I'm working on a handbook for how to repatriate to Mother Afrika based on our experience. But in light of the current climate in the US I'm sharing some thoughts about how we decided that Tanzania wou…

One question I often hear from new Vegans is "What do vegans eat for breakfast?" Without eggs and bacon and milk for your cereal what else is there!? Thankfully there are plenty of delicious and healt…

I posted on Facebook the other day about how much I'm thinking about those of you in the US. Here in Tanzania we feel at peace and safe. But we are watching what is going on over there for you, our fr…

I think for many people the thought of eating healthy or worse plant-based/vegan/raw for the rest of their life means a life of deprivation and boring food. Not true! Contrary to popular belief health…

The new year is for most people a time of out with the old and in with the new. It's a time for new beginnings, resolutions and setting your sites on making the coming year better in some way. If you'…

It's hard to believe we've been here in Tanzania for five months already. It doesn't feel like December to me at all. Its warm and summer like here. Driving around I see crops growing tall and the man…

I’m willing to bet this past couple of weeks have been filled with emotional turmoil. There is much uncertainty for those who are living in the US right now. Many people are feeling despair, fear, a…

Smoothies are a staple for many health conscious folks. They are a great way to get more fruit and greens into your diet. Kids love them too! Green smoothies are a regular part of our breakfast menu. …

How do you get back on track with eating healthy when you've fallen off the wagon? Here are 4 things you can do to get back on that wagon. One thing I can be pretty darn sure of is that for all of u…

Our recent move to Arusha Tanzania has put me in the place of having to regain my kitchen confidence. I have for a long time talked about how important it is to get comfortable and confident in your k…

Did you know you are peculiar? Eating vegan or plant-based is all about LIFE! Your life, your family's life, the life of our brothers and sisters around the globe, the life of animals, and indeed the …

Many times I hear people say they eat vegan “except”. Except when Grandma makes her caramel cake. Except when it’s girls night out at the seafood joint. Except over the holidays; gotta eat that …