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Make Every Day Earth Day
April 22, 2021 Seasonal
Ever since the pandemic swept into our lives, daily routines have been altered out of necessity. We’ve learned to adapt to social distancing, wearing a…
Arbor Day: A Celebration of Miracles
April 6, 2021 Seasonal
On a walk with a famous naturalist, our group stopped under a white oak tree to rest. The ground beneath the massive oak was littered…
Welcome Back, Spring!
March 31, 2021 Seasonal
It has been a long winter and a longer year. It’s time to welcome warmer weather, sunshine, blooming trees and flowers. Spring helps us feel…
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…
Celebrating a Vegan Seder for Passover
February 28, 2021 Seasonal
In keeping with our exploration of holidays from around the world, the Jewish holiday of Passover offers an array of traditions involving one of our…
Cooking Tips: Easy Flavorful No-oil Sauces for Steamed Vegetables
February 19, 2021 Food & Health
Steamed Vegetables are an easy way to prepare veggies and assure you fill your plate with gorgeous vitamins and minerals. They are so tasty when…
Chocolate and Valentine’s Day ~ A Perfect Combination for a Celebration
February 1, 2021 Seasonal
Valentine’s Day means spending quality time with those we love—no matter what kind of love we’re celebrating whether romantic, friendship, or family love. In these…
The Spiritual Practice of Cooking with Prayer
January 11, 2021 Food & Health
With the changes in the way we live our lives today, more of us are cooking at home than ever before and discovering the connection…
Winter Drinks to Warm You
December 30, 2020 Seasonal
When the air is nippy, and we’re looking for ways to keep warm, a time-honored tradition is to curl up on a favorite chair and…
Staying Healthy During Cold & Flu Season
October 25, 2019 Seasonal
As we enter into autumn with its glorious colors and cooler temperatures, I begin to have visions of warm nourishing soups and medicinal herbal teas…
A Holiday Breakfast Bar
December 6, 2020 Seasonal
Enjoy the Morning with a Holiday Breakfast Bar When the holidays arrive, time is short and tasks are long, but we still need to serve…
Christmas, Santa, Cookies, and Nog
November 22, 2020 Seasonal
Dear Veggie Fest families and friends. In this blog we bring you two very special letters from Santa and Mrs. Claus. We were thrilled to…
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Keys to a Healthy Lifestyle
What are the keys to a Healthy Lifestyle? If we want to build a healthier body, mind, and spirit for ourselves and our family, we can make choices that contribute to that goal!
May 2, 2018

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Health Benefits of a Vegan Lifestyle
Every year more and more people are making the decision to go vegan! There are so many amazing ways that veganism can improve our lives: fantastic health benefits, less stress..
May 1, 2018
Behold! The Veggie Fest website. People are already talking about it!
September 4, 2018 News
Advice From a Vegan Cardiologist
December 12, 2018 Food & Health
The Spiritual Practice of Cooking with Prayer
January 11, 2021 Food & Health
Embracing Oil-free Cooking and Baking
July 13, 2020 Food & Health
Vegan on a Budget
April 16, 2020 Food & Health
One Pot Cooking with a Donabe
April 1, 2020 Food & Health
Garden Notes for Autumn and Winter
November 29, 2019 Food & Health
Plant Power Your Way to a Healthy Heart
February 18, 2020 Food & Health