January 2010

Chipotle’s New Vegan Meat

by jenny sansouci January 31, 2010
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Chipotle is at the forefront of the healthy fast food movement. You all know how I feel about the place, after reading this post.  A quick recap of why they are so great:  according to founder Steve Ellis, Chipotle uses “unprocessed, seasonal, family-farmed, sustainable, nutritious, naturally raised, added hormone free, organic, and artisanal” products.  And [...]

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Baked Mexican Wontons

by jenny sansouci January 25, 2010
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I made up this Baked Mexican Wontons recipe yesterday – I wasn’t sure what to expect, but turns out it is delicious (and definitely boyfriend-approved). I first got the idea of cooking with wonton wrappers from Heidi over at 101 Cookbooks, and they are surprisingly easy to use (no deep fryer necessary!) Although the process [...]

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Butternut Squash & Crispy Sage

by jenny sansouci January 24, 2010
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This recipe was inspired by the vegan butternut squash risotto I had at Gobo. After experiencing this amazing dish, I knew I had to recreate one of my own. I decided to use quinoa as the base instead of making risotto because quinoa is the healthier (and my favorite) grain. Quinoa is also a complete [...]

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Your Perfect Diet

by jenny sansouci January 18, 2010
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Every day we’re bombarded with new diet fads and nutritional advice. Everyone has a different opinion on what we should and shouldn’t eat. Some opinions are biased. Some opinions are funded by the food or pharmaceutical industries. Some people are genuinely trying to help you. Trying to figure out what to eat can be a [...]

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Sober Beans

by jenny sansouci January 10, 2010
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The other day, I tried an amazingly delicious Mexican dish called “Drunk Beans” (also known as “Borracho Beans“). The dish is named this way because one of the main ingredients is beer.  Drunk Beans are also often made with chicken broth, bacon, and topped with sour cream or cheese. I thought – there must be [...]

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Cocoa V NYC – Vegan Chocolate

by jenny sansouci January 9, 2010
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*picture above from Cocoa V site Last night I had the pleasure of trying out NYC’s newest chocolate cafe, Cocoa V (opened by the owners of vegan restaurant Blossom). As if being a chocolate cafe isn’t enough, this place is 100% vegan, organic and fair trade! I was in sweet, sweet heaven. As many of [...]

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The New Happy Hour

by jenny sansouci January 4, 2010
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A couple of years ago, my idea of happiness usually involved beer, boys, cigarettes, drugs, and greasy bar food.  Looking forward to happy hour got me through some tough days at work, unstable relationships, and whatever life “stuff” I was going through. Ironically, though, those happy hours stayed true to the name -  the actual [...]

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Yerba Mate – A Healthy Coffee Alternative

by jenny sansouci January 3, 2010
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Yerba Mate (pronounced “yerba mah-tay”) is a term I’ve heard thrown around a few times as a healthier alternative to coffee, but I never got around to trying it until today. This afternoon I went to brunch at the Roebling Tea Room and spotted Yerba Mate on their menu. I decided to give it a [...]

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