Earth Day, i.e. that friendly little reminder that we planet dwellers have a responsibility to our home, kind of snuck up on me today! Somewhere in the back of my mind, I had been planning to do a post highlighting some of the important ways we as humans can leave less of a King Kong-sized … Continue reading Smoky Whole Roasted Cauliflower: Celebrate Earth Day with a Planet-Shaped Plant-Based Meal
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies (vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free)
It's a rainy, gloomy, kind of morning here in the Great Lakes State. The sort of day that makes you want to pull the blankets over your head and go back to bed. Unfortunately there's a couple of obstacles to this delicious sounding idea, a) my 21-month old, and b) my job. Doh! So, on … Continue reading Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies (vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free)
Lucky! Celebrating March 17th (with Green Tea Ice Cream)
Today is a very special day, and not because I'm Irish. March 17 happens to be our wedding anniversary! This year unbelievably marks our third anniversary! I'm beyond lucky to be married to my best friend and partner in crime dorkiness (see above). Today I'm taking time to look back, reflect, and feel gawl darn grateful that I found … Continue reading Lucky! Celebrating March 17th (with Green Tea Ice Cream)
My Latest Food and Beauty Haul: Old Stand-Bys and New Favorites
Yipeeee! It's so exciting getting a package in the mail, don't you agree? It feels like Christmas when I finally get to tear into my order and lovingly unwrap each item. Especially when said package is from my favorite online health and beauty shop, Vitacost. I've sung the praises of this amazing "everything under the sun" virtual health … Continue reading My Latest Food and Beauty Haul: Old Stand-Bys and New Favorites
Liebster Award Nomination
I'm truly excited to share with you all that I've been nominated for a Liebster award by the friendly bloggers Alex and Ellie over at Vegan Bungalow! I'm honored by their nomination, especially because I enjoy following their blog and admire all of their yummy and creative recipes. They post a lovely variety of dishes and desserts, that are vegan as well as gluten free. Alex and … Continue reading Liebster Award Nomination
Sleeping Beauty: The Easy and Free Way to Look Better and Feel Happier
Today I'm taking a break from posting recipes to talk about a different way we can While I love learning and sharing all the ways certain foods can improve the look of our hair and skin and boost our mood, there are other ways to nourish your radiance besides diet. The three big ones that have been on my … Continue reading Sleeping Beauty: The Easy and Free Way to Look Better and Feel Happier
Super Bowl Snack Idea: Oven “Fried” Pickles
Are you gearing up for the big game this weekend? Anyone throwing a big Super Bowl bash? I'm sure some of you out there are putting together your shopping lists and looking for some simple ideas for party food. Amongst all the chips and dips and store-bought snackies, these delicious, crispy coated pickle spears will stand apart … Continue reading Super Bowl Snack Idea: Oven “Fried” Pickles
Winter Hair Help! My Top Product Picks and Tips for Shiny, Glossy Hair
I still have one more tropically-inspired recipe that I'm really excited to share with you, but before I do that, I thought I'd pop in to share some fabulous finds for dry winter hair. These products and treatments actually fit in perfectly with my recent island theme/obsession, as they all feature coconut or cocoa butter. These … Continue reading Winter Hair Help! My Top Product Picks and Tips for Shiny, Glossy Hair
Coconut Sweet Potato Rounds with Creamy Avocado-Lime Dip
I'm not sure what's going on, but lately every meal I eat has to involve at least one of the following: coconut, lime, avocado, banana, or sweet potatoes. These flavors have just sounded so good to me, and I want to use these foods in everything! Could it be that I'm pining for trade winds and tropical aqua waters? That I'm trying to … Continue reading Coconut Sweet Potato Rounds with Creamy Avocado-Lime Dip
Want to Squeeze More Plant-Based Iron into your Diet? Give this Orange-Gingersnap Smoothie a Whirl!
Although I'm being playful with today's title, (and yes, if I would've found a way to cram one more corny double entendre in there, I would have!) the topic is an important one. Iron is kind of a big deal. It's the central part of hemoglobin, the molecule in red blood cells that ushers oxygen through the … Continue reading Want to Squeeze More Plant-Based Iron into your Diet? Give this Orange-Gingersnap Smoothie a Whirl!
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