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“I am Gratitude” Veggie Summer Rolls

These are one of the greatest imaginable crowd pleasers at parties and events, making a show-stopping presentation, and of course, they are ultra delicious and healthy too. Once you make them once, you will have the groove and it gets easier. The key is prepping all you need so it is all within reach when… Continue Reading

Golden Vegan Cornbread (Gluten-Free)

Freshly-baked corn bread − a quintessential favorite of young and old alike − is a wonderful addition to many meals, including soups, salads, stews, and hearty, bean-based entrées like chili. You will be liberated from processed commercial mixes once you try this reliable version, which bakes up golden and fragrant in under half an hour.… Continue Reading

Women & Alcohol: A Faustian Bargain

If you’ve ever gleefully declared, “Well, it’s happy hour somewhere in the world,” you’re certainly not alone. In fact, according to Gallup News in July 2022, 67% percent of Americans regularly consume alcohol, up from 60% of us in 2021. Interestingly, our all-time American high was during the 1970s, with 71% of us hoisting our… Continue Reading