I hope you’re feeling crafty because I created a FREE download for these DIY Chevron Christmas trees! You can make one or several of these cute little chevron Christmas trees to decorate your mantle, shelves, …
Whew… well that was a busy week. Hoping to get back on track with more frequent posts this week. We hauled out the Christmas tree and decorations today. The house is looking festive and cozy. …
Today is day #14 of my 28-day detox. Halfway there and going strong. I am learning so much, even growing my own sprouts! And I bought my very first ginger root. I had no idea …
One of my goals for the remainder of my detox (21 more days) is to eat only raw food as much as possible. Yesterday, I made this beautiful salad for lunch… And is was sooooooooooooo …
I know, I know… ANOTHER recipe with pumpkin. Enough already! I hear ya. BUT, I had to use up my leftover canned pumpkin from the Pumpkin Spice Turnovers (which you must try, btw). So, I …
Mom! Are you out there?! Are you reading this? Cuz this one’s for you. My mom makes a mean Spicy Rice & Beans dish that my dad absolutely loves (I think he could probably live …
These plant-powered breakfast/snack bars ROCK. Delicious. Easy to make. Rich in protein, fiber, antioxidants and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
I’m a sucker for thick, creamy soups. But I always paid the price with an upset stomach if I indulged in these soups before going vegan. Fortunately, the vegan versions give me no problems at …
I was lucky enough to receive a new cookbook in my Vegan Food Swap package last month! It is called Vegan Yum Yum, written by Lauren Ulm. Lauren is also the founder of veganyumyum.com (a …
Holy crap. I can’t believe I waited so long to make my own granola. I may never buy granola again. I freaking LOVE this recipe!!! Not only because it tastes amazing, but also because it’s …
I was very skeptical about this recipe. It just sounded too easy. Even the whole time I was making it, I was sure it was going to be a failure. I know, I’m such a …
Have you been to a Pinterest Party yet? On Saturday, I attended my third one. It’s basically just a designated time and place for girlfriends to gather and actually MAKE a few of the projects …
I get so bored with the same old salads, don’t you? I decided that maybe a new dressing would fix my salad rut. My search led me to not only a delicious new dressing but …
I wasn’t a gelato lover until we went to Italy years ago. I just didn’t see what the big deal was – until I had the REAL thing. While we were there, we ate it …
What?! FAT-MELTING chili?! Yup. According to Dr. Oz… “Eating the right foods is crucial to weight loss. This vegetarian chili is hearty, tasty, and has all of the right fat-fighting ingredients to help you slim …
Who couldn’t use a little extra endurance, right? Every morning I wake up with a to-do list a mile long, but at some point during the day, I run out of gas and most of …
This project has absolutely nothing to do with 9/11. But I do want to take a minute to remember that very tragic morning 11 years ago today. To honor those who lost their lives, those …
In my pre-vegan days, Raisinets were my movie theatre snack of choice. There’s just something about that combination of sweet, chewy raisins and milk chocolate. Yum. I haven’t tried making homemade vegan Raisinets yet, for …
As we say goodbye (unofficially) to yet another beautiful summer, I’m squeezing in every drop of fresh, juicy summer fruit I can find. Like peaches. The apple harvest has already begun, but I’m just not …
If you were ever a Weight Watchers member, then you’ve probably made Southwest Tortilla Bake (or some form of it) at some point. It’s been circulating among websites/blogs/meetings/members for a long time now. It’s popular …
I know, I know, Vegan Carrot Cake & Zucchini Bread Oatmeal sounds too good to be true, but really…it is just as amazing (and simple) as it sounds. Oh did I mention it’s completely vegan, and it’s …