eat, drink & be vegan

It's been almost a year since I posted here!  Why? Well, I definitely wasn't taking a blogging vacation.  No, I've been blogging at Plant-Powered Kitchen . I'm there - but you aren't!  I r...

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Hi guys!  I am thrilled to announce my new online home, PLANT-POWERED KITCHEN !  (www.plantpoweredkitchen.com) Please link through to my FIRST BLOG POST FROM MY NEW SITE . And, change you...

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Have you planned your Easter menu yet?  If not, don't fret.  You see, this mama JUST realized Easter was approaching this weekend. Yep, I learned when our middle daughter said earlier this w...

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UPDATE: ERRATA NOW PUBLISHED . Hello my friends, thank you for hanging in with me for news on the revised printing of Let Them Eat Vegan . At last, I can tell you that the official release d...

http://vivelevegan.blogspot.com/2012/04/update-let-them-eat-vegan-release-date.html

Last summer I shared a recipe with you for "DJ's Hummus Salad Dressing" .  The recipe made its way into Let Them Eat Vegan , and today I decided to remind to make this scrumptious salad dressing...

http://vivelevegan.blogspot.com/2012/03/making-of-djs-hummus-salad-dressing.html

Yesterday was pretty special for me.  I met and talked with Dr. Barnard for the first time!  Let's set the scene, shall we?... I knew he was coming to town to do a couple of talks, one at Wh...

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I haven't posted for a while, because I thought I'd be ready to launch my new website.  With Let Them Eat Vegan in reprint (details soon), I've decided to continue developing the new site. For...

http://vivelevegan.blogspot.com/2012/03/news-pcrms-21-day-kickstart.html

I think I am getting sentimental as I say goodbye to my little blog.  I'll be switching over to my new domain soon (details coming).  As I wind down this chapter, I am feeling reflective - and ...

http://vivelevegan.blogspot.com/2012/03/ever-have-friend.html

I've been thinking about this post for a long time.  Probably as long as I've been blogging (which is a long time now).  After being part of the "Circle of Moms" contest last month, it really h...

http://vivelevegan.blogspot.com/2012/03/why-i-dont-blog-my-children.html

Baked Better is a young Brooklyn-based company that makes bread mixes.  Not like the ones you've seen collecting dust in the grocery store.  These bread mixes are special, because they ar...

http://vivelevegan.blogspot.com/2012/02/baked-better-bread-mixes-win.html

I have been logging a lot of computer hours lately.  For good reason, as I'm working on my new website as well as some marketing details for the release of Let Them Eat Vegan .  (reminder, if ...

http://vivelevegan.blogspot.com/2012/02/dreena-momputer.html

UPDATE: CONTEST NOW CLOSED, THANK YOU. I've said it before.  I'll say it again.  The folks at AMY'S  are great - in fact they're Amy-zing! When they heard about my giveaway fun leading up...

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After a day indulging in chocolate and other Valentine's treats, perhaps you're looking for a dinner that is bright, lively, energizing, and 'clean'. These SESAME LIME SOBA NOODLES are just w...

http://vivelevegan.blogspot.com/2012/02/recipe-sesame-lime-soba-noodles-with.html

Before I talk Valentines, this is the last time I ask for your votes in the Circle of Moms contest .  THANK HEAVENS says you - and me! Too bad this vegan mama of three didn't pull up, but I woul...

http://vivelevegan.blogspot.com/2012/02/i-you-valentines-snack-plate.html

This is a soup I have loved for a long time, since I first created it for Vive le Vegan!  3-BEAN CURRY TOMATO SOUP. Why the love?  Well, it's full o' beans.  Just like me.  :)  With all t...

http://vivelevegan.blogspot.com/2012/02/recipe-post-3-bean-curry-tomato-soup.html

veganmomma , comment "Their bread is THE best!" E-mail me at dreenaburton@gmail.com to get your coupons, congrats! Vegveeta Dip, photo by Hannah Kaminsky A little birdy told me that som...

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Hello my friends!  Once upon a time we did a giveaway  with Silver Hills Bakery . We reconnected recently when they asked to use my "FANTASTIC FRENCH TOAST" recipe in an article reprint. �...

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You just KNEW I would post something chocolatey for Valentine's, didn't you?!  :D I ran a poll on my fb page for what NEW recipe from LTEV to post.  It was a bit of a tight race, but this T...

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Have you heard of the EVERYDAY GOURMET VEGAN BAKERY ?  Time to get sweet on them, folks!  I received an e-mail from the owner, Charlene, last week.  When I mentioned I was doing a series of g...

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Almost four years in the making... I love this cover.  It is sharp and bright and feels fresh, vibrant, and alive!  Just the message I want to communicate with this book. And, the theme...

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Hey all!  The chocolate winners are now posted on my fb page .  If you were one of the luckies, please e-mail me, dreenaburton@gmail.com. AND, we have finalized THE NEW COVER for LET THEM EA...

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In time for Valentine's Day, Fair Trade USA has posted a Valentine's Day gift guide .  Not all of the items in their guide are vegan, but there are a few, and some different options (like the "H...

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GIVEAWAY TIME! Dynise Balcavage has arranged a giveaway of her cookbook Celebrate Vegan for my readers!  To enter, link through to "like" facebook page , AND COMMENT ON MY FB CELEBRATE VEG...

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Celebrate Vegan is the second cookbook by Dynise Balcavage .  Many of you know and love Dynise, from her Urban Vegan blog and first book, The Urban Vegan. CELEBRATE VEGAN steps into ju...

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I'm doing some vegan housekeeping.  Or rather, some planning and restructuring for the launch of Let Them Eat Vegan .  It will be on shelves in just over a month, but you can preorder now ! ...

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