One of the hardest parts of being a new vegan (or even an old seasoned vegan) is trying to keep up with all the new products out there. I must have spent over $50 looking for the "right" vegan cheese my first year being a vegan and I have over 50 vegan/vegetarian cookbooks in my arsenal but not all the recipes are the greatest. I’m the first born so I’m used to being a Guinea Pig and now I’m your Vegan Guinea Pig. So here are my recommendations and critiques. Let me know what you think!

Monday, January 7, 2013

NEW YEAR - NEW GIVEAWAY!

Happy New Year! Recently my mother declared that she was going on a "journey." Not a literal journey to an island of white sand and pina coladas but a journey to health, wellness and self-love. At first I laughed her off but then I sat down, and really absorbed what she was saying and the changes she's making in her life.  The more I thought about it the more I realized she is really on to something. And so, 2013 is the year of the Journey. It's hard to argue with health, wellness and self-love. We all need a little bit more of these three things in our lives. I can't help you with the self-love part (except to tell you that you are phenomenal!) But I can help you kick off your New Year's Journey with a gift of health. Whether you resolve to go vegan in 2013, commit to a Meatless Monday or just want to eat better and feel better there's no better place to start than with a collection of go-to, tried and true recipes that remind you of home and happiness. To that end I'm starting off the New Year by giving away a signed copy of Quick and Easy Low-Cal Vegan Comfort Food. Every recipe in the book is under 350 calories with generous portions and real food ingredients - no fake sugar or anything chemically. Just real food that's really healthy and will help you get on the road to a new you and your own journey. To enter to win a free signed copy of Quick and Easy Low-Cal Vegan Comfort Food just enter your information in the box below. One lucky winner will be announced Wednesday, January 16th!

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33 comments:

  1. I'm looking forward to a great 2013 trying out new foods and new recipes. Might need another 'frig though as this one's full.

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  2. Happy New Year! And I'm so happy for your mom, too....I agree it sounds like she's onto something.

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  3. I'm trying to exercise at least 3 times a week! And I'm using Lose It! on my phone to track calories. :)

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  4. Hi!! This year I'm hoping to plan a relaxing wedding and find a new job that makes me happier!

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  5. I would Love to win this book as I lost all my recipe books in the storm.

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  6. My goals for 2013 are to be more mindful of the every day, to respect my body and my mind, and to enjoy myself.

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  7. My resolution is to keep a gratitude jar to remind me of all the goodness in my life! Thanks for the giveaway :)

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  8. My goal this year is to lead a healthier lifestyle and learn to make more vegetarian meals for my husband and I. We're off to a great start and learning how to use new ingredients. I would love this cookbook!

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  9. My Mom lives with my family and I and she grew up in the depression era. She does all the cooking in our house (lucky us!) but it's always what she grew up with; meat and a plate full of starch (corn and peas are veg to her and so different from potatoes *frown*). This book will help her create the comfort foods she and we all love but in a healthy way for all of us!

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  10. Would love a signed copy I am a huge fan, have checked out your books at the library and I love them! Can't afford to splurge right now and own them yet! But your recipes have bridged the carnivore gap for my hubby and for this I will always be grateful! Happy New Year!

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  11. My goals for 2013 are to get my husband %100 vegan! Kill him with vegan kindness! Really hard to have a non vegan in the house and my girls are really torn about eating animals! They literally get mad at him when he orders meat when we go out! ;) They are awesome!!!

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  12. My goal for 2013 is to seriously commit to eating healthy, exercising and drinking more water. I would love a copy of your book I decided to become a vegan but didn't really commit. I am not letting go of changing my lifestyle though.

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  13. My 2013 goals are to try more new recipes and eat more leafy greens.

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  14. To try new things. IN THE KITCHEN!

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  15. My goal for 2013 is to not only fix healthier meals but to cut down on buying junk food! My family can't eat it if I don't buy it.

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  16. I need to work more exercise into my routine (and I'll echo scarriemom on not buying junk food!).

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  17. This is the year that I incorporate art back into my life!

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  18. Thanks for the giveaway! The cover of this cookbook is making my mouth water! I'm not a big resolution-maker, but I do have some goals for 2013: spend more time with friends and loved ones and less time online; incorporate more raw foods in my diet and -- declutter my life!

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  19. One of my new year's resolutions is to travel!

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  20. My resolution is to be more involved in the animal charities I support. Thanks!

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  21. my family and i want more inspiration to keep on the path (seems like an uphill climb sometimes) to better health...

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  22. my family and i want more inspiration to help us on the path (feels uphill sometimes) to better health and vitality...

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  23. my family and i are craving some inspiration to stay on our path (seems uphill sometimes) to better health and vitality...

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  24. No resolutions! Instead, I was given a power word: Freedom. I am using this word to remind me of what I am working toward.

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  25. I'm trying to have a green smoothie every morning this year.

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  26. I am going to volunteer more this year!

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  27. I'm hoping to incorporate more leafy greens into my diet. I eat lots of fruits and veggies, but not many leafy greens.

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  28. My goal for the year is to live with intention!

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  29. My resolutions this year include more volunteering, less sugar, less caffeine, and more patience!

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  30. My resolutions for this year include getting back on the vegan train (we completely fell off and rolled down the hill over the holidays), finish the sewing projects I have going before starting new ones, organizing myself and household with some bloggy help, and enjoying more craft time with my daughter.

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  31. Would love to cook more low cal vegan meals for the new year. Thanks for the chance to win your new cookbook. REE

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  32. My New Year's resolution was not to have any resolutions, but to make improvements to my life as required :-)

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