I Love These Sandals! Z-Trail (vegan) Sandals by Xero Shoes
“I love these sandals!” It’s what my husband hears every time I come home from walking in my Z-Trail sandals by Xero Shoes. Why? They’re outrageously comfortable, durable, lightweight… and…
The Vegan Traveler’s Dilemma
One of the reasons I created a destination for vegetarian travelers is that I love to travel. So often, food during travel becomes a series of negotiations. It’s rarely a…
Curry Slaw
With apologies to Laura Nyro, “Curry down to the cole slaw picnic…” This is my new favorite raw vegan salad. This recipe serves 2 as a main dish for lunch…
Peanut Sauce
This is one of my favorite sauces. I serve it over steamed or stir-fried vegetables and rice, rice noodles, or I just eat it with a spoon. Seriously. It’s also…
Quinoa Salad
When I travelled to Peru, finding vegan food was a challenge. Fortunately, my guide’s wife understood and made me a delicious quinoa salad several times during my visit. This is…
Guatemalan Black Bean Soup
Black bean soup is one of Guatemala’s national dishes. It’s served in two different ways: with whole beans giving it texture, or very smooth and creamy. This is a smooth and…
Vegan Chocolate Macadamia Cookies
A recent guest stopped at the Valhalla macadamia farm near Antigua on her way here. She brought several treats with her, including some beautiful macadamia nuts. She is also a fan…
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Addictive Kale Chips
We all have our vices, and these savory, crunchy leaves of goodness are one of mine. Kale is not readily available in the markets here in Guatemala, so I grow…