Plant Based 411

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Hatch Season is Here!
August 2019
Grown in a valley with hot, sunny days, and cool nights, just north of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Hatch peppers are in season and ready for your cooking and eating enjoyment.
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Voila Salade A La Nicoise
July 2019
In the midst of a summer bookended by major American holidays, Bastille Day is celebrated by the people of France and Francophiles everywhere...
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Satisfying Seasonal Drinks
June 2019
You are what you eat, and drink, so here are two beverage ideas for maximum nutrition and enjoyment. The first is a take on V8 juice, but using a different array of veggies...
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Happy Spring Holidays!
April 2019
As some of you know, holidays can often be a disappointment, food wise, for those of us plant-based eaters dining in an omnivore/carnivore world.
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The Sides of March
March 2019
While Thanksgiving is the classic example of eating the sides and skipping the entrée, making a meal out of side dishes is now a daily occurrence.
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Celebrating Chinese New Year
February 2019
Chinese New Year is celebrated by one quarter of the world’s population, throughout 12 Asian countries, so this count doesn’t include celebrants from other places, including right here in the U.S.
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Winter Roasted Vegetables – Moroccan Style
January 2019
Just the words “roasted vegetables” make me feel warm and cozy on a cold winter day. Not only does the roasting process turn up the temperature...
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Holiday Pakoras
December 2018
Originating from the Indian subcontinent, many varieties of pakoras are naturally plant-based, pretty simple to make, and crowd pleasing.
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BOOda Bowl
October 2018
Food in bowls is here to stay. Acai & fruits, etc., for breakfast, and anything savory during the day or night, what’s not to love about a variety of tasty...
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