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. It’s easy, delicious, and totally rich due to the creamy pumpkin. Play up the spices for the holidays!