Avocado ice cream. Yep, my brain still can’t understand it. It’s like when I first heard back to the future. Huh? If you have been hanging out with me then you know my story. If we are just meeting, let me give you the quick rundown. I am on a plant-based journey. I am a plant-based advocate. That … Read More
Four plant-based and vegan restaurants to know in Brooklyn? Just four? Of course there so many to choose from. I’m outside but not really. It’s true. I am slowly making my way around NYC and feeling good about what I’m discovering. Save this post and share it with friends who might be visiting NYC. Go Plant-Based and Vegan … Read More
Mini peach cobblers are the perfect way to wrap up your Mother’s Day meal. They feel more personal to me. A full cobbler can be intimidating. What’s really cool about the mini versions is that they are perfect ‘to go” desserts. I also like the fact you can make a variety of cobblers like peach, apple and blueberry … Read More
Chocolate hummus? I know, I couldn’t believe it either. Straight out the gate, I wanted to know if chocolate hummus would taste funny. Traditional hummus is made with chickpeas, tahini (sesame), olive oil and lemon juice. None of those sound like a good idea for a chocolate hummus. So imagine my surprise when I dipped my spoon into … Read More
Pumpkins cookies make fall really fall. I mean come on. Nothing says after-school in October like a pumpkin cookie! And let’s not forget that the spiced pumpkin latte is also right up there with pumpkin cookies. I recently discovered a sale on pumpkin puree at the market and came home with one thing on my mind. Yes, you … Read More
The very notion of making healthier food choices almost always cancels sweet treats like sugar cookies. But it really doesn’t have to be that way. I’m a real wife and mom with a real 11-year old. There are just times when we need and want a sweet treat. Full stop. When I first learned about inflammation in my … Read More
Valentine’s Day comes once a year but I could literally make these truffles seven days a week and not feel guilty at all! Creamy and bursting with chocolate, I don’t know how they are not on my to do list at least once a month. What’s really cool is that I only use used two ingredients to make … Read More
I wish I knew how to make a slab pie when I was struggling in my first apartment. It was just me, my clothes, shoes and a television. I had a frying pan and a cookie sheet. The truth is, I never baked anything because I didn’t have pie pans or cake pans. A slab pie is basically … Read More