WAIW | Harvesting Bitter Melon

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As I mentioned last week, one of the biggest successes in our garden involves a vegetable I don't like. This week, I decided to harvest it and try again. Read More »

  • Oct. 08, 2020
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WAIW | Am I A Vegan With A B12 Deficiency?

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If you're vegan or vegetarian, taking a vitamin B12 supplement is something you should do in order to avoid ending up like me. Read More »

  • Sep. 30, 2020
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TBT | I Don’t Like Durian

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After trying it several times in a number of different ways, I guess I'm just one of those vegans that doesn't like the king of fruit. Read More »

  • Sep. 24, 2020
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WAIW | No Longer Vegan?

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Thanks to last week's WAIW episode, I found out that my understanding of what a vegan is just might be wrong. Read More »

  • Sep. 09, 2020
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WAIW | Vegan Dried Squid Taste Test

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This week, I decided to try something different in many ways, and I have to admit that the results were mixed. Read More »

  • Sep. 03, 2020
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TBT | Quick and Easy Tomato Salad

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Although the blog itself has contained recipes from cookbook reviews, I don't think I've ever posted one myself. Today, I guess that changes. Read More »

  • Aug. 13, 2020
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