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Berry pairings

Now that it’s warming up outside, we’re all craving cool drinks and icy sweet treats. Some of the best summer desserts are simple seasonal berries ... Read more

by Kat Barry, Thursday, June 5, 2014 9:21 am

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Stuffed & Spicy

In an effort to gear-up for summer and the small clothes associated with the season, my friend Maria and I have shifted our usual girl ... Read more

by Kat Barry, Friday, May 23, 2014 11:58 am

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Go bananas!

I spent the night with my parents in Michigan last Satur-day night. When I came downstairs on Mother’s Day morning, my mom had coffee and ... Read more

by Kat Barry, Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:58 am

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Party food for vegans

I’ve recently been invited to several parties where the spread was almost entirely vegan. This is such a breakthrough for my social circle, I can’t ... Read more

by Kat Barry, Thursday, May 8, 2014 9:19 am

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Going vegan doesn’t mean giving up pizza

Last week I was lamenting about the lack of decent vegan pizza options in Chicago. Quality pizza is about the only thing I miss about ... Read more

by Kat Barry, Thursday, May 1, 2014 10:37 am

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Green and tasty: Try this envigorating smoothie

About two years ago, I started drinking green smoothies. I was trying to eat cleaner and holistically heal a sports injury, when a friend of ... Read more

by Kat Barry, Thursday, April 24, 2014 9:47 am

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With a little help from my friends

This week, I’d like to take the opportunity I’ve been blessed with here to write a little tribute to friendship. Particularly, friends who become family ... Read more

by Kat Barry, Friday, April 11, 2014 9:13 am

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Get on the collard green bandwagon

Collard greens are one of my top five favorite foods. They are excellent for you, easy to cook with, delicious, and work in a variety ... Read more

by Kat Barry, Thursday, April 3, 2014 10:38 am

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Satisfy your sweet tooth

A couple years ago a fellow vegan foodie shared with me a recipe for raw turtle truffles. I was totally impressed by how simple it ... Read more

by Kat Barry, Thursday, March 27, 2014 10:07 am

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Roasted Parsnips with Fresh Herbs

This week I’m going to share with you an excellent and simple recipe for parsnips. You’ve probably seen these white carrot looking veggies lurking around ... Read more

by Kat Barry, Thursday, March 20, 2014 9:20 am

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Spicy soup to warm up last days of winter

It’s said that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Thus far, the March lion has been roaring stronger than ... Read more

by Kat Barry, Thursday, March 13, 2014 9:22 am

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Even non-vegans need to have options

Recently, I’ve been getting asked by a lot of my non veg friends for veg-friendly party recipes. More and more people I know are incorporating ... Read more

by Kat Barry, Monday, March 10, 2014 9:39 am

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Fava beans offer change of pace

Last fall I was hired to do my third vegan cooking series for eHow.com/ Food. One of the recipes or tips they needed from me ... Read more

by Kat Barry, Thursday, February 27, 2014 9:54 am

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Always right time to try something new

Last week I decided to go shopping for fresh produce at one of the Puerto Rican produce stores in my neighborhood. These groceries are known ... Read more

by Kat Barry, Thursday, February 20, 2014 11:14 am

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Spice up your winter desserts

I’ve heard of people using beets in baked goods for years. They sweeten and add moisture naturally. It’s a very common staple ingredient in oil ... Read more

by Kat Barry, Thursday, February 6, 2014 10:51 am

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Celery root and parsnip pancakes

I’ve heard on several foodie blogs that celery root is going to be a popular vegetable in 2014. I’d never worked with it before, and ... Read more

by Kat Barry, Thursday, January 9, 2014 10:30 am

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Kat Barry: Surprisingly vegan

Recently, I arrived home to my parents’ house for the Christmas holiday. My mom was getting ready to host a party and was very proud ... Read more

by Kat Barry, Tuesday, January 7, 2014 5:11 pm

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Cookbook celebrates diner’s 30th anniversary

Today is one of those days where I feel overwhelmed by how blessed I am. Last night I got to celebrate accomplishing my biggest goal ... Read more

by Kat Barry, Thursday, December 26, 2013 10:18 am

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Kat Barry: Thanksgiving menu ideas

The holidays can be a real challenge for any health conscious eater. At a time of year when we are supposed to be counting our ... Read more

by Kat Barry, Monday, December 16, 2013 3:47 pm

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Kat Barry: A remedy for the holidays

Thanksgiving is behind us, and the crazy holiday season is in full swing. You probably stuffed yourself silly yesterday, and probably have about a week ... Read more

by Kat Barry, Monday, December 16, 2013 3:44 pm

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Kat Barry: Clean and simple soup

If you’re anything like me, you’re definitely feeling the effects of the holiday season gluttony. This week, I’ve vowed to lay off the oils, grains, ... Read more

by Kat Barry, Monday, December 16, 2013 3:42 pm

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Kat Barry: Gluten-free baking takes some experimentation

As much as it pains me to admit it, being a fan of wheat and all things derived from it, I’ve been trying to steer ... Read more

by Kat Barry, Friday, March 29, 2013 12:48 pm

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Kat Barry: Healthy chocolate can satisfy craving

The other night, I was overcome by a chocolate craving. Read more

by Kat Barry, Wednesday, March 13, 2013 2:24 pm

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Kat Barry: Grandma’s rolls pay tribute to life well lived

My beloved grandmother Inez died last week after a rich and long life surrounded by books, family, friends and nature. Read more

by Kat Barry, Thursday, February 28, 2013 3:03 pm

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Kat Barry: Soup warms chill from Lake Michigan winds

As I sit here on this blustery winter morning, the house practically shaking from the winds off Lake Michigan, I can’t help but think about ... Read more

by Kat Barry, Monday, February 18, 2013 10:03 am

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