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Tasty Vegan Spanakopita

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Pumpkin

Little Miss Vegan is back! Sorry for all those that have been missed my posts. I was inspired to make this tasty little dish by my lovely Greek summer house in Park Slope. It’s been a wonderful summer living here, … Continue reading →

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Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Pumpkin

I was leafing through the VegNews issue at B&N a few days ago and came upon a vegan broccolli cheddar soup recipe. It took me back to my road trip to Canada, reminding me of stopping at every Horton’s to … Continue reading →

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NYC Veg Food Fest – an Outsider’s Perspective

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Pumpkin

Like many veganites in NY, I’ve been looking forward to the NYC Veg Food Fest for months and months, we were all so excited for our very first Veggie Food Fest. Anytime there’s a cool event coming up, I add … Continue reading →

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Coconut Raisin Rice

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Pumpkin

My little brother is visiting from college this weekend, MEGA YAY! He  recently became a vegetarian and loves rice, so I prepared this super quick recipe for his arrival. Vegan Coconut Raisin Rice Recipe: 1 cup of premium grade nishiki … Continue reading →

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My Mama’s Vegan Borscht Recipe

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Pumpkin

To say that my mama’s borscht is the best would be an understatement. Nothing like visiting home and getting a fresh bowl of soup prepared just for you. For years she’s been describing her easy-to-make borscht recipe, and of course … Continue reading →

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Sacred Chow is TAPAlicious

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Pumpkin

When I was in Barcelona last May, I was so tempted by the little tapa places on every block, but alas all serving non-vegan fare. Sacred chow is the answer to all your tapa cravings.  Unlike the Barcelona tapa version, … Continue reading →

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PUKKing Great

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Pumpkin

Their website may be flashy (literally) but Pukk is a really casual, inexpensive place to have a quiet lunch or dinner. The price is right at $6 for lunch special and $5 for lychee mimosa.  The food is tasty, the … Continue reading →

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Everybody’s Cafe in Stroudsburg PA

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Pumpkin

If you happen to be close to the new casino, Mount Airy Resort in PA, drop by to Stroudsburg’s Everybody’s Cafe (15 mins away) for really great vegan food. You’ll be dining in a beautifully decorated victorian antique store with … Continue reading →

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Black Eyed Pea Soup

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Pumpkin

It’s the end of March and it still feels like winter in NY.  I was inside all day playing a losing battle of work email tetris and took a long walk before the sunset finding myself at Natural Commodities in … Continue reading →

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Getting Artsy with Oatmeal

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Pumpkin

When I was a kid, they had those fun oatmeal packs that came with squeezable fruit packs (sugar and coloring) that you can squeeze over the sugarized oatmeal so it makes it more fun to eat. This a grown up … Continue reading →

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