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For the month of June, I plan to support Pride Month in the most food way possible - a different colored pasta recipe every week. I know this doesn't provide equal access or end discrimination for people in the LGBTQ+ community, but as a food blogger, I want to show my support and allyship in the best way I know. Today I'm posting Purple Gnocchi which I promise is purple but doesn't show as well before it cooks due to the flour used for rolling. The key to this recipe is using a purple cauliflower. They can be hard to find, but I generally find them in my local Kroger. I boil the cauliflower until fork tender. Then I mash and let cool before using a cheesecloth to squeeze out as much water as possible. Next I add the remaining ingredients and knead into a dough. I cut and roll the dough out into even pieces before boiling until they float. I serve with my favorite sauce and enjoy. Please like, share, and follow for more content! And please let me know how you li...

This weekend, I did a new stretch of the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina. I slept on the top of a mountain above the clouds and was able to see the stars. It was a great break from reality, and I'm happy I was able to spend some time away.  Now you might be asking what a vegan eats when they go backpacking. And the answer is lots of Clif bars. I usually pack a frozen Uncrustable for the first day to eat with a Clif Bar for lunch. I also pack Clif Energy Blocks for refueling throughout the day. For dinner, I usually bring Backpackers Pantry meals. There are a few of that brand that are vegan, and they are relatively flat which is great for packing. They also have a resealing zip spot that closes the package once you add the hot water.  For this trip, I found a new meal option from Patagonia called Spicy Red Bean Chili that specifically says it is vegan. I found it in the same section as Backpackers Pantry at REI. It is a smaller than the Backpacker's Pantry items and that d...

Memorial Day is the start of barbeque season. While friends and family might throw hamburgers or hotdogs on a grill, I've created a fun substitute - Vegan Carrot Dogs. While my recommended cooking method is baking for 45 minutes, these can also easily be covered in aluminum foil and cooked on a grill. I do not have access to a grill, so I am not sure how long it would take, but they should be fork tender prior to eating.  I enjoy my carrot dogs with just ketchup, but any topping combination will taste delicious.  Please like, share, and follow for more content! And please let me know how you like this recipe.  Vegan Carrot Dogs Yield:  6 - 8 dogs Prep time:  5 minutes Total time:  50 minutes Ingredients Olive Oil |  1 tbsp Ketchup |  1 tbsp Mustard |  1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar | 1 tsp Smoky Paprika |  1/2 tsp  Pepper |  to taste Carrots | 6 - 8 medium sized, peeled  Buns |  for serving Toppings | for serving...