Vumami Foods reached out to me asking if I would like to try Umami Bomb: Shitake Chili Oil, a vegan food product. They are a vegan company based here in British Columbia, on the island. I had heard of Umami Bomb and had been wanting to try it, so I accepted.
I requested the medium spicy but she sent me both the medium and the hot. I am so glad she did! I found the medium good but very mild in terms of spice level. The hot, while not overly hot was even better.
If you watch some of the cooking shows on ‘The Food Network” you may have heard of the term umami. It is used to described as a flavor profile however, the cooking shows lead me to believe that you can only experience that flavor by eating meat. Since the term was so new to me I really had no idea.
Umami Bomb is suppose to give vegans that flavor profile experience. Did it deliver? I really don’t know. It certainly is a unique flavor to me but I still don’t understand the term umami, or should I say tasted enough to know for sure. What I can tell you is that Umami Bomb is damn delicious and totally addictive! I went through both jars very fast and need to get more. They now have an extra hot and I defiantly want to try that.
I bet your wondering how I went through two jars so fast. I put it on just about everything. I especially love it on pizza, stir-fry’s, and pasta. It is even good on salad and as a dip with crackers and veggies. Truth be told, I think I could just eat it by the spoonful and be in heaven.
I highly recommend you try Umami Bomb! Just don’t blame me if you become an addict as well!
Joyful, Delicious, Vegan: Life without Heart Disease by Sherra Aguirre
Thanks to Leslie Barrett of PR By the Book, I am giving away one print copy of ‘Joyful, Delicious, Vegan’ by Sherra Aguirre.
Being vegan most of my adult life myself, I am thrilled to tell you about a new vegan book!
Description Joyful, Delicious, Vegan by Sherra Aguirre
We can all learn how to enjoy good health naturally at any age—and it starts in our kitchens by changing how we eat. In Joyful, Delicious, Vegan: Life Without Heart Disease, Sherra Aguirre equips readers with the simplest, most effective way to prevent or reverse heart disease, our number one killer here in the US—especially for African American women, who are on the front lines of the fight against heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses.
In this empowering guide to healthy eating, Aguirre shares her own story of reversing hypertension and other heart disease symptoms, despite a long family history; she presents current knowledge about the effectiveness of a plant-based diet in reversing disease; and she offers up recommendations from two world-renowned cardiologists who have demonstrated results with patients for many years. Joyful, Delicious, Vegan: Life Without Heart Disease guides readers in building a simple food plan around their particular needs with delicious anti-inflammatory foods and provides support for developing the habit of mindful eating. Aguirre explores ways in which choosing a vegan diet and eating consciously are compassionate acts that can positively impact many areas of our lives—and includes tips to help readers sustain results. Full of tips for success based on Aguirre’s personal experience and the experience of others, Joyful, Delicious, Vegan: Life Without Heart Disease is a source of inspiration, encouragement, and staying power for all readers.
Praise Joyful, Delicious, Vegan by Sherra Aguirre
“Joyful, Delicious, Vegan is an inspiring guide to achieving the very best of health. The power of foods is surprising–even life-changing–and this immensely practical book will guide you to putting it to use.” —Neal D. Barnard, MD, FACC, adjunct professor at George Washington University School of Medicine and president of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
“Joyful, Delicious, Vegan: Life Without Heart Disease is a rare gift–and I love it. Sherra Aguirre has given us practical instructions on how to save our lives. She has taken a look at what is catastrophic in the overall landscape of food, and has created a sustainable plan for each of us to follow to health.”–Carol Jenkins, Co-President and CEO of the ERA Coalition and the Fund for Women’s Equality; Emmy-award winning journalist, media analyst, commentator; founder of the Women’s Media Center, NYC
“Joyful, Delicious, Vegan: Life Without Heart Disease shows you how to use whole plant foods and mindful living to bring health and joy to every stage of your life.” —Brian Wendel, Founder and President of Forks Over Knives
About Sherra Aguirre
SHERRA AGUIRRE is an articulate health enthusiast, environmentalist and food security activist. She founded and led a successful business for three decades, winning national awards for entrepreneurship, innovation, and service excellence. She sold the company in 2016 to focus on sharing her passion for healthy diet and lifestyle.
Aguirre describes herself as high energy, in better overall health, and in many ways more fit than in her thirties or forties. She has practiced meditation and yoga daily for more than twenty-five years, and for many years has researched and read extensively about diet and lifestyle as the most important factors for achieving and maintaining good health. By adopting a whole plant-based diet, she improved her overall heart health and eliminated symptoms of hypertension despite a significant family history of heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure. She is passionate about empowering others to maintain vibrancy and good health throughout their lifetimes.
One of Aguirre’s main goals with her new book is to make the change to a healthier diet and lifestyle more accessible, particularly to African Americans and other communities who are at high risk for diabetes and heart disease.
Aguirre writes about the healing qualities of compassion, simplicity, and gratitude, and the ripple effect vegan eating can have on individuals, families, and communities. She is married with two daughters—Tembi Locke– actor, speaker, screenwriter, and New New York Times best-selling author; and Attica Locke– multiple award-winning novelist, New York Times best-selling author and screen writer/producer.
Giveaway Joyful, Delicious, Vegan by Sherra Aguirre
This giveaway is open to the U.S. only and ends on June 11, 2021 midnight pacific time. Entries are accepted via Rafflecopter only. a Rafflecopter giveaway
I received a voucher for a free loaf of Gluten Free Bread by Little Northern Bakehouse. I chose the Seeds and Grains Loaf to try.
First let me start off saying that while I am vegan, I do not follow a Gluten free diet. Nor do I believe in the hype that is healthier. However, my husband Bill has irritable bowel and he has found that cutting down on wheat helps. I also know that those with celiac disease need to stay away from all gluten!
Note: not all Gluten free breads are vegan, many have eggs in them. The great things about this Gluten Free Bread from the Little Northern Bakehouse is that it is vegan!
The slices of this bread are slightly smaller than a regular loaf of bread you would usually buy in the supermarket. For me, that is a plus because I can’t eat as much as I use to. Two slices make the perfect size sandwich for me. Bill and I first tried it right out of the bag. The consistency was a little gummy for chewing. Then we tried it toasted and it was a great consistency and taste. We worked our through the entire loaf in just a few days, always toasting it.
If you are cutting back or avoiding gluten, for any reason, I highly recommend this bread! It is great toast and can be used on it’s own or for sandwiches. I think it may even make good stuffing as well, as long as you toast the small square you cut it up to. If anyone tries to make a gluten free stuffing with it, I would love to know your results.
If you live in Canada or the U.S and are on social media like Facebook or Twitter, you may be able to get natural products to try for free as well. Check out https://www.socialnature.com
Joyful, Delicious, Vegan: Life without Heart Disease by Sherra Aguirre
