Month: July 2012

sun dried tomato pasta salad

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I can’t get enough of sun dried tomatoes lately.  That is, when I find time to go beyond a pb&j or a veggie burger!  I tend to forgo dinner in order to spend time with the little bambino. I had forgotten about them for ages until, for some reason, I grabbed a jar at the grocery store because they looked all red and yummy (and what isn’t delish after it has been soaking in oil of course).  Now I have a few great sun dried tomato recipes to share this week. First up, sun dried tomato pasta salad.  We always make the same old boring and non-vegan pasta salad with mayo and onions and celery.  I set out to create a yummy pasta salad without mayo, that also felt satisfying (and still had crunchy celery of course). Luckily, I was able to use what I always seem to have on hand (especially balsamic vinegar).  The key ingredients are pasta, sun dried tomatoes, and Good Seasons Italian Dressing packets.  The rotini pasta is kindof key because …

Cancer and Nutrition: Whole Foods, Not Empty Calories

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WOW is it hard to find time to blog since I’ve gone back to work, but I will find a groove.  Though my posts may be more sporadic, they’ll still come!  There are animals to take care of, veggies growing like crazy in my garden, many a good recipe to share, and of course, many pictures to share of my little man. As you know, cancer has been a major part of life since my mother and dear friend was diagnosed last year.  She is a firm believer in positive thinking, eating healthy food, and holistic medicine.  She and my father just went vegan!  She has a passion for nutrition (she should have been a nutritionist) and always wants to share tips with others.  I was so pleasantly surprised when I recently received a note from Jillian McKee, Complementary Medicine Advocate at the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance and writer for the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance blog, wanting to share a guest post with 1 Veggie at a Time readers.   She and my mother have similar ways …