A couple of weeks ago, while shopping for groceries, I spotted a big, beautiful bunch of fresh mint, and I felt compelled to buy it. I don't normally find it in huge bunches like that, and I got really excited thinking of all kinds of things I wanted to make with it. My favorite way to … Continue reading Pear Vanilla Mint Smoothie
Coconut Tahini Cacao Energy Bites with Dried Cherries (No Food Processor Required!)
Signs of spring are popping up everywhere I look. The snow has finally melted, ambitious little green shoots are sprouting up, and I've been digging through my closet, banishing every last wool/heavy/dark/drab item from my wardrobe. Yes, spring is here, and it's the perfect time for spring cleaning, new beginnings, and finally getting around to … Continue reading Coconut Tahini Cacao Energy Bites with Dried Cherries (No Food Processor Required!)
Shiitake Fajitas with Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
I had to use every ounce of willpower not to title this post Shii-takos. Because although it would've been amusing, fajitas are a much more accurate description for these tasty little pockets of marinated mushroom goodness. If you're anything like me, there are times when you're just in a fajita frame of mind. Every now and … Continue reading Shiitake Fajitas with Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Weekend Beauty: Four Spice Face Mask and Homemade Cinnamon-Turmeric Tea for Clear, Glowing Skin
One of the biggest benefits of switching to a whole-food and plant-strong diet is that your skin begins to effortlessly look a lot better. I've talked about clearing up my acne in the past, and how eating more of the lovely foods nature provides us (and less processed/packaged food) was one of the key components in finally ditching … Continue reading Weekend Beauty: Four Spice Face Mask and Homemade Cinnamon-Turmeric Tea for Clear, Glowing Skin
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)
Green Pea Pesto Spaghetti: Healthy & Easy Dinner in 30 Minutes (or Less)
I love, love, love perusing fancy and complex dinner recipes around the internet and within the pages of my ever-expanding cookbook collection. Sometimes, I even work up the energy required to make one of those recipes, spending well over an hour in the kitchen, dirtying up all the bowls and making a glorious mess of the … Continue reading Green Pea Pesto Spaghetti: Healthy & Easy Dinner in 30 Minutes (or Less)
Vegan Copycat Shamrock Shake
This shamrock shake is gonna rock your world! It's thick, creamy, rich, sweet, and minty - all the things you love about the much anticipated St. Patty's Day treat. Unlike McD's, however, it is also dairy-free, chemical-free, fake/yucky stuff-free, and features healthy, all-natural, plant-based ingredients. You don't need any luck of the Irish to whip up this deliciously authentic shamrock shake, you just … Continue reading Vegan Copycat Shamrock Shake
Glowing Green Hummus with Artichoke and Spinach
Things are about to get real. Real green, that is. I thought it might be fun to feature some of my greenest creations over the next week, in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Starting with this gorgeous, bright-hued hummus. There's just something about this dip that makes me feel like spring. It doesn't hurt that it's … Continue reading Glowing Green Hummus with Artichoke and Spinach
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
Sleep Challenge Check-In, Lacing Up My Running Sneaks, and a Post-Run Smoothie
So much time and so little to do. Wait a minute. Strike that. Reverse it. Sorry, I'm having a Willie Wonka moment. You could say I've been feeling a bit wonky lately, but good wonky, if that's even a thing. This past week I've had so many ideas popping up in my head, I could barely write them down fast enough. It's like … Continue reading Sleep Challenge Check-In, Lacing Up My Running Sneaks, and a Post-Run Smoothie
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