Photo A Day Challenge- Day 15: In your bag

This is all of what is in my bag: The book I am currently reading, wallet, keys, beats headphones, charger, 2 packs of cigarettes, lip balms, mirror, USB,gum, eyeglasses, sunglasses, water bottle, aspirin, anxiety medicine, and loose change. 

Holiday Recipes: Paleo Diet

The Paleolithic Diet, also nicknamed the "paleo diet" or "caveman diet," is the newest diet trend to emerge. 
WebMD describes the Paleo Diet as a diet "based on the foods that could be hunted, fished, and gathered during the Paleolithic era -- meat, fish, shellfish, eggs, tree nuts, vegetables, roots, fruits, and berries."
Click the link below for more information:
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/diet-review-the-caveman-paleo-diet

If the thought of eating like a caveman intrigues you, try these recipes at your next holiday get together!

Appetizer:

Kale with Cranberries

http://www.elanaspantry.com/kale-with-cranberries/


Main Course:

Balsamic Roasted Turkey with Apple Stuffing 

http://www.elanaspantry.com/balsamic-roasted-turkey-with-apple-stuffing/

Side Dish:

Mashed Cauliflower with Herb Gravy

Mashed Cauliflower recipe: http://www.elanaspantry.com/mashed-cauliflower/
Herb Gravy recipe: http://www.elanaspantry.com/herb-gravy/ 

Dessert:

Granny Smith Apple Crisp

http://www.elanaspantry.com/granny-smith-apple-crisp/

*All recipes and photos courtesy of: elanaspantry.com*

These recipes are sure to please anyone following a Paleo Diet. Be sure to check out elanaspantry.com for great year round recipes as well!
Enjoy and Happy Holiday!
-Ashley Crooke
Twitter: @AshCrooke

Holiday Recipes for Vegans.

With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, families may be in panic mode about what to fix for their holiday meal. More stress can be added if someone in the family has special dietary wishes/needs. 
The next few posts will be to help anyone finding themselves stuck not knowing what to make for their loved ones who have restricted diets. 
First, I will start with an all vegan menu.
Vegans are people who do not consume any meat or animal bi products(dairy, eggs, honey, etc). 
It is completely possible to make a vegan meal without compensating on flavor.

Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Appetizer- 




Crostini with Thyme Roasted Tomatoes
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/crostini-with-thyme-roasted-tomatoes-recipe/index.html
Recipe and photo courtesy of: foodnetwork.com
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Main course-

"Pot Roast" of Seitan, Aunt Gloria Style Served with Mushroom-Miso-Mustard Gravy

Seitan recipe: http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/holidays/thanksgiving/vegetarian/recipes/food/views/-Pot-Roast-of-Seitan-Aunt-Gloria-Style-231052
Gravy recipe:
http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/holidays/thanksgiving/vegetarian/recipes/food/views/Mushroom-Miso-Mustard-Gravy-231051
*NOTE: This gravy can be made vegan if you substitute butter for a non-dairy spread. Try Earth Balance!*

Recipes and photo courtesy of: epicurious.com

Side Dish-

Zucchini and Potato Bake

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/zucchini-and-potato-bake/detail.aspx
Recipe and photo courtesy of: allrecipes.com

Dessert-










Pumpkin Pecan "Cheesecake"
http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/vegetarian-recipes/pumpkin-pecan-cheesecake.php

Recipe and photo courtesy of: savvyvegetarian.com 

Hopefully these recipes have helped you get an idea of what Vegans eat around the holidays and possibly inspired you to try them as well. 

Good luck and Happy Holidays!

-Ashley Crooke

Twitter: @AshCrooke

Photo A Day Challenge- Day 14: Man-made

The fountain at school

Computer

Elevator

Hinge

Toilet

Photo A Day Challenge- Day 13: Where you slept

My bed is the most comfortable bed ever.

Photo A Day Challenge- Day 12: Drink

My wine glass I got for my 21st birthday with some Moscato

Photo A Day Challenge- Day 11: Night

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Photo A Day Challenge- Day 10: can't (won't) live without

xdanixwiebex: Can't live without them. Family over everything.