~ About Us ~

Who we are and why we're here.

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Hi. I'm Judy...wife, mother and new grandmother. Initially trained as a medical secretary, I have devoted most of my life to working in healthcare settings. A love for the elderly led me to pursue a Gerontology Certificate through Misericordia University. I enjoy yoga and pilates and consider myself to be a spiritual explorer. I am also a vegetarian who believes that non-violence includes the animal species.

** Note: As of June 2009, Judy has been vegan.

I'm Rich...husband, father and new grandfather. I am an artist with a love for "entrepreneuring". You've heard the comedian say, "If I'd known I was going to live so long I'd have taken better care of myself!" Right? Part of my "journey", I guess. So...do I wish I had become a vegetarian sooner rather than later? You bet! But the bottom line is that we all have to start someplace and sometime, right? This is my place and my time. Why not make it yours too!

We are also the proud parents of three grown children, grandparents of a wonderful "little guy" and the proud owners of Lexy, a three year old Sheltie. After many years of marriage we have learned that change is the only thing that's certain. Originally trained as a computer programmer/systems analyst I (Rich) spent 30 years in the corporate world. After taking an early retirement, I enjoyed pursuing my artistic endeavors and flying my paraplane. Eventually situations dictated that I re-join the workforce. But the entrepreneur in me was not lost or asleep and so...here we are.

We built this site because we do believe that this is a "journey" of sorts. We believe it involves not only a move to better eating but a shift in "thinking" as well. It is spiritual as well as "physical". It is ecological and financial. It truly is an evolution of "soulfulness and stewardship".

Above all, we want to make this website something of value for everyone
who visits. We think we are collecting and creating some great vegetarian
and vegan recipes. There are terrific ideas about being more environmentally conscious as well as interesting articles that will, hopefully, provoke some thought and perhaps even a response!

We are always on the lookout for new exciting recipes and for knowledgeable people who want to write articles. So, if you want to contribute to either please feel free to contact us. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the site and that you'll visit us again. And please tell us a little about yourself as well! We wish you every success!

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