After a busy weekend, I’m popping in quickly to share this amazing vegan seitan rice salad recipe. It’s a take-off on a favorite (and long gone) restaurant dish. Way back when, I used to have it with chicken, but even then (this was almost 20 years ago), the restaurant offered a vegan version with seitan. I […]
Chili con Not-Carne: A Great Meatless Monday Meal
For those of you who are getting buried under snow or putting up with freezing rain, here is something that will warm you up and make you happy that it is winter. I’ve been making a lot of soup this winter, but, until Alan asked specifically, hadn’t even thought about making this Chili con Not-Carne. […]
8 Important Reasons Runners Need Algae-Based Omega 3
This post is sponsored by iWi but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. As runners, we know that we need to take care of our bodies to perform better. However, to really achieve our best results, we need to make sure that we are getting proper nutrients. That includes eating healthfully, avoiding […]
Run Strong on a Plant-Based Diet + a BBQ Tempeh Burger Recipe
Can you believe it’s mid-August? Summer has flown by, which, as a desert-dweller, I’m not too sad about. It’s still barbecue season, so there’s that. Though to be honest, when it’s 120 outside I tend to do most of my grilling indoors. Fortunately, the Tempeh Burger recipe I’m sharing is perfect for the barbecue, indoor […]
Friday Fun: Recovery Smoothie with NuZest plus Racing News!
As a NuZest Ambassador, I occasionally receive free product to try out, create recipes with, and share my feelings. All opinions are my own, as is this Recovery Smoothie recipe. This post contains affiliate links. Life has been a little crazy lately. What with the holidays zooming toward us at lightning speed, a Thanksgiving Trail Race […]
30 Minute Dinner: Gardein Porkless Bites Vegan Carnitas
I’m a huge fan of Mexican food, especially burritos. I grew up in Southern California after all, where we like our food spicy and we have been blessed raised with avocados. So when I had the opportunity to create a recipe with Gardein Porkless Bites, my first thought was, “carnitas!” I also love that I […]