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August 2013 • anunrefinedvegan

Black Bean and Corn Chips An Unrefined VeganBlack Bean and Corn Chips An Unrefined VeganBlack Bean and Corn Chips An Unrefined Vegan

Corn & Black Bean Chips. Oil- and Gluten-free. Almost Raw.

My roving tastebuds are on a continual quest for yummy, healthy chips – and I think this is my most successful recipe yet.  The inspiration comes from a bag of Garden of Eatin’ Black Bean …

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Black Bean Burger An Unrefined VeganBlack Bean Burger An Unrefined VeganBlack Bean Burger An Unrefined Vegan

Thoughts on Vegetarianism & Oil-free Black Bean, Corn, & Walnut Burgers.

I was a vegetarian for a few years before going full-on vegan. I ate great quantities of eggs and cheese – even though neither one of those things consists of vegetables. So how did that …

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Cocoa-Coconut-Mint Smoothie An Unrefined VeganCocoa-Coconut-Mint Smoothie An Unrefined VeganCocoa-Coconut-Mint Smoothie An Unrefined Vegan

Mint Gone Wild: Cocoa-Coconut-Mint Smoothie

The tiny mint plant was so cute, so cheerfully green and enchanting-smelling that I had to get it.  It was barely 3″ high and had such delicate and tender little leaves!  But a shadow hung …

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Romancing the Mower An Unrefined VeganRomancing the Mower An Unrefined VeganRomancing the Mower An Unrefined Vegan

Romancing the Mower

It starts around 7:30 pm not long after the dinner dishes have been washed; when the west-facing bricks still radiate from the heat of the day, but after the sun has melted into the tree-line …

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Chocolate-Mint Mousse & Berry Mousse Parfaits An Unrefined VeganChocolate-Mint Mousse & Berry Mousse Parfaits An Unrefined VeganChocolate-Mint Mousse & Berry Mousse Parfaits An Unrefined Vegan

Chocolate-Mint Mousse & Berry Mousse Parfaits: Recipe on One Green Planet

This dessert and I had a few go-rounds – mostly involving tofu and lots of strawberries.  All of the versions tasted good, but I just wasn’t satisfied, so I decided to go back to the …

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How To Make Kombucha An Unrefined VeganHow To Make Kombucha An Unrefined VeganHow To Make Kombucha An Unrefined Vegan

Which Came First: The SCOBY or the Kombucha?

It was a hot summer day thousands of years ago when an exhausted Chinese housewife sat down for a moment to catch her breath and enjoy a cup of hot tea after sending her children …

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Oil-free Banana Fig Cakes An Unrefined VeganOil-free Banana Fig Cakes An Unrefined VeganOil-free Banana Fig Cakes An Unrefined Vegan

Oil-free Banana Fig Cakes with Date-Coconut Drizzle

Last week I spotted a gigantic purple fig hiding amongst the leaves in one of our potted plants.  Kel and I watched its progress carefully; we didn’t want to let this one go to the …

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Banana Split Cake An Unrefined VeganBanana Split Cake An Unrefined VeganBanana Split Cake An Unrefined Vegan

Chocolate Cake Banana Splits, Oil- & Gluten-free; A Xylitol Review & Mini-Giveaway

Xylitol Canada was kind enough to send me some freebies (with absolutely no expectation of a review, let alone a positive review), including a bag of their Xyla crystals.  I baked a chocolate cake (recipe …

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Mexican-Spiced Roasted Veggie Sandwich An Unrefined VeganMexican-Spiced Roasted Veggie Sandwich An Unrefined VeganMexican-Spiced Roasted Veggie Sandwich An Unrefined Vegan

Mexican-Spiced Roasted Vegetable Sandwich with Green Chile-Chipotle-Cilantro Dressing

For the sloppiest sandwich ever, look no further.  Tons of spicy roasted veggies and a quick guac topped with my Sweet & Tangy Green Chile-Chipotle-Cilantro Dressing.  Go at it with a fork and knife or bare …

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