This quick and flavorful French tapenade comes together in minutes and makes a perfect spread for toasts, crackers, or salads. Ingredients: 1½ cups olives, pitted (black or green) 1 Tbsp capers 1 garlic clove, pressed 1-2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp dried thyme (optional) Put all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until finely chopped. Serve on toasts or crackers as hors d’oeuvres, or use as a flavorful addition to a salad. Serve at room temperature. Store refrigerated for

In this holiday cooking class, I show how to make two cozy and elegant plant-based dishes: classic French onion soup with deeply caramelized onions, and a golden winter vegetable tian with layers of potatoes, sweet potatoes, and butternut squash baked until tender and crisp at the edges. Both recipes are easy to make, completely plant-based, and perfect for holiday gatherings or simply treating yourself to something special. As a bonus, we also made a quick tapenade, a super

When it comes to keeping our feathered friends healthy, one of the most valuable diagnostic tools is often overlooked: the simple fecal test. This summer's rescue and fostering experiences reminded us just how crucial these tests can be for catching problems early and making informed care decisions. Knowledge is Power (and Health) Internal parasites are very common in chickens, but they're often invisible until they've caused significant damage. A fecal test gives you a clear

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We shared a wild turkey’s miraculous survival story day by day on our fundraiser while raising support for her medical care. I’m saving it here on the blog so her journey and everyone who helped won’t be forgotten. Part 1: "We Just Rescued a Turkey with an Arrow" We just pulled off an incredible rescue. A wild turkey had been wandering a college campus for weeks with an arrow shot completely through her chest - visible on both sides. Everyone saw her. Everyone talked about h

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A creamy, fluffy vegan take on the classic French omelette, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Ingredients (serves 1): 1/2 cup Just...

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Looking for effective egg white replacements in your cooking and baking? Here are plant-based solutions for three common egg white...

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In partnership with the Plant-Based Advocates , we crafted elegant holiday desserts with French flavors in an online cooking class. Treat your friends and family to festive, elegant desserts this holiday season—profiteroles and crème brûlée made 100% with plants! Here is the recording of the class: And here are the recipes: profiteroles and crème brûlée .

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