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Let’s Have a Pizza Party—Veggie Style!

August 10, 2020 Kids in the Kitchen

When it comes to pizza, what’s not to like? Savory tomato sauce and melty cheese on crust—crispy or soft! Your favorite plant-based toppings from mushrooms…

Embracing Oil-free Cooking and Baking

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Embracing Oil-free Cooking and Baking

July 13, 2020 Food & Health

When I was growing up, my mother was a wonderful cook, known for her baking and gravy. There was always a full cookie jar and baked…

Vegan on a Budget

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Vegan on a Budget

April 16, 2020 Food & Health

Because its positive impact is being recognized by more and more people, veganism is spreading throughout the world: It’s healthy for the body, easily sustainable…

Why Cooking with Your Kids is a Good Idea

Kids in the Kitchen

Why Cooking with Your Kids is a Good Idea

May 7, 2020 Kids in the Kitchen

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

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The Spring Garden

March 18, 2020 Seasonal

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

Food & Health

One Pot Cooking with a Donabe

April 1, 2020 Food & Health

“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

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Vegan Cheesemaking at Home

June 28, 2019 Food & Health

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

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Garden Notes for Autumn and Winter

November 29, 2019 Food & Health

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

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Celebrating the Winter Holidays

December 18, 2019 Seasonal

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

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Plant Power Your Way to a Healthy Heart

February 18, 2020 Food & Health

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

Interviews

Executive Chef, Kadek Supartini of Manna Kitchen Organic, LLC Shares Some Chef Secrets

February 11, 2020 Interviews

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

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The Different Faces of Valentine’s Day

February 4, 2020 Seasonal

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…

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10 cool things you won’t need your jacket for this winter

1.Veggie Fest 2020! Put these dates in your calendar and start the countdown to August 8 & 9th at Danada South Park in Lisle, IL!

October 18, 2019

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Celebrate the Gifts of Diwali

Diwali is a festival of food, fun and lights, no doubt. Most importantly, however, it is the festival of festivities. Diwali signifies the age-old phenomenon

October 11, 2019

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Tasting is Believing: 5 Tips for Plotting a Veggie Food Adventure!

If you’re interested in trying a veggie diet, but aren’t sure where to start, this blog post is for you! In 2019 there are many

September 3, 2019

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Honoring The Achievement of Citizen Workers

In the United States, we have a day set aside to honor the contribution that our hardworking citizens have made to the country. This year

August 13, 2019

Interviews

Interview with Elysabeth Alfano, Award-Winning Media Personality and Plant-based Expert

For starters, Elysabeth hosts the Awesome Vegans Podcast and Interview Series on #JaneUnchained. She is also a guest expert for iHeart Radio’s KFI show, The

August 2, 2019