Monthly Archives: November 2011

Warm Purple Potato Salad

By Monica | Published: November 27, 2011

PURPLE potatoes! Yes, purple! They are absolutely gorgeous and have the same coloring AND nutritional benefits as blueberries. They boast higher levels of polyphenol antioxidants that protect cells against free radical damage that can increase disease risk as well as helping to reduce blood pressure levels. There benefits are incredible and they are becoming more [...]

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Healthy Thanksgiving Tips for All

By Monica | Published: November 23, 2011

by Temple journalism student, Kelsey Kondraski    We all know the feeling. The “I need to take a nap and put on my elastic pants” feeling that comes after Thanksgiving dinner.  We eat enough turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie until we feel as if we’re going to burst.  I found that the past few Thanksgivings [...]

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Vegan Butternut Squash Casserole using Fresh and Local Produce

By Monica | Published: November 22, 2011

When I looked up the word casserole online and looked for examples of different recipes on how to make one, I found that there isn’t one way to define it and there sure is no one way to make it. The beauty of a casserole, similar to lasagne, is that you can make it any [...]

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White Dog Cafe in Philadelphia

By Monica | Published: November 21, 2011

A place I had thought to visit since moving back into Philadelphia, the White Dog Cafe.  I finally made it for lunch. I had the pleasure of eating a Ginger Glazed Tofu with Daikon Cucumber “Noodles,” White Miso Broth and Kimchi dish. Asian influence and absolutely delicious. A great blend of healthy veggies and a [...]

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NO BAKE Vegan Pumpkin Pie

By Monica | Published: November 15, 2011

Wow! This is the easiest recipe that I have ever made and posted on my site. Not only that, but it is the FIRST La Vegetariana dessert dish. With many more to come, I’m sure. I enjoy making dessert dishes, but not as much as my savory dishes. This dessert recipe is credited to my [...]

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The Not-so-traditional Italian Lasagne Recipe

By Monica | Published: November 10, 2011

Reminder: follow me on Twitter, Facebook and Google Reader! LasagnA, lasagnE- doesn’t matter how it’s spelled, the dish will always be my favorite cold weather dish and one that is typically prepared for Sunday dinners at my house or in place of that big ol’ gobble gobble at Thanksgiving ( I get to hoard the [...]

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Nutrition Labels- fact or fiction?

By Monica | Published: November 7, 2011

by Temple journalism student, Kelsey Kondraski Eating healthy has been pushed on American citizens for several years now. Consumers try to purchase healthy foods that will help them lose weight and overall, live a healthier lifestyle. Grocery store shelves are lined with foods claiming to be “low fat,” “low calorie,” or “heart healthy.” Shoppers read [...]

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Rigatoni Medley

By Monica | Published: November 3, 2011

A medley of roasted vegetables atop beautiful rigatoni brings me back to Sunday dinners with my family. The simplicity of this recipe is what makes it so unique and delicious. It would take pounds of pasta to feed the family and roasted veggies were usually served on the side to be eaten with the pasta [...]

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