Monthly Archives: July 2012

Massaged Kale

Better known as: Fresh Chickpeas in Massaged Kale Salad served with a Garlic Vinaigrette, but because the name is to dang long, let’s call it Massaged Kale.  After harvesting fresh vegetables from my dad’s garden, I decided to use the produce in my next recipe. I hand picked the chickpeas and kale and decided I [...]

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I’m feeling artichokey

Carciofi… Ahh the beauty of an artichoke. Fresh artichokes have intimidated me for years, but since I’ve been building my confidence and skills in the kitchen, I decided I was ready to experiment. The pointy leaves and the unusual shape and structure of the artichoke left me confused, so I read numerous ways online on [...]

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“No Meat Athlete”- Matt Frazier

I have been a runner for about eight years now, a year more than I have been a veg. When I first became a vegetarian, I had experienced dramatic changes  in my energy levels, muscle building and endurance. I’d say it was a true struggle being only 16 and having no idea what to do [...]

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