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Podcasts, Cooking, & Journals, Oh My!

Podcasts have become my new escape from the endless bad political news coming from CNN, MSNBC, PBS, NPR, or any of the local channels.  I listen to podcasts while I am waiting for my daughter after school, endlessly walking the dogs, or while I’m chopping numerous vegetables and herbs for dinner.  I especially need an… Continue reading Podcasts, Cooking, & Journals, Oh My!

Cooking · Food · Vegan

Magic for Your Mouth: Chef Matthew Prepares Vegan Caprese

When Chef Matthew Purnell informed the class of women surrounding him he was going to make a vegan caprese salad, I thought, “This’ll be interesting” with the heart of a skeptic. I mean, how does one make a vegan caprese when one of the three featured ingredients is mozzarella cheese? I love caprese salad and… Continue reading Magic for Your Mouth: Chef Matthew Prepares Vegan Caprese