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Our rescue puppy’s battle with parvo

Our rescue puppy’s battle with parvo

The past week has been one of the most tumultuous, to say the least. First, meet Feliks Kliment, a 2 to 3 months old Siberian Husky(?). In Russian, Feliks means lucky (or happy), and Kliment means gentle and merciful.  I met Feliks about two weeks 

Movie Time: Touching the Wild

Movie Time: Touching the Wild

Joe Hutto does it again! The same wildlife researcher who gave us a peak into the lives of wild turkeys, shares with us the experience he has gained by living with wild mule deer for seven years. He was allowed unprecedented access and insight into the 

The apparent conflicts of interest within the American Dietetic Association

The apparent conflicts of interest within the American Dietetic Association

Does anyone else think it’s a conflict of interest for the American Dietitian Association to accept millions from meat, processed junk, dairy, soda, and candy bar companies while they claim that they are devoted to “improving the nation’s health”? “Industry sources pay $20,000 per fact sheet 

Southwest Tofu Scramble

Southwest Tofu Scramble

Tofu is extremely versatile, and it can be added to almost anything you can think of, like smoothies, soups, salads, entrees, sides, and desserts. It can be fried, baked, broiled, stewed, grilled, or scrambled and can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even as 

Pico de Gallo: Fresh Tomato Salsa

Pico de Gallo: Fresh Tomato Salsa

Salsa is extremely versatile, and a must-have in your refrigerator at all times! It’s a boon when you want to throw together something in a jiffy. You can add it to soups, sandwiches, salads, burritos, tofu scramble, dip, marinade, and many more. Ingredients 3 large 

Kerala Chickenless Fry

Kerala Chickenless Fry

Here is another veganized version of a popular non-vegetarian dish from Kerala. You can use any of the chicken substitutes available at the store, soya chunks, tofu, temph or even a favorite vegetable. Ingredients 1 bag or around 400gm(14oz) Beyond Chicken grilled strips or Delight 

Carrot Pickles (Kaduku Carrot Achar)

Carrot Pickles (Kaduku Carrot Achar)

This pickle is inspired by the traditional mango pickle from Kerala. It’s not always easy for us to find unripe organic mangoes through out the year so we began experimenting with different fruits and vegetables, and clearly carrots were the winner. Ingredients 1 cup carrots, 

Kale Quesadilla

Kale Quesadilla

Here is something that’s easy, nutritious, and extremely kid-friendly! Ingredients 1 tortilla, uncooked or cooked 1 tbsp kale, finely chopped 1 – 2 tbsp of vegan shredded cheese 1/2 tsp garlic oil (optional) Directions I use uncooked tortillas, but cooked tortillas will also serve the 

Easy Kale and Coconut Stir Fry (Thoran)

Easy Kale and Coconut Stir Fry (Thoran)

Thoran is a daily staple at most homes in Kerala. It is a vegetable stir fry with grated coconut and delicately spiced with cumin, turmeric, mustard, chilies, and curry leaves. It is typically served with steamed rice. Ingredients 2 cups kale, finely chopped 4 tbsp 

Nadan Beefless Curry

Nadan Beefless Curry

This is our attempt at veganizing a popular thattukada dish (street food) from Kerala. Hope you enjoy it as much as Hari and I enjoyed putting it together! Ingredients: 1 bag Gardein Beefless Tips or soya chunks or tofu (8-9oz or 250gm) 6-7 Shallots/small red