Sometimes a spoonful of Chai Spice makes the gross shake go down… the gross shake go down… gross shake go down! The problem with a Picky Eater is that you can not fool, coerce or guilt them into swallowing something they aren’t enjoying. The gag reflex is real. And we are not afraid to spit… Continue reading Sometimes a Spoonful of Chai Spice…
The Root of The Matter
Hi Picky Eaters…it’s been a while. But I am back. And I am coming in hot! I can not say enough about the importance of clean eating… at least for me! I recently had a bit of bad fortune with a horrible tooth abscess. It forced a change in my diet for a longer time… Continue reading The Root of The Matter
BEST Vegan Bologna… and you’d never know!
Do you think going plant based means missing out on your favorite subs? Sandwiches? Hoagies? Not true...promise! The plant based market is always growing! Pun intended! For real, though, it is a whole new world of eating if you're just now getting into plant based. When I first started "going plant based" there was no… Continue reading BEST Vegan Bologna… and you’d never know!
When in Doubt…Let Plants Help You Out!
I am very rarely ever "sick." Once in a blue moon I can catch a common cold but I detect it quick and go straight to herbal resources to fortify my immune system. I opt to not run for a pharmaceutical remedy, fearing side affects of chemicals. Actual chemicals...(not food or pills sourced from food)… Continue reading When in Doubt…Let Plants Help You Out!
Swap Meat Series- New Video!
https://youtu.be/zetT89U47IQ Hello everyone! Happy to say my #SWAPMEAT cooking tutorials have begun! Below is the short video on my brand new youtube channel! Please enjoy! This first installment I am substituting the real meat , such as, beef for the plant based alternative- Beyond Beef. While I am always an advocate of whole foods being… Continue reading Swap Meat Series- New Video!
Camera Lesson No. 1
Ok..so I am fine with sharing my words. But, despite the fact that I had been a professional stand up comedian for over a decade and performed in rooms of several hundreds of humans.... I have yet to put together a youtube channel or a podcast that I had been promising. That is...until now! I… Continue reading Camera Lesson No. 1
My Chocolate Never Expires!
I found an expiration date on the box when I was creating a post for this dark chocolate... I thought it could be a joke. https://videopress.com/v/EQfEm706?preloadContent=metadata
Swap MEAT…Menu Planning
Want to start introducing some plant based eating to your menu... but don't know where to start? Start right here...at The Picky Eater Club! Starting this SPRING... The Picky Eater Club's brand new #SWAP MEAT video series! In the video series I will share with you my favorite ready made "meat" alternatives, [most now conveniently… Continue reading Swap MEAT…Menu Planning
Seitan…Best Tasting Wheat Gluten I Have Ever Not Liked…
Ok. I am not a fan of wheat gluten for both taste and textural reasons but I gave it another try. And...I'm still not a fan. But, to be fair, this was the best tasting wheat gluten I have ever not liked. Here's the #gamechanger though, the once carnivorous boyfriend LOVED Franklin Farms Vegan Seitan… Continue reading Seitan…Best Tasting Wheat Gluten I Have Ever Not Liked…
CRUNCHY CAULIFLOWER BITES
6 EASY STEPS Check Out The Picky Eater Club's New Youtube Channel and Watch out for some GREAT NEW Videos! https://youtu.be/jt-i3Q_qFqU CRUNCHY CAULIFLOWER BITES RECIPE Chop one head of cauliflower into bite size pieces.Mix approximately 1/2 cup each of chickpea flour, cornmeal and panko bread crumbs into one bowl.Add salt, pepper and other spices to… Continue reading CRUNCHY CAULIFLOWER BITES
Easy, Breezy, Beautiful… Kale Chips
Google Kale and you’ll find out that Kale is King. At least, according to Healthline.com https://youtu.be/SJOmR1bxbkY Kale, a member of the cabbage family, is one of the most nutrient dense plants on earth. One single cup of raw kale provides Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C and Vitamin K. Then talk about the minerals…jeez,… Continue reading Easy, Breezy, Beautiful… Kale Chips
The BEST Homemade…Neat (Veggie)Burger
Tried a million veggie burgers... only to waste YET another $5 ??? Here's My Picky Eater Club Solution!!! I discovered the Neat meat alternative a few years ago and have been tinkering to combine the best ingredients that offer the mouthfeel of a real meat burger as well as a delicious taste! After many combinations… Continue reading The BEST Homemade…Neat (Veggie)Burger
Easy Fried Tofu
Super Simple and Even Tastier! This recipe goes with just about anything, but feel free to spice up the...spices! *Rinse Tofu*Drain excess liquid for about a half hour by wrapping in paper towel to soak up liquid (optional for crispier tofu)*2 Tbsp Olive oil*1 Tbsp Coconut Oil*1 Tsp Toasted Sesame Oil*1 Tbsp Garlic Powder*1 Tbsp… Continue reading Easy Fried Tofu
Yes… Cacao Butter in My Coffee!
It's Delicious! It's nutritious! And...it's a Superfood! https://navitasorganics.com/products/cacao-butter I can remember rubbing cocoa butter on my legs for stretch marks, in the late '80s. I loved smelling like chocolate. But that was the last I remembered hanging around with or hearing from cocoa butter. Then one day last year, I was walking past one of… Continue reading Yes… Cacao Butter in My Coffee!
Vitamin C…Helps with Wrinkles?
Oranges help with collagen production??? What?! In researching this possibility, one amazing article I found- [highlighted below] was so packed with vital and surprising Vitamin C information. Some benefits including how it may help with serious dis-eases of the body; cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, right on down to the common cold and wound… Continue reading Vitamin C…Helps with Wrinkles?
Tofu Scramble…Better Than Eggs!
https://youtu.be/xyKqEaz5I3c It is as easy as making scrambled eggs and tastes just as delicious. Promise. Plus, it doesn’t have the cholesterol concerns that come with the sunny side up. WARNING: Please, please, please only buy organic tofu. The ones that aren’t organic likely come from GMO soy and, well, I’m in a good mood and… Continue reading Tofu Scramble…Better Than Eggs!
BEST TOOTHPASTE EVER!
No more bad breath. No more bleeding gums. No more chemicals. https://lucky-teeth.com/collections/plastic-jars/products/lucky-teeth-organic-remineralizing-toothpaste http://www.luckyteeth.com Toothpaste. Sounds innocent enough. In fact, not much thought was given to it until I learned of all the chemicals that are in most of the national brands. Ingredients that would be considered harmful...nay, toxic, in large quantities. Soooo toxic, they are… Continue reading BEST TOOTHPASTE EVER!
Sunflower Textured Protein, Tasty?
The market industry of plant based meats has been going through the roof ...exploding with new options! And I couldn't be happier! https://www.sunflowerfamily.us/product/sunflower-hache/ I recently met with a new plant based meat product. At least, it's new to me. It is texturized sunflower protein. Sunflower Hache is a product from the Sunflower Family's line of… Continue reading Sunflower Textured Protein, Tasty?
Make your own Plant Based Protein Powder
Talk about clean label! I was tired of trying to find a vegan protein powder without sugar or worse a sugar alternative like monk fruit. Those alternatives serve their purpose but this picky eater doesn’t like the after taste of stevia, monk fruit and the like. Check out this video for an super easy vegan… Continue reading Make your own Plant Based Protein Powder
Where it all started…
I used to hate going over to friend’s houses when I was a kid. I had so many eating peculiarities, so many that my Mom said out of frustration one day, “This is what we’re eating. If you want something else, there’s the kitchen.” I didn’t mind. I preferred my cooking quite frankly, not that… Continue reading Where it all started…
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