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A Giveaway! SIGNED Copy of Mark Bittman’s Vegan Before 6

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Last week was Cultivate Kansas City‘s Urban Grown week.  Our city was abuzz with many fun events, everything from beekeeping workshops to a wine dinner with a celebrity chef.  My favorite part of the week was the Urban Farms and Gardens tour, the nation’s largest urban farms tour with more than 60 spots to visit!… 

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Simple Summer Salad: Zucchini “Pasta” Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

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In case you haven’t figured it out, I’m in love with The Noodler.  I use the Spiral Slicer with just about any fruit or vegetable that I can.  The big surprise to me about this is that I would now rather have spiral sliced zucchini than pasta in many dishes. This salad is one example… 

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How to Brew Kombucha At Home

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Have you jumped on the Kombucha bandwagon yet?  The fizzy, slightly vinegar-y, fermented tea  is wildly popular and surprisingly easy to brew at home.  I’m excited to share with you how to do it! Kombucha is a big favorite in our house, but buying it at the grocery store is cost prohibitive.  Sixteen-ounce bottles range… 

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Vegan Bourbon Maple Bacon Jam or Maybe It’s a Relish?

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Awhile back, bacon jam recipes were popping up everywhere.  A local restaurant started serving sides of it at brunch. Friends were posting pictures of their at-home attempts to make it. Because I hate missing a food trend, here’s my addition.  Yep, I’m late to the party, but I’ve got a tasty recipe to share.  Do… 

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