Vanilla Bean-Glazed Banana Donut Holes + Sweet Debbie’s Organic Treats Review...
On this blog, I don’t tell people to abstain from gluten or avoid all sugar. I don’t tell people that oil and salt are the roots of all evil. I have nothing bad to say about soy and I think raw vegan...
View Article35 Vegan Super Bowl Party Recipes
Ready to get your vegan game day party on? I know I am! Just because it’s a holiday (it’s a holiday, right? Kinda?) that is all about indulging in classic American comfort foods doesn’t mean that you...
View ArticleVanilla Almond Fig Granola Parfaits with Blood Oranges
I used to make granola all the time. Like, every week. A big bowl of granola and almond milk is one of my husband’s favorite breakfasts and since granola is so expensive, I would make our own. Plus,...
View ArticleChocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn Truffles
I know what you’re thinking. That these are just glorified peanut butter popcorn balls, covered in chocolate (But see those little popcorn and peanut pieces decorating the tops? Don’t they make them...
View ArticleRise Bars: Review & Giveaway!
On this blog, I’ve often discussed why Chris and I are into energy/protein bars. To recap: Chris is the type that forgets to eat and also often works in areas where he does not have access to vegan...
View ArticleSweet Potato-Black Bean Pasta Summer Rolls with Coconut-Lime Tahini Sauce + A...
Happy Friday, everybody! I want to introduce you to my lunch for every day this last week. Lunch, meet everyone. Awhile back, I was at the grocery store and I came across black bean pasta from a...
View ArticleThe Oh She Glows Cookbook: Review & Giveaway!
Photo by Angela Liddon When I first became vegan, there were a handful of blogs that helped me get my start in the vegan kitchen. Oh She Glows was one of them. I was instantly drawn to Angela’s upbeat,...
View ArticleVegan Salted Dark Chocolate Maple Bacon Bark
The last 5 months of writing this book have been quite a journey. And I still have 1 month to go. I’ve learned so many things about myself. I’ve learned that I can tolerate leaving clean laundry...
View ArticleTwice-Baked, Oatmeal-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
I’ve been a little in denial about this whole “Spring is Here!” thing. Don’t get me wrong- I love Spring. I love all of the seasons. I’m just not quite done with winter. That is why I’m sharing a...
View ArticleSpring Veggie Bowl with Jade Pearl Rice, Kohlrabi, & Coconut Tahini Sauce
I went grocery shopping without a list for the first time in awhile. It felt pretty, pretty good (Does anyone else think of Larry David when they say that?). I’d forgotten how inspiring it was to just...
View ArticleLemon Blueberry Granola
I could write a book about the roommates I’ve had in my time. There was the one who kept the couch cushions in his room when he wasn’t home so we couldn’t sit on the couch. There was the one who...
View ArticleMango Lemonade Smoothie Parfait + A GIVEAWAY!
My dad used to make the tartest, most sugary lemonade of all time. The kind where your lips would pucker and you’d slightly wince after every sip. But it was so sweet that I kept going back for another...
View ArticleDragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl + The NuNatural Giveaway Winners!
There was a time in my life where if you told me to eat a smoothie with a spoon I would’ve thought you were drunk. “Smoothies are for drinking, moron silly!” I would’ve exclaimed. “You need a straw,...
View ArticleChocolate Matcha Butter Cups
The first time I ever tried a green tea latte, it was just last year at Urth Caffé in Santa Monica (I love them because they have almond milk). Chris got a chai latte, which is what I also would...
View ArticleStacked Enchilada Pie + 9 Vegan Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! Back in my 20′s, I used to go all out for Cinco de Mayo. If we weren’t going out for dinner, I’d make a whole spread of Mexican-inspired dishes. Let’s be honest, though- I...
View ArticleFlourless Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
I recently busted the zipper on a pair of jeans. Sure, the jeans were a little snug (they still fit) but I’m mostly certain that it was due to a faulty zipper and the fact that these were probably not...
View ArticleRainbow Kelp Noodle Salad with Lemon Almond Ginger Dressing
“Why is it 85 degrees at 8:00 am?” I yelled at my car radio this morning. I am totally one of those people that you see talking or yelling while they’re driving by themselves. I don’t have road rage by...
View ArticleThai Peanut Tofu Salad Tacos
Because my normal “real” job is freelance, I often go long spurts between gigs. This time, I had a year in between gigs. A lot of that time was spent working on the cookbook, but still. It’s a whole...
View ArticleEnergizing Peach Green Tea Smoothie
Sometimes it feels really good to shake up your whole routine. Perhaps it’s something as big as starting a new job or even perhaps quitting your job to work from home. It could be moving your evening...
View Article20-Minute Bean And Cheese Tacos with 2-Ingredient Vegan Cheese
So lately, I’m all about quick and easy dinners. You may remember that I discussed this when I shared my Thai Peanut Tofu Salad Tacos. It also appears that lately, I’m all about tacos. Maybe it’s...
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