by James Corwell, Certified Master Chef In the South, there is a long tradition of braised collard greens and black-eyed peas to start off the new year. This is serious business in Atlanta, my hometown. The tradition ushers in good fortune as black-eyed peas represent good luck (and some say coins) and the greens represent…
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Musings of a Master Chef: Rich In Chocolate
by Certified Master Chef James Corwell This time of year we seek to celebrate the best in ourselves, family and friends. Connecting and reflecting in the dormant months of the year is part of the human-psyche. This is our collective time for retrospection, to adorn, to celebrating traditions and to nourish the soul with company,…
One Pot Meals!
by Miriam Hahn The holidays are upon us and for most that means we get a little less structured with our routines and have less time in the kitchen. So now is the time to pull out the one-pot recipes that taste great, are quick to make, store well in the fridge and keep us…
Sweet Potato Toast for Breakfast!
by Miriam Hahn As we all strive to eat healthier, working vegetables into breakfast is a great way to start the day. The current craze of avocado toast has helped introduce this concept and I believe it has opened the door for even more veggie breakfast possibilities. Sweet potatoes are high in vitamin A, vitamin…
Soup Time! Classic Lentil Recipe
by Miriam Hahn Coming off of a holiday week full of food planning and preparation, I like to get back to basics with quick and easy recipes. My favorite basic is this classic lentil soup. It really packs in the nutrients and can be eaten alone or paired with a salad or sandwich. Lentils are…
Minty Mousse and Pumpkin Pie!
by Miriam Hahn Even though almost everyone in America includes pumpkin pie on their Thanksgiving menu, offering a non-traditional option can add just the right element of variety we need this year. Eating a plant-based diet has really forced me to go outside the lines in everyday eating and eliminate the rules. Holidays are no…
Homemade Magical Elixir Detox
by Cynthia Davis When you look up “Elixir” on the Webster app, the definition is “A magical or medicinal potion”, so it’s pretty apropos that I call my juice concoction “the special elixir”. I consider it the shot of plant-based medicine my family needs daily to clean out the toxins, reduce inflammation and send potent…
Gobble Gobble with Plants!
by Miriam Hahn There are so many delicious plant-based options for holiday entertaining! Gone are the days of laying on the couch after a holiday meal too tired to enjoy the rest of the day. It is so much more fun to feel vibrant and alive after our meal of thanks and enjoy the rest…
Consumer Perception of ‘Vegan’ and ‘Plant-Based’ Labels in Europe
This year will be remembered as one in which we all faced significant challenges and opportunities, but despite the turbulence, the vegan food and drink industry in the UK has continued to thrive. Each month we have welcomed positive news stories for the vegan-sphere; in March it was reported that online searches for ‘vegan food…
Say Cheese!
by Miriam Hahn As a plant-based wellness coach the first thing many people say when we discuss plant-based eating is “Oh, I could never give up cheese”. Cheese seems to be the one thing that holds people back from switching over to powering your body with plants for optimum health. It has actually never been…