Tag Archives: food

If Only

Posted on February 19, 2016 by apronheadlilly

If only chocolate were cruciferous, and coffee were vegetable broth. If only tap-tappng at my computer were aerobic, and Facebook Scrabble were resistance exercise for muscle, as well as mind. If only cabbage were strawberries, and sprouts were Snickers bars. … Continue reading →

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Yums and Apples! :-)

Posted on January 5, 2015 by apronheadlilly

  It is actually yams and apples (or sweet potatoes).  This is a holiday favorite, but I eat it whenever the desire hits.  It is nutritious and tastes great! Scrub as many yams or sweet potatoes as you think will … Continue reading →

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Vegan Lasagna (to live for)

Posted on January 4, 2015 by apronheadlilly

  In trying to eliminate animal products from our diet, I have struggled some with replacing old faithful dishes with others that would be appropriate not just for everyday fare, but also in more festive situations.  This vegie lasagna is … Continue reading →

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Christmas Coal–The Good Kind!

Posted on December 22, 2014 by apronheadlilly

You’ve heard of Christmas goodies called snowballs.  Well, this is a healthier version and a little browner.  Hubby thought I should call them Christmas Dirt, but I have decided Christmas Coal is more appropriate.  But these are a far cry … Continue reading →

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My Vegie Pizza!

Posted on December 15, 2014 by apronheadlilly

I didn’t photograph a step by step, but this is what went into my vegie pizza, which turned out very tasty, if I do say so.  And hubby says so, too! When I made my last batch of fresh ground … Continue reading →

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Vegie Time: Collard Burgers

Posted on October 31, 2014 by apronheadlilly

This was my vegie lunch today.  I buy as much organic as I can and typically only allow non-organic items that are on the clean-15 list. It is important to buy collard greens that are organic since commercial farms use … Continue reading →

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Farmer Lill, Y’all

Posted on June 24, 2014 by apronheadlilly

With xeriscape front and back, my stepping stones and spots of color from drought-resistant plants was not quite enough.  I have one container tomato plant and actually have harvested the first 3 tomatoes.  No worm damage, no bird damage, no … Continue reading →

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Vegemeatafruitarianism

Posted on January 29, 2014 by apronheadlilly

Break from work = profound thought (just in case it is not perfectly clear): I have been flirting with a low-fat vegan diet since summer (80-10-10).  I refuse to think I consistently fail.  It’s more like adapting–to hunger and circumstance. … Continue reading →

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No Olive Oil . . . Nor Popeye

Posted on September 29, 2013 by apronheadlilly

In trying to eliminate more fats from my diet, I have been trying to make salads that are tasty and not boring, but with low-calorie oilless dressings.  I LOVE pico de gallo.  And though I make my own gringo salsa, I had never … Continue reading →

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Fast Food–Vegan Style

Posted on September 18, 2013 by apronheadlilly
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