September 2012 - Vibrant Wellness Journal

pumpkin & cauliflower gratin

09/30/2012 Andrea Bertoli 0

Whether you are totally vegan or just want to cut out some dairy from your diet, this recipes will make it easy and tasty. I […]

easy gourmet

09/30/2012 Andrea Bertoli 5

I have spent a huge amount of my lifetime in food stores. Even when I was young I had a fascination with the so-called ‘gourmet’ […]

Homemade Barbeque Sauce

09/28/2012 Andrea Bertoli 0

I’ve been cooking with Isa Chandra Moskowitz’s Vegan with a Vengeance for years, but there are a few really standout recipes. One of my very […]

conscious consuming: thinking about our food choices

09/28/2012 Andrea Bertoli 2

I am an avid ingredient-list reader, but the nutritional information on the sides of the packages get only a passing glace. But did you know […]

greek feast: olive tapanade

09/27/2012 Andrea Bertoli 2

Olives Tapanade is a super rich and flavorful condiment for all your sandwiches, wraps, or even pasta. This version calls for green and black olives, […]

greek feast: vegan dolmas (stuffed grape leaves)

09/26/2012 Andrea Bertoli 0

Dolmas are stuffed grape leaves, a delicious and satisfying Greek meze, or appetizer. Dolmas are grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice, though often they are stuffed […]

Greek Feast: Vegan Lemon Rice Soup

09/25/2012 Andrea Bertoli 2

Vegan Lemon Rice Soup is a healthy take on the classic Greek recipe. Made using pantry staples and brown rice, it’s healthy and nourishing.

meeting nutritional needs of vegans

09/25/2012 Andrea Bertoli 0

Here is a cute visual aid to follow up on yesterday’s post about how to eat a delicious, healthy, and nutritionally-balanced vegan diet. This cute […]

How to Make Vegan Spanakopita

09/24/2012 Andrea Bertoli 3

Spanakopita- or spinach pie- has long been a favored Greek food, but for the vegans among us it’s not always been edible, what with all […]

The Basics of Plant-Based Nutrition

09/24/2012 Andrea Bertoli 8

Let’s cover the basics of plant-based nutrition and remind folks that it’s possible (and delicious) to thrive on a plant-based diet.

Rich & Spicy Chocolate Pumpkin Cake (Vegan!)

09/23/2012 Andrea Bertoli 8

Pumpkin makes an awesome binding ingredient for cake, and lends a rich background to the dark chocolate. I’ve been making this recipe for years and have always loved it.