Vegan For 30

Have you listened to Erik's recent podcast? He mentions how I basically bribed his sister to try eating completely vegan for a month. I have my tactics, no?!

Go have a listen, it's going to be fun to hear how this pans out. And really, I give Skimpola credit for giving this month trial a go, because even with a bribe some folks wouldn't give this a try. Go Skimpola! Vegan foods are yummy!!

I loved one of Erik's comments about milk. His sister mentioned she doesn't like dairy milk anymore and now drinks oat and almond milk. Erik says "I have some insight about why you don't like regular cow's milk anymore... the reason is that it sucks"!

I laughed out loud at my computer when he said that! Sucks, yes. And in more ways than one.

Also, Erik has just offered a line of the coolest vegan t-shirts. Check 'em out.

I still have manuscript work to do, will be back as soon as I can. Stay tuned, stay vegan. :)

Simple Holiday Party Foods

Today on Erik's Diner, I give some tips on how to keep foods simple, yet special, for parties and potlucks now that the holiday season is in full swing.

It's a busy, stressful time for most people. We have errands to run, social events to attend, and countless 'to-do's'. When it comes to getting a dish together for a potluck, or even when hosting your own party, my advice is to keep it simple, but special.

With that, I give you some ideas for easy and festive party foods on Erik's Diner. That's one less thing for you to stress about, because relly, food should be a source of enjoyment this time of year (and not a source of stress)!

After listening to the podcast, go to my Cooking With Dreena blog for some reminders of these ideas. Go on, fuss-free holiday foods* are just two clicks away! Go on, go listen... then go food shopping (yay!!).

*includes a NEW recipe (that someone else has been encouraging you to make) and a prep tip for pomegranates.

Happy cooking, and Happy Holidays guys! :)