Fire Up The Grill: gluten and soy-free recipes for a healthy summer

A reader asked if I knew of any veggie dogs that were free of gluten and soy, and I was stumped. Though I don't often eat veggie dogs, something about the summer (especially July 4th) makes them sound so appealing. After a quick search I was unable to find any pre-made dogs (here's a list of the major brands), but I was able to find a bunch of recipes that look promising:

Back to Nature - a vacation from L.A.

When anyone in L.A. asks me where I'm from I say, "about 30 miles West of Boston". Then, when they ask, "what town?", I say, "a small town near Acton and Concord," because no one has heard of Harvard, MA.

Get Bathing Suit Ready & Eco-Veganize Your Summer!

like my beauty pageant pose? ; )

Summer is just 6 days away (June 21st), so it's time sit back and unwind - eco-vegan style! Here's a video with tips on how to keep it green and healthy, and get yourself ready for bathing suit season (yikes!):