January 2014 • anunrefinedvegan
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 – …
View FullBeer 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 …
View FullTempeh, 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?! …
View FullCoconut-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 …
View FullNew 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 …
View FullGiveaway: 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 …
View FullHappy 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 …
View FullMeyer 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, …
View FullChocolate, 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 …
View FullA 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 …
View FullYou’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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