Food

Follow @khemis_vegan_cuisine on Instagram for daily location, hours, and menu/specials Khemi’s Vegan Food Truck is a regular for me. I love her beet burger, her soups, and these AMAZING vegan patties. This time I had the split pea, spicy pumpkin, and lentil vegan patties. I…

Follow them on Instagram @gozestomarket for specials and hours. I try to get to Zesto once a week because I LOVE everything they make, their positive energy, and the fact they have new things to try all of the time. These enchiladas were so delicious…

Follow them on Instagram (@gozestomarket) for current specials, hours, and availability. I was so excited to try this new market that opened about 20 minutes from me. The owners bring a level of passion and love to everything they make here and they really care…

This was the perfect lunch for a cold winter day. I started with the buddha banh mi (crispy coconut tofu, avocado sauce, pickled carrots, and herbs) and roasted mushroom dumplings (brown miso butter, arugula) and finished with my favorite vegetarian ramen– kinoko vegetarian ramen (mushroom…

My cheat snack this was two hearty slices of gluten-free egg nog bread from my local farm! This is also a new try for me. It was delicious and well worth the extra calories. It has a nice density and wasn’t too try, even with…

Available for local pick-up in Norwalk, CT, and the year-round farmers market in Westport, CT. Visit their website at plantidotefoods.com for current availability, seasonal options and to purchase. I am always looking for new local plant-based protein options to add to my meals and salads.…

Self-control and moderation are important cornerstones of any long-term diet or meal plan. While I have yet to master it (and am far from it), I believe in healthy alternatives and moderation over elimination. After a good wake, I treated myself to two half cookies…

Reducing waste and actually eating leftovers are important to me. I was able able to re-purpose a big batch of butternut squash soup my wife made for a few days– as a soup and as a sauce. It added a nice pop and some new…

My go-to vegetable bake with a veggie burger. I spray olive oil on a pan and spread out my favorite vegetables (lots of tomatoes, brussel sprouts, carrots, parsnips, and more) topped with some more olive oil spray and chili pepper flakes. Drop in the oven…

Small changes add up over time. Replacing bad habits changes your behavior. The earlier we install healthy eating, it just becomes a natural passive part of your life. I am very happy that my kids have a strong grasp on self-control and moderation, things I…