Category Archives: Legumes

New name! Part-time Vegan! 10/16/17

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Beebamom

After taking a close look at what I’ve been preparing and eating, I renamed my blog, Part-time Vegan. It seems that my breakfast and lunch are vegan and my dinner is all over the map. Maybe I won’t save the … Continue reading →

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High fiber side dish. 10/7/17

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Beebamom

Since I am trying to bring down an upwardly creeping glucose level, I am making sure I eat some increased fiber especially when I eat an item with a high glycemic index content. Tonight’s no-no is a white bread hamburger … Continue reading →

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Rosh Hashanah experiment. 9/24/17

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Beebamom

While looking through some recipes for Rosh Hashanah on the internet I came across an article talking about a Seder for the new year celebration. Much like a Passover Seder it had lots of ritual ingredients but also a fun … Continue reading →

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Vegan Day – Give it a try! 9/16/17

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Beebamom

Here is something you can do to help yourself and the world.  Try a totally vegan day! It is not as difficult as you are probably imagining. I started my day with an English muffin and peanut butter. Easy, but … Continue reading →

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Tired of burgers and leftovers – 9/5/17

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Beebamom

Hopefully this is the end of burgers and leftovers. I have had enough. Problem is whenever I am having a family get-together I make way too much food and I do not like to throw things out. On Wednesday, even … Continue reading →

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Cool vegan dinner on a hot night – 8/31/17

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Beebamom

We are experiencing “hot-pocolypse” here in California. With temperatures forecast in the 100s (F) it’s time for a no-cook dinner. I bought the hummus but made the tabbouleh following (sort of) a New York Times Cooking recipe, Lebanese Tabbouleh. The … Continue reading →

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Turkey sausage with Texas caviar – 8/28/17

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Beebamom

I have been craving a hot dog type meal since we went to the baseball game in Great Falls, MT. The hot dogs there were a real disappointment. I expect a steamed hot dog at a ball game. This one … Continue reading →

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Home from vacation -8/23/17

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Beebamom

Wow, did we have a good time on vacation. We saw a total eclipse!! We ate a lot of stuff! It is time to get back to normal eating and exercising. My two sisters and I all have a tendency … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian balance meal – 7/13/17

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Beebamom

Last night I had a burger and I am not apologizing but I do need to balance out that meal calorie-wise and ecologically. So tonight we made a vegan chickpea, ditalini, and vegetable stew. I make this frequently but I … Continue reading →

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Hummus with pita and Lebanese tabbouleh – June 19, 2017

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Beebamom

It is really hot here in the Bay Area. We never expect hot weather to last more than three days and we are hunkering down to try to preserve our cool. Sunday night the power went out and we were … Continue reading →

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