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

Easy and Healthy PB + J Chia Pudding Parfaits

It feels like ages since I posted a sweet treat.  Ok, I guess it's only been 14 days.  But in "dessert years" that's like months!  Well, I'm putting an end to the lull in goodies around here with this awesome PB + J Pudding Parfait! What is it about peanut butter anything that gets people (including me) so … Continue reading Easy and Healthy PB + J Chia Pudding Parfaits

Smoky, Spicy, and Hearty Corn Chowder

Winter seems to be getting a second wind around here.  A couple weeks ago I was all "winter's no big deal" and "it really hasn't been THAT bad."  Really, it hadn't been, by Michigan standards.  However, yesterday morning the snow decided to make a comeback, bringing along his good pal, gusty wind. Unfortunately, it was a … Continue reading Smoky, Spicy, and Hearty Corn Chowder

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

Easy Carob-Banana Chia Pudding (dairy-free, vegan, soy-free, caffeine-free, sugar-free, *can be nut-free)

Looking for a sweet and tasty treat that won't unravel your clean-eating New Year's resolution? Well, I've got one for you! Creamy and delicious pudding.  Easy to make.  Fun to eat.  Healthy ingredients.  Its a win-win-win! Although I haven't pledged to overhaul my diet and drink green juice and raw veggies for an undetermined amount of … Continue reading Easy Carob-Banana Chia Pudding (dairy-free, vegan, soy-free, caffeine-free, sugar-free, *can be nut-free)

Four Ingredient Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies (date sweetened, flourless, vegan)

I can't begin to tell you how difficult it was for me to take these pictures.  Not only because I'm a photography novice and I'm all thumbs when it comes to using my husband's fancy Olympus camera and I'm awkward when it comes to food styling, but because I could not control myself around these … Continue reading Four Ingredient Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies (date sweetened, flourless, vegan)