I’ve pretty much always loved summer, but moving to the Midwest made me truly appreciate the summer months. During my short stint as a Sconnie*, I came to realize there are two modes of life in the Midwest: winter, and not winter. It might sound silly, but when winter weather lasts almost 6 months you …
Black Bean Burgers
Makes 8 burgers Ingredients: 2 cans of black beans, drained and rinsed 1 chia seed egg (1 tbs chia seeds + 2½ tbs water) 1 white onion, diced 1 cup panko bread crumbs (or any vegan bread cumbs 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp cayenne ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp …
The Day-After-Thanksgiving Sandwich
Thanksgiving has come and gone, but my tastes for the holiday is here to stay. I absolutely love the flavors associated with this time of year. Flavors like thyme, rosemary, sage and of course cranberries fill my tummy and warm my heart. This sandwich has all the best tastes of Thanksgiving, without all the Thanksgiving …
Easy Egg-Free French Toast
Easy Egg-Free French Toast French Toast reminds me of my dad. When he made breakfast when I was a kid (usually on Sunday) it was usually French Toast, and it was always so delicious. A touch of sweetness, a little spice, a hint of vanilla, and a lot of love. I enjoyed dowsing my helping in maple syrup …
Bomb Diggity Burrito Bowl
Sometimes you just need a quick and easy meal. Nothing too fussy, and certainly nothing that will leave your kitchen looking like a tornado hit it. I mean, am I right? Maybe you had a hectic weekday and just need something quick and flavorful to make your day a little easier. Or maybe you’re just …