Author Archives: Espirational

Rita Dove: Imagine the Possibilities

“You have to imagine it possible before you can see something. You can have the evidence right in front of you, but if you can’t imagine something that has never existed before, it’s impossible.” — Rita Dove, first African-American poet laureate of the U.S. Read more at http://www.beliefnet.com/inspiration/2010/01/inspiring-quotes-from-great-women-in-history.aspx?p=8#HCYhXakXPJ8hDZiP.99

Remember Seven Generations

“In Iroquois society, leaders are encouraged to remember seven generations in the past and consider seven generations in the future when making decisions that affect the people. “- Wilma Mankiller, the first female Chief of the Cherokee Nation

Egg Salad Without Eggs?

I developed this recipe while looking for tasty, healthy snacks with protein . I use chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, but there are also recipes using tofu if you prefer. You may be familiar with hummus which is made from chickpeas and often used as a dip with raw veggies. Because I do notContinue reading “Egg Salad Without Eggs?”

Egg Substitutes

People avoid eggs for many different reasons. These may include food allergies, needing to cut down on cholesterol, being vegan and not eating animal products as well as concerns about salmonella. If you avoid eggs for any reason, there are alternatives available. First you need to know what you want the egg to do.  Eggs serveContinue reading “Egg Substitutes”