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Yoga session to be hosted in memory of St. Joseph man who died of cancer
When I moved back to Southwestern Michigan five years ago, one of the first new people I met was Steven Welsh. I walked into my ...
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Meatless summer side dishes
This 4th of July, for the second year in a row, I hosted a pool party with a few friends at a downtown Chicago roof ...
by Kat Barry, Thursday, July 16, 2015 9:39 am
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A Central American treat
Well I can’t believe it, but the 4th of July is here. Most food people are busy sharing their tips for the same American staples. ...
by Kat Barry, Thursday, July 2, 2015 9:40 am
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Busy schedules are no excuse
Lately I’ve been running around so much that I’ve just been throwing together the easiest possible meals, swinging through the local healthy food store or ...
by Kat Barry, Monday, June 29, 2015 12:15 pm
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Oven-roasted almonds an easy treat
When I was traveling a while ago, I was out on Lake Nicaragua boating with some friends and when someone commented they were hungry I ...
by Kat Barry, Monday, June 29, 2015 11:35 am
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Grilling out for vegetarians
I’m not really big on fake meats. I never really was much of a meat eater to begin with, so I haven’t felt much of ...
by Kat Barry, Thursday, June 11, 2015 12:09 pm
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A bikini-approved lunch
Last week I wrote about how to eat right when you’re traveling or on the go, and a big part of that was packing your ...
by Kat Barry, Thursday, June 4, 2015 12:54 pm
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Spice up your asparagus
Asparagus season is here! Everyone around Michiana and the great lakes gets excited when the asparagus starts to show up in spring. Already in my ...
by Kat Barry, Thursday, April 23, 2015 9:01 am
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Why not watercress?
A couple months ago I read an article about watercress and how it was just as potent a super food as kale, yet without the ...
by Kat Barry, Wednesday, April 8, 2015 6:10 pm
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Get fit for Spring
Well, March is here and to me that means spring is right around the corner. Sure, it’s really still winter, but there’s something about closing ...
by Kat Barry, Thursday, March 5, 2015 12:46 pm
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Bacon for vegans
A couple of months ago I had a friend in town visiting, so we decided to treat ourselves to an elaborate vegan brunch at Karyn’s ...
by Kat Barry, Thursday, March 5, 2015 9:49 am
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BBQ not just for meat-eaters
When I was in Peru last fall I met this foodie from Toronto while hiking. He’s not a vegetarian by any means, but we bonded ...
by Kat Barry, Thursday, February 12, 2015 2:46 pm
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Ginger Snaps Made for Cold Winter Days
One morning last week I woke up to snow gently falling outside my window. The cat was curled up in the bend in my legs, ...
by Kat Barry, Monday, January 26, 2015 1:00 pm
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Tofu: A vegan staple
There is a great little bodega around the corner from my building that, while a bit more expensive than how I normally shop, it offers ...
by Kat Barry, Thursday, December 11, 2014 2:16 pm
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Don’t forget your roots
Last Sunday I was wandering around one of the last outdoor farmers markets of the season scoping out the beautiful fall produce. I came upon ...
by Kat Barry, Thursday, October 30, 2014 9:49 am
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Calabazas, or Pumpkin Soup
When I was traveling in Peru, I made it a point to go to the largest farmers market in the area, which was located in ...
by Kat Barry, Thursday, September 25, 2014 12:03 pm
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Make your own granola bars
When I decided to sign up for a trek to Machu Picchu, I know I’d have to step up my travel snack game. For many, ...
by Kat Barry, Friday, September 5, 2014 11:33 am
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Don’t let their reputation fool you, beans are great
I’d like to take some time to talk about beans and how wonderful they are. Not only are they loaded with protein and fiber, but ...
by Kat Barry, Thursday, August 28, 2014 6:32 pm
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A-maize-ing salad
I’m absolutely loving the fact that it’s corn season right now. I think I’ve been putting fresh, local corn in just about every dish possible ...
by Kat Barry, Thursday, August 21, 2014 10:55 am
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A vegetarian cooking staple
Usually in the summer months I’m so,consumed with utilizing local produce, that I’m firing off recipes for you guys left and right. This week, however, ...
by Kat Barry, Thursday, August 14, 2014 11:02 am
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Cauliflower magic
A couple weeks ago, a good friend and fellow vegan posted a photo of a salad topped with buffalo cauliflower on her Instragram feed. A ...
by Kat Barry, Thursday, July 31, 2014 9:48 am
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Delightuflly delicious cookies
A few weeks ago I baked a bunch of cookies to take with me to various parties and social functions. As I often do with ...
by Kat Barry, Thursday, July 24, 2014 9:33 am
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Take healthy food with you
Fourth of July weekend, I had a full schedule of outdoor events to attend. On the actual 4th I went to a pool party at ...
by Kat Barry, Thursday, July 10, 2014 10:10 am
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Small town has big city outlook
For the second year in a row, I was invited to attend the Whirlpool PRIDE Network’s annual Celebration and fundraiser at the World of Whirlpool ...
by Kat Barry, Thursday, July 3, 2014 11:29 am
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New Mason Jar Cafe serves vegan food right
I was fortunate enough to get to spend a gorgeous day in St. Joe last week bumming around town with my mom, catching up. A ...
