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January 2014 • anunrefinedvegan

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Giveaway: 40 Days of Green Smoothies!

A little over a year ago, I wrote a review of Becky Striepe’s (Glue and Glitter) 40 Days of Green Smoothies. I’m pleased to once again share this simple, colorful, and delicious e-book with you all – …

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Beer with Breakfast: Mexican Chocolate Waffles

I’m not going to waste anyone’s time here today.  These are waffles.  They’ve got chocolate and beer in them – but no oil and no sugar – and they are good.  Now go and spend …

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Tempeh, Date, & Olive Marbella. Oil-free.

The first time I ate this dish – with chicken and prunes instead of tempeh and dates – I was blown away by the flavors from this seemingly strange combination of ingredients.  Prunes and olives?! …

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Coconut-Curry Sweet Potato Mousse on Zukes or Cukes

Yeah, so things went a little haywire yesterday as many of you probably noticed from the deluge of emails from An Unrefined Vegan… I’m sorry about that; explaining how it happened would take up a …

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New Look! Same Great Taste!

If all goes according to plan (gulp), within the next day or so you will see something different here. Long awaited and long overdue, An Unrefined Vegan is about to get a completely new look …

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Giveaway: High Protein, No Powder: Protein Bars & Smoothies Made with Real Food

Betrayal.  I had honestly believed the food industry was looking out for us – for me, my family and all the other families out there. I really thought they had the consumer’s best interest in …

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Happy National Hot Tea Month! Traditional Medicinals Herbal Tea Review & Giveaway

A cup of tea solves everything. The sound of the kettle coming to a boil.  Selecting a tea from my embarrassingly vast trove of flavors and blends.  Watching the curls of steam rise from the …

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Meyer Lemon, Lime, & Graham Cracker Parfait An Unrefined VeganMeyer Lemon, Lime, & Graham Cracker Parfait An Unrefined VeganMeyer Lemon, Lime, & Graham Cracker Parfait An Unrefined Vegan

Meyer Lemon, Lime, & “Graham Cracker” Parfaits. Gluten-free.

I had no idea what I was going to do with the two bags of Meyer lemons I picked up on a recent grocery run – but I couldn’t resist them.  Bright yellow and shiny, …

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Chocolate, Cherry, and Nut-Stuffed Braid

Sigh…I’m still basking in the glow of all of your thoughtful, insightful, and encouraging comments on last week’s post, You’re Only As Good As Your Last Post.  You reminded me of why I’m doing this …

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A Terminal Illness Primer for Caregivers: Engaging Hospice & Selecting A Funeral Home

My latest installment of A Terminal Illness Primer for Caregivers discusses hospice: what it is, how it functions, and what you can expect once hospice has been engaged to assist with the care of your …

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You’re Only As Good As Your Last Post & 9 More Thoughts on Blogging

Happy New Year!  What better way to kick off 2014 than with some unsolicited advice? I distinctly remember the small, Xeroxed sign stuck to the wall with a little piece of clear tape. It hung …

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