This recipe for Stovetop Vegan Candied Pecans uses only 4 ingredients. These are so tasty, you won't miss the egg whites and butter! This Vegan Candied Pecans recipe uses water and coconut sugar, while traditionally sugared pecans are prepared with egg whites, butter, and white sugar. White sugar is whitened through a refining process using …
Editor's note: This article first appeared on the website 1212Response.org It’s 8am and 17 people have gathered at the Orlando International Airport for a flight to the Dominican Republic. A few days later we would be standing in a circle on a huge oceanfront patio, crying, hugging, holding hands, processing the previous few days. We …
You will never cook potatoes any other way after you make these melted potatoes! If you're anything like me, then you love potatoes in all forms. Baked, roasted, mashed - you name it, I'll eat it. But my absolute favorite way to enjoy potatoes is when they're melted. Yes, melted. I know what you're thinking …
If you’re looking for ways to eat healthier and live better, one of the best places to start is with fruits and vegetables. Not all produce is created equal though, and some have a much higher risk of containing pesticides than others. That’s why it pays to know which fruits and veggies make up the …
Eating organic is always a great idea, but not all of us can afford to buy every single fruit and vegetable in the organic section. Lucky for you, there’s an easy way to get the most bang for your buck when it comes to organic produce. Enter the “Clean 15” list. This list contains the …
Is Cheese Vegetarian friendly? You may have heard all cheeses are, but is it really? Let’s dive into the science of cheese and find out if this beloved dairy product can be part of a vegetarian diet. What Makes Cheese Non-Vegetarian? The main factor that makes cheese non-vegetarian is the presence of rennet, an enzyme …
It's almost time for the kids to go back to school. Hold on to summer just a little longer with this easy 3-ingredient Grape Soda Sherbet. For the last week, my entire Facebook feed has been nothing but my Florida friends posting pictures of the kids going back to school. Here in North Carolina, school …
This easy 4-ingredient avocado fudge is the perfect treat for the health nuts in your life. Eating healthier has never tasted this good. I don't know about you, but when the holidays roll around I find myself spending lots of time in the kitchen baking various treats for gifts and get togethers. Why do we …
Use your favorite fruit jam and cream cheese to elevate ordinary French Toast into Stuffed French Toast- a delicious way to start the day. Mr. Beet is predictable. We go out to breakfast every weekend and every weekend he orders the same thing - French Toast and side of breakfast potatoes. Occasionally he may switch …
This simple and hearty Vegetarian Chili is chock full of beans, fresh veggies, and warming spices. Perfect for a chilly game day. Fall came quickly this year to Florida. It seems like overnight we went from hot summery days to chilly wintery weather. I've doubled up on sleeping blankets and pulled out the flannel pajamas. …
Biscotti is incredibly easy to make. Pair this orange biscotti with a piping hot cup of coffee or enjoy with a sweet dessert wine. I try to start each morning with a warming cup of English Breakfast Tea or a fruity detox hot tea. Sometimes I have time to whip up a Blueberry Biscuit Skillet …
How to be prepared and what to expect on an adventurous afternoon whitewater rafting in Montana in Alberton Gorge. Disclosure: We were hosted by Destination Missoula for the duration of our trip where we were comped our lodging, meals, and activities. However, all opinions are my own and were not influenced by anyone else. The …
Cheesy and Easy - these Brussels Sprouts Veggie Burgers will have you rethinking your love/hate relationship with these little green cruciferous balls of sprout. Y'all....as you probably know by now if you are reading these posts regularly, I wrote a Vegetarian cookbook. And it all started with a Brussels sprout. Yes, that "ewwwwwwww" vegetable we …
A group of four women set out on an adventure - fly fishing in Missoula, Montana. Disclosure: We were hosted by Destination Missoula for the duration of our trip where we were comped our lodging, meals, and activities. However, all opinions are my own and were not influenced by anyone else. It was a cool …
This brown butter mushroom ravioli comes together in 15 minutes with only 6 ingredients. The brown butter sauce is nutty and simple to make. So, first let me address the elephant in the room. Anyone that knows Mr. Beet is aware of his distaste for mushrooms. So I just want to clarify for anyone that …
Whether you are in town for a week or a short afternoon, here is a list of some of the best restaurants in Juneau, Alaska as well as a few places to grab snacks and drinks, all within walking distance of the cruise port. Juneau, Alaska is not accessible by car. To get here, you …
I have a hack for seasoning that ends up in the bottom of the popcorn bowl - and a festive and spicy nacho popcorn seasoning recipe from my new book the "Quick and Easy Vegetarian Cookbook". Since I got my hot air popcorn popper last year, popcorn has become a weekly thing in my house …
These fresh blueberry cinnamon rolls are exactly what you need when unexpected guests drop by, or when you just want something quick and easy! It's Sunday morning and you plan to lounge around in your pajamas sipping on coffee, leisurely easing into the day. Suddenly, there's a knock at the door - it's your neighbors/in-laws/cousins/best …
The Juneau tram, also known as the Mt. Roberts Tramway, is the only aerial tramway in Southeast Alaska. Juneau, Alaska is one of the most picturesque ports in the state. The cruise ships dock directly in the downtown area and most of the popular restaurants and shops are within walking distance of the port. Juneau …
Healthy and delicious - this recipe for a Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie will have you feeling energized and ready to go! Growing up, my Mother would often make a smoothie for my brothers and I. It was the same smoothie everyday. It had a banana, Tang, milk, and yogurt; or something like that. There may have …
Glacier Dog Sledding in Alaska is an adventure you didn't know you needed on your bucket list. I think it was possibly the most adventurous day of my life. The morning was spent on Auke Bay on a whale watching tour, followed by lunch at Tracy's King Crab Shack, Juneau's most popular and iconic restaurant …
These Fruity Pebbles cereal breakfast cookies take 20 minutes from start to finish. Back in my younger Philadelphia days, I had a day job that kept me busy all day, then I worked in a nightclub where I would often work well into the wee hours of the morning. Only to do it all over …
Here's a simple and refreshing orange ice cream recipe. You will see that making ice cream at home is easy and fun! Earlier this summer, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams came out with a Kraft Macaroni and Cheese flavor. It sold out in less than two hours. I blinked and it was gone. The same thing …
Here is the no fluff guide to the Amtrak Roomette - the good, the bad, the ugly, and the really ugly. Best solo trip ever....20 years ago. Many, many moons ago I booked a ticket on Amtrak from Salt Lake City, Utah to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I had been transferred to Utah for a job and …
Southern Style Sweet Tea Recipe - here's how to make the house wine of the South. Many many years ago I was living in Philadelphia where iced tea is served unsweetened with a side of sugar packets in most restaurants (enjoy it with the best Philly cheesesteak in Philadelphia and you’ve got a fantastic meal). …
Learn why you should incorporate cooked tomatoes into your diet. Enjoy this quick and easy recipe for baked tomatoes with goat cheese. You need baked tomatoes in your life. Tomatoes are high in lycopene, a naturally occurring that gives tomatoes their bright red color. And baking tomatoes actually changes the lycopene into a form that's …
This quick marinara sauce recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes and is chockful of anti-oxidant fresh vegetables. I am pretty picky when it comes to tomato sauce, or Italian gravy. To me tomato sauce should be thick and cling to pasta like a child to its mother. Making a quick marinara sauce at …
Just six ingredients is all you need to make these easy protein packed salad topper recipe.
Air Fryer Asparagus with Hollandaise sauce takes 10 minutes from start to finish! Who doesn't love a delicious plate of roasted asparagus with a hearty drizzle of Hollandaise sauce? Pairing asparagus and Hollandaise is as natural as rice and beans, or Romeo and Juliet. Then again, a good Hollandaise sauce can really pair with about …
Fresh Strawberry Lemonade is a delicious spin on traditional lemonade and it’s easy to make at home! I can’t think of anything that’s more refreshing in the summer than lemonade. I decided to look up its history and learned that it originated in France as early as 1630, and was a blend of sparkling water, …
Tarragon Lemonade is a step up from generic lemonade, and can be served frozen or over ice. Perfect for a hot summer day. Tarragon is an herb that gets easily overlooked behind the more popular basil and cilantro plants. It’s power is very underrated which is a disgrace, since it can be used in a …
A deconstructed Arnold Palmer Tea is easy to make and is perfect for the hot and sticky summer weather. No watered down drinks here. I don’t know what screams summer more - iced tea? Lemonade? Lemonade iced cubes in iced tea? Or iced tea ice cubes in lemonade? Frozen lemonade and green tea? Options, options, …
French Toast Tortillas are a fun twist from traditional French toast for a delicious breakfast any time of the day. The Atlanta Breakfast Club in Atlanta, Georgia serves many unique breakfast dishes like Peach Cobbler French Toast and Salmon Croquettes in addition to traditional eggs and bacon. Breakfast Tacos is a popular item on the …
Tarragon is strong and mighty and can easily overpower any dish it’s in, so don’t use too much. It’s not like garlic. Garlic I measure with my heart, tarragon I measure with my measuring spoon. However, when used properly, tarragon will be your bestie. And my new salad bestie is this Creamy Tarragon Dressing. When …
The hike to the Delicate Arch is not for the faint of heart. It’s a 3-mile round trip 4600 feet above sea level over very rocky terrain and narrow trails with steep drop offs. On the National Park Service website, there is a warning - “Carefully consider weather conditions (summer heat or winter ice) and …
This Starbucks Dragon Drink Recipe copycat is based on one of the most popular refresher drinks at Starbucks. It all started in 2012. Starbucks introduced the Cool Lime Refresher and an era of refreshing caffeinated summer drinks began. The Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher came next, followed by the color refreshers - pink, purple, orange, green, …
Antelope Island State Park is a little more than 40 miles Northwest of Salt Lake City in Davis County, Utah and is home to American Bison, Big Horn Sheep, and Pronghorns among 1000’s of other wildlife specifies and waterfowl. Antelope Island is the largest island in Great Salt Lake, and encompasses 42 square miles of …
Springtime Cupcakes - we've got blue monsters, fried eggs, and grassy cows! I am not a baker. I love the Vegan Desserts class from Rouxbe Online Culinary School but that’s as good as it gets for me. I bake cupcakes twice a year - once at Halloween (because spiders and candy corn!) and I make …
It’s Friday 2am, and Valerie Visser is in her kitchen baking cinnamon rolls. It’s a tradition, one that the residents of Riley, Kansas and its surrounding communities have come to embrace when they stop by The Fork in the Road Kansas, a quaint little brick and mortar market on the side of the road. In …
These Vegan Cauliflower Lentil Tacos are so simple to make, packed with healthy proteins, and easy on the digestive system. Taco Bell was always my favorite fast food splurge back in my unhealthy days. I could sit down and scarf down a 6-pack of beef tacos loaded with packets of mild sauce paired with an …
The TWA Hotel History The Idlewild Airport opened in 1948 on the southside of Queens, New York. In the beginning there was only one terminal. Today, the airport is known as John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and has six terminals. JFK is the busiest international air passenger gateway in the United States. Terminal 5 …
Whether your flight is delayed or you have a long layover, step back into the 1960's at the TWA Connie Cocktail Lounge at the TWA Hotel. Let’s say you find yourself at Kennedy Airport with a long delay. Or a few hours in between flights. Should you schlep yourself to the nearest bar and spend …