I’m on my third week at my fancy new job, and I admit to loving every minute of it. There’s so much to learn and absorb, and I feel like every day I come into work is new and exciting. While I miss my former coworkers, I’m meeting new people here, and they’re all incredibly friendly and great to work for and with. I figured that, since I have a fancy new job, Matt and I would celebrate … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday: Recipe: Vegan Tzatziki
In a galaxy not too far away, I posted a recipe for homemade tzatziki. While it was amazing, it's certainly not vegan. The base is made of Greek yogurt... and I was craving some tzatziki today, hardcore. So Matt went looking for a recipe for me (all the way from Colorado, no less! Gotta love that man), and I adapted it to create my own homemade vegan tzatziki! This recipe is also awesome in … [Read more...]
Recipe: Tzatziki
This craze surrounding Greek yogurt means more benefits not only for your health, but for your palate. Yogurt can be used in cooking all sorts of things, from cole slaw to pancakes and everything in between. Below is a recipe for traditional tzatziki, adapted from Chobani.com.Ingredients* 3 cups Greek Yogurt (or use strained plain yogurt or light sour cream)* 2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice* 1 garlic … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday: Recipe: Homemade Hummus
It can be a dip, a spread, a filling, and anything else you can imagine. I'm talking, of course, about hummus! If you've never had it before, I highly recommend it; it's fantastic on pita wedges, wraps, raw veggies, sandwiches, and pretty much anything else you can think of. Versatile, healthy, and delicious, hummus is a great snack or appetizer!Best of all, it's incredibly easy to make. With a … [Read more...]
Recipes: Samhain/Halloween
Happy Halloween and Blessed Samhain! Below are some scary good treats, ghoulish drinks, and terrifying decor ideas for your next Halloween shindig! Even better, celebrate with a few Pagans to see what Samhain, the darkest night of the year when the veil between the worlds is thinnest, has been celebrated for decades.Eat!BBQ Bat WingsBraaaaaains!Finger Cookies... Literally!Fresh-From-The-Pumpkin … [Read more...]
Recipe: Seven Layer Mexican Dip
This dip is a huge hit at parties and tailgates. Omnis can’t even tell it’s not real meat! With the Morningstar crumbles and black beans, this dip is also a protein powerhouse. Throw on some cheese and guacamole and dig in with some bowl-shaped chips (the more dip, the better, I always say), and you’ve got yourself a real crowd-pleaser!Ingredients* one 12 oz package of Morningstar Farms … [Read more...]