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Gratitude seems to be the word of the year. Probably the decade. I think Oprah really got us started way back with the gratitude journals, but now there are Happiness Jars and 365 Grateful the documentary. And the start of a new year is certainly a good time to take stock of what you have to be thankful for. […]

365 days. 55 posts. 14 recipes, 20 restaurant reviews, and 21 others related to everything vegetarian. A year of blogging behind me means Veg Girl RD just turned 1. I have the most fun coming up with post ideas (weirdly, the best ones arrive about 30 seconds before I fall asleep). My mom said she suspects I enjoy my “research”,

Cranberries are kind of a one-trick pony. As the necessary berry for the season’s favorite sauce they shine brightly for a few jellied moments, then burn out. Otherwise, they’re not known for much besides juice. The crimson fruitlets arrive on the scene, and on holiday dinner tables, in November and December, then seemingly are forgotten for another 10 months. I actually think they deserve a little more respect;

Pomegranate is not a fast food. Cajoling those juicy little gems (officially called arils) out of their positions, all packed tightly side by side, can really be a test of patience.  But, once they’re out your hard work is rewarded with an avalanche of tart and tasty fruit. They have only 70 calories per half cup, but can

Everyone’s looking for the easy way out, the free pass, the simple solution to their problem. Dieters want a pill that melts the fat away without wasting time on calorie counting or calorie burning. Busy families want to drive through and grab dinner without taking time to plan, shop, or chop.  And cooks want a surefire, go-to ingredient that consistently lights