 31 day course (day 15) Is Sugar Vegan?

Sugar! What could possibly be wrong with sugar?   Well, I found out quite a bit.   First, the two most common sources of sugar in the U.S. are beets and sugar cane.  Two different plants–same taste. Cane sugar however is filtered using the bones of cows (and lots of them!)  That sort of grossed…

Food School: a 31 day course (day 13 White Bean Vegan Soup)

Do your dinner plans change!  I know they do!  Sometimes in a moment! This week I was planning on using the broccoli from the CSA box and combine that with my leftover Vegan Mashed Potatoes . . . but the potatoes were eaten alive!  I can’t believe that 6 people could eat 5 lbs of…

Food School: a 31 day course (day 14)

Accidental Cinnamon Gnocchi I have one kid who eats tons of fruits and veggies but doesn’t like meat–or should I say has trouble chewing meat–dislike vs. unable to chew are two different things.  Unfortunately, he was non-verbal the first 3 years of his life . . . and unable to express an opinion–other than choking!…