holistic health & wellness with a dash of sass
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Friday, June 6, 2014
Cooking With The Healthy Hoff: Quick, Easy Meals, Fueled by Plant-Based, Oil-free Whole Foods!
Cooking With The Healthy Hoff: Quick, Easy Meals, Fueled by Plant-Based, Oil-free Whole Foods!
This fun, easy & sassy, cookbook features 21 of my favorite plant-strong recipes!
From breakfast to dessert, I've got something awesome for all your meals. I'll show you how to make old school oatmeal super quick & tasty. Put a new spin on the traditional salad, with my 5 Day Salad. Blow you away with my OMG! Broccoli Cheddar Soup. I didn't forget that vegans love Mac & Cheese too! And I don't even know which is better; the Pretzel Bark or I Can't Believe It's Not Dairy Chocolate Shake!" All this and many more will have your friends & family taking back what they said about vegan food being tasteless & boring!
Even Morticia makes a guest appearance in the book!
Available now on Amazon!
Keep it Healthy!
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Hoff's Strawberry Freeze
Serves: 2
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 3 cups frozen Strawberries
- 15 pitted Dates
Directions:
- Place all ingredients into a high speed blender or Vitamix
- Blend on high for about 30-60 seconds
- Serve immediately
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
IT'S COMING - ALMOST HERE!!!!!!
2nd Annual
Cleveland VegFest!
Presented by
The Cleveland Vegan Society
Featuring many top national speakers and authors in their fields on issues of health, environmental sustainability, social justice, and animal welfare, the Cleveland VegFest will be an opportunity to explore how choosing a whole, plant-based, vegan meal, directly impacts conditions in each of these critical areas.
EXPLORE!
- WHAT is vegan
- WHY does vegan matter
- HOW to make vegan work
- WHAT effects the Standard American Diet has on our bodies
- WHY westerners are dying of heart disease and cancer
- WHO has convinced us that we need animal products to be healthy
- HOW a vegan diet can greatly improve your health and turn around disease
TASTE!
- How delicious vegan food can be...
- Experience the flavorful, wholesome, and indulgent flavors which encompass vegan cuisine, as presented by some of the best culinary experts in our area... Cleveland's favorite chefs, restaurants, and confectioneries will be featuring their best-selling vegan menu items in our vegan food court.
- Plus, national vendors will be showcasing a wide range of vegan products and resources.
MEET!
Local vegan groups who provide guidance, support, and opportunities to continue learning and share experiences.
Feature Presentations:
When: Saturday, June 7, 2014
Where: Cleveland State University's Student Center: 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115
Time: 9:30 am - 8:30 pm
Cost: Free!
More info!
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Finicky Fantastical Fresh Figs
I have recently taken a liking to fresh figs. They are delightful, yet temperamentally little suckers. Fresh figs are sweet, a little crunchy due to the seeds and a tad chewy. It's really an experience that needs to be undertaken first hand.Here are some guidelines to consider when dealing with fresh figs:
- Figs will not ripen once picked, stay away from hard figs
- Consume store bought figs within 3 days
- Fig season runs from June to mid-October
- You can eat the skin (I choose not to)
- Select figs that are clean, dry, smooth & have unbroken skin
- Figs should be soft & yielding, but not mushy
- Stems should be firmly attached
- If you smell sourness, walk away - the fig has turned
- Store in the fridge
- Figs (whole or sliced) can be frozen for up to 12 months
- Dried figs don't even compare to fresh
Figs are a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin B6 and manganese.
I find 4-5 quartered fresh figs, paired with 4-5 Brazil nuts is a delightful afternoon treat! Try figs in oatmeal, soy yogurt, a salad or a rice/couscous dish.
Keep it Healthy!
Sources: http://homecooking.about.com/od/foodstorage/a/figstorage.htm
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=24
Monday, June 2, 2014
Event: Farm Sanctuary's New York Country Hoe Down
Escape to Farm Sanctuary’s New York Shelter for a weekend filled with animals, speakers, food, and fun at the New York Country Hoe Down!
Held August 2 and 3, the Hoe Down is an animal lover’s dream come true. Spend time hanging out in the pastures with the cows, pigs, chickens, and other rescued animals who call Farm Sanctuary home, with our expert staff on hand to share stories and answer questions. Connect with people interested in discussing how we can create a more compassionate world. Learn from inspiring expert speakers covering topics from animal advocacy to healthy vegan living.
More info
When: Saturday & Sunday August 2-3, 2014
Where: Farm Sanctuary Watkins Glen: 3150 Aikens Rd, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Cost: $175 per adult and $100 per child (ages 3–12)
The registration deadline for the New York Country Hoe Down is Friday, July 25.
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Hoff's Lasagna II
Hoff's Lasagna IIYields: About 8 large servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free
Ingredients:
- 1 box GF Lasagna Noodles
- 1 jar Spaghetti Sauce (Prego Light)
- 1 15 oz. can of Tomato Sauce
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach
- 1 block Firm Tofu (drained & pressed to remove water)
- 1 can Black Beans (rinsed & drained)
- 1/3 cup Nutritional Yeast
- Juice from 1/2 Lemon
- 2 tbsp. minced Garlic
- 2 tbsp. Italian Herbs
- 1 tbsp. dried Basil
- 1 tbsp. Miso
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Boil 8 cups of water, place Noodles in shallow dish & cover w/water for at least 15 minutes
- Blend Tofu, Black Beans, Nutritional Yeast, Lemon Juice, Garlic, Italian Herbs, Basil & Miso until creamy
- In a 9x13 baking dish, create the following layers
- First Layer: coat bottom of dish with Spaghetti Sauce, 1 layer of Noodles & Tofu mixture
- Second Layer: 1 layer of Noodles, Spaghetti Sauce & Spinach
- Third Layer: 1 layer of Noodles, Spaghetti Sauce, another layer of Noodles, top with can of Tomato Sauce
- Cover & bake for 1 hour
Hoff Thoughts: I like to use Prego Light Smart Spaghetti Sauce because there is no oil in it - saves you unnecessary fat and calories. If you are using No-boil noodles, be generous with the sauce as the noodles will absorb more liquid. GF Noodles will not be completely soft after soaking, but will cook through during baking.
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