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Christmas, Santa, Cookies, and Nog
Hanukkah & Latkes Around the World in 2020
Celebrating Thanksgiving in 2020
Celebrate the Gifts of Diwali
Grateful Vegetarian Kids Express Their Gratitude On Thanksgiving
Spooky Fun—Halloween Party Ideas for a Changing World
Let’s Have a Pizza Party—Veggie Style!
Embracing Oil-free Cooking and Baking
Vegan on a Budget
Why Cooking with Your Kids is a Good Idea
The Spring Garden
One Pot Cooking with a Donabe
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Why Cooking with Your Kids is a Good Idea
When you let your children help in the kitchen, it makes them happy. They feel a sense of accomplishment helping with a project that can
The Spring Garden
It’s still deep winter in Northern Michigan as I am writing this. An expanse of white stretches outside, punctuated by dozens of blue jays that swoop down to pick
One Pot Cooking with a Donabe
“We were together, I forget the rest” – Walt Whitman “If you really want to make a friend, go to someone’s house and eat with
Vegan Cheesemaking at Home
I became a vegetarian 43 years ago, choosing a lacto-vegetarian diet that eschewed meat, fish, fowl, eggs and their derivatives, but I still consumed dairy
Garden Notes for Autumn and Winter
A few days ago, we had our first hard frost in Northern Michigan—a little late in the season and very welcome to a gardener. The
Celebrating the Winter Holidays
During the coldest and bleakest time of year—at least in the northern hemisphere—so many celebrations and festivities take place! Most of us know how much excitement is poured into Christmas and New
Plant Power Your Way to a Healthy Heart
Like many Americans, I have a family history of heart or cardiovascular disease. Growing up in a small town in northern Wisconsin with a dentist
Executive Chef, Kadek Supartini of Manna Kitchen Organic, LLC Shares Some Chef Secrets
Our Veggie Fest website team enjoyed sitting down with Kadek Supartini, executive chef of Manna Kitchen, LLC, as well as its owners, Shanti and Markus
The Different Faces of Valentine’s Day
Ah, love! Who doesn’t want a reason to celebrate the emotion that makes us so happy? Valentine’s Day is a perfect holiday to spend quality time
