All About Tofu
Tofu…often the first thing that comes to the mind of an omnivore when introduced to a vegetarian; as in, “So, do you eat that tofu stuff? What exactly is that stuff, anyway?” In this episode, we demystify those little white …
Oven Fried Okra
It’s healthier than okra fried in oil, and uses soy milk soured with lemon juice instead of buttermilk, but this oven fried okra is Southern deliciousness just the same! (Adapted from Oven-Fried Okra) [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:3]
Think You Know Tofu? Think Again!
OK, I’ll admit it, before we became vegetarians, these were pretty much our thoughts on tofu. Old thinking: It’s a white, spongy, tasteless block of…what IS it made of, anyway? There are only a few ways to prepare it, …
Getting Enough Protein as a Vegetarian or Vegan
“If you don’t eat animal products, how on earth are you getting enough protein in your diet?” This is one of the most commonly asked questions regarding living a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. Meat, eggs and dairy products provide …
Vacationing & Grilling, Vegetarian-Style (VZ 6)
In this episode, we discuss two favorite pastimes during the summer season: vacationing & grilling. We offer some great tips for grilling vegetables and fruit, such as marinating, grilling times, and other techniques. We also discuss ways to maintain …
Living Healthy with a Vitamix Blender
In the previous episode, we discussed the differences between juicing and blending and reviewed the juicer we use, the Omega VRT350. In this episode, we offer a review of our blender, the Vitamix 1365 CIA Professional Series. The Vitamix does …
What is Juicing?
What is juicing and what’s the difference between juicing and smoothies? Is one better than the other? This episode of the podcast is all about juicers and juicing. Vickie explains the differences between juicing and blending, and why they are …
Time is On My Side…Making Time for Exercise
One of the most often-used excuses for not living a healthy, active lifestyle is that “there’s not enough time”. In this episode, we offer lots of helpful, time-saving tips for healthy eating, fitting exercise into your daily routine, and being …
A Life of Spice – Tasty AND Good for You! (VZ 2)
In the first part of this episode, we discuss the many benefits of spices and herbs and the ways they can be used. Although we mention others, we focus specifically on four: ginger, cinnamon, rosemary, and lemon balm. We talk …
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Here We Go! The Vegetarian Zen Podcast Launch is Here! (VZ 01)
Our First Podcast! Wow! It’s finally here…the very first episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast… our launch! We’ve been working hard to pack each episode with amazing, informative and entertaining content for you, so here goes! In this first episode …
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A Most Motivational Day with Pat Flynn and Friends
Do you ever have one of those days on which everything just seems to fall sweetly into place? I mean, things are connecting, you’re being super-productive, you’re meeting new people and learning lots. Well, yesterday was one of those days …
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Simply Sweet Banana Oat Cookies Recipe
These cookies are “simply sweet” because they contain no added sugar. Their slight sweetness comes entirely from the bananas, raisins and almond milk. They are perfect for so many occasions: a light, healthy breakfast, a mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack, a …
Adventures in Green Cleaning!
Vickie told me last night that she never knows when she walks into the house (or even a room if she’s left me to my own devices for any period of time) what experiment or project she will find me …
Cheesy Broccoli Patties Recipe (Vegetarian with Vegan option)
When things get crazy during the week, it’s always great to have quick, easy, go-to recipes to pull from so that you don’t resort to fast-food or expensive restaurants. Broccoli patties is one of those recipes! for us! …
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“Eat ‘Em Upside-Down” Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe
In order to get the most from the fresh lemony flavor of these lemon sugar cookies, you really should “eat ’em upside-down”! Why? Because the sprinkle / light brushing of fresh lemon juice (your choice depending on the level of …
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Local Farmer’s Market Proves Size Doesn’t Matter
Most weekends we try to make time to get to one of the two major farmer’s markets in San Antonio. Each one is a bustling affair: musicians; coffee, crepe, taco and juice vendors; fresh meat and eggs; honey and beeswax …
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Vegetarian Restaurant Review – Green Vegetarian Cuisine
Living in Texas where beef is king, there aren’t many restaurants where we, as relatively new vegetarians, can go and have our pick of anything on the menu. We had that luxury for the first time when we visited Green …
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