Category Archives: Food

Curried Tomato Lentil Soup Gets Me Through A Stressful Week

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Coco

I had a stressful week at work last week, and my menu was repetitive–but nourishing. Here’s the recipe for the Curried Tomato Lentil soup that was the staple of my meal plan. 

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Be Careful Saving Money on Groceries

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Coco

Have you seen those ads about saving money on groceries by shopping at Walmart? Whenever grocery stores compare the total costs of a shopping trip at their store with a competitor’s store, I wonder if they use “real” grocery lists, … Continue reading →

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Recipe Roulette: Broccoli Soup And Three Bean Salad

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Coco

Jenn at Peas And Crayons has suggested a “green”  theme for What I Ate Wednesday posts this March, and I have two new recipes to share that fit the bill. As many of you know, I have given up meat … Continue reading →

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What I Ate Wednesday (The Am I Getting Enough Protein Edition)

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Coco

When people decide to stop eating meat, there often is a concern about getting enough protein from a vegetarian diet. While tofu and other soy-based meat alternatives can be good sources of protein, I am trying to follow a vegetarian … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Recipe: Mediterranean Pasta With Chickpeas

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Coco

My vegetarian lent has me back in the kitchen trying new recipes. Last weekend I did a bit of menu planning from one of my favorite cookbooks. I often use this  cookbook more for ideas than for recipes, but I … Continue reading →

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