Paula Marie Coomer started 2010 as a vegetarian. And she hasn't gone back since. Are you a vegetarian? Want to become one but don't know the next step? Or do you just want to expand your culinary horizons? When literary author and former nu... Read more

Paula Marie Coomer started 2010 as a vegetarian. And she hasn't gone back since. Are you a vegetarian? Want to become one but don't know the next step? Or do you just want to expand your culinary horizons? When literary author and former nurse Paula Marie Coomer discovered she was headed toward health problems, she knew she had to make a change in her life. As 2010 approached, she made her decision: she would take back control of her health and start the New Year as a vegetarian. As the year progressed, Paula and her fiancé Phil started losing weight, feeling better, and saving money on food, all while planning their wedding and dealing with life's everyday joys and struggles. In Blue Moon Vegetarian, Paula shares her personal journey to vegetarianism in a conversational and inspirational manner that's like sitting down for tea with your closest friend.Follow her story and learn:Tips and guidance for starting and living life as a vegetarianAffordable ways to get the ingredients you needOver 50 simple and satisfying recipesNutritional tips to boost energy, fight sickness, and make you feel greatTrying life as a vegetarian doesn't have to be hard. Blue Moon Vegetarian will spur you to action; follow Paula's journey and take the next step toward a new and improved you.Recipes featured in Blue Moon Vegetarian include:Main DishesBaby Lentil StewEast Meets West BurritosEggless in ClarkstonFive BeansNeat LoafOatmeal/Cottage Cheese BurgersOatmeal-Walnut BurgerOatmeal-Walnut LoafPaula's Lasagna Al FornoPhil's Fabulous Three-Bean NachosPhil's West Texas Greek Company SupperRed-Hot Four-Star Two-Bean BurritosSpicy Chili Bean StewSpicy GoulashSpring FeverTesla's Rice Side Dishes, Soups, and BreadsGarden Lentil SoupGarlic-Thyme Farm CheeseGrandma's Pan BreadGreat (E)scape VichyssoiseGrilled Vegetable PolouHerbed French Lentil SoupHot Tomato-Basil CasseroleIcebox SoupKentucky Potato Salad for a CrowdPhil's Famous Baked BeansPhil's Hot-and-Spicy Stir-Fried Green BeansSweet Lentil PolouThree-Bean Cheesy SpoonbreadBreakfastBrunch FlorentinePaula's Version of the World's Best GranolaPhil's Mellow Yellow ScramblePhil's Pepper-Onion-Garlic-Cheese OmeletSkillet Cakes LunchBloodroot Stew With Grilled Sunflower SandwichesFive Bean Sandwich SpreadMighty Fine Taco SaladPhil's Daily Hemp ShakePhil's Vegetable Roll-ups Dessert and SnacksAgave Caramel CornBanana-Peach CrunchElegant Dessert GorpMaui MixNext Stop NirvanaProtein BallsPumpkin Pudding Less