It’s really easy to picture dairy cows as the “Happy Cows” that live in California, basking in the sun, grazing on lush green grass, looking forward to the farmer’s visit to release the pressure on their swollen udders.  Growing up in upstate NY, I would drive past dairy farms where cows would be outside often. […]

Call it whatever you want, the foods we’ll be talking about on this blog are wholesome, they come from the earth, not a factory, they’re packed with life giving nutrients, and you won’t find anything on my plate that has a mother or a face. The absence of animals and animal products (like eggs, milk, […]

The “Ah-Hah” Moment There are a lot of factors that go into anyone’s decisions regarding their everyday diet.    Things you think about – like whether you’re trying to trim down for swimsuit season, or whether you really need another helping of french fries.  And things you don’t think about – like where this food […]

Making choices about what goes into your body is not a new concept, not for any of us.  It’s just that we’re not always aware that we’re making choices.  The intricate system of beliefs and values that guides our choices is almost always invisible.  It’s a bit like living life through rose colored lenses.  You […]