From the monthly archives:

October 2011

Vegetarian Chili

by laurel on October 31, 2011

I’ve been meaning to share this vegetarian chili recipe for awhile now, so here it finally is! I like thick chilis loaded with ingredients and extra vegetables to make it thick and pleasing for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. The mushrooms and zucchini are non-traditional additions but I think they really make it great. Try [...]

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Focus on Food: Apples

by laurel on October 24, 2011

I decided to feature apples today because I’m currently on a major apple kick. I just can’t stop eating them. If you’re lucky enough to live in a part of the country where apples grow, now is the time to buy those local/organic varieties and enjoy this apple season! Maybe you’re lucky enough to live [...]

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So Delicious Greek Yogurt Review

by laurel on October 20, 2011

For awhile now I have been wishing there was a dairy-free “Greek” style yogurt that I could use in place of sour cream or cheese as a topping for chili, tacos, or as a filling partner to my morning granola. I love the rich, thick texture of Greek yogurt but I could never find a [...]

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Eat Healthy, Save Money

by laurel on October 18, 2011

Last month I had the chance to write a guest post for FatWallet.com. I wrote a helpful article on how anyone can eat healthy while saving money at the same time. There are seven easy steps that will put you on the right track towards saving dollars and feeling better every day. For me, I [...]

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Focus on Food: Arugula

by laurel on October 17, 2011

It’s Monday again and I’m back with the “Focus on Food” blog series. Today’s feature is one of my favorite versatile green vegetables: arugula. This dark and peppery green peaks in the fall season when the leaves are thicker and have the most flavor. Fun facts: Arugula, the green also known as “rocket”, stays fresh [...]

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Autumn Squash Soup

by laurel on October 12, 2011

If you’ve never tried a butternut squash soup or pumpkin soup, then you’re missing out…especially if you’re a lover of sweets. Squash soup is one of my favorite things to eat in the fall and winter. When cooked, winter squashes turn soft and sweet, making them extremely versatile and comforting to eat when the weather [...]

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Focus on Food: Blackberries

by laurel on October 10, 2011

It’s Monday and today is the first in a new weekly blog post series called “Focus on Food” here at Laurel on Health Food. Each week on Monday I’ll feature one healthy whole food with fun facts, some nutritional knowledge, and some tips for how to eat them. I hope you enjoy it! Today’s feature: [...]

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The V-Spot Review

by laurel on October 6, 2011

I love Groupon and local deal emails, and last week I had the chance to treat 3 of my friends to dinner at the vegan restaurant The V-Spot in Brooklyn. With the 4 appetizers and 4 entrees included in my Groupon deal, we had a FEAST. Yay for Groupons! Out of the 4 of us, [...]

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Zucchini-Chickpea Sandwiches

by laurel on October 2, 2011

I was flipping through the September issue of Whole Living magazine last week and came across an awesome recipe for Zucchini Patty Sandwiches, a recipe by Shira Bocar. They looked scrumptious, and I knew I wanted to make them. I looooove falafel and these patties are a fun twist on a Middle Eastern favorite. I [...]

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