Does the term plant-based have you thinking of cold salads and even colder smoothies this winter? Going green doesn’t just happen in summer. Brrrr….baby it’s cold outside and for many of us that means we are headed straight for the warmth of comfort food. Nothing says winter like a dish of something heavy in salt, cheese and sugar. … Read More
I’ve been transitioning to vegan snacks for the past year. In my former life, cheesy cheddar nachos and crispy chicken wings were my faves. Now that I’m moving from plant curious to plant focused, things are different. I love a good snack. Over the years, I have built quite a reputation for creating all kinds of yummy tidbits. … Read More
Right out of the gate, Noom looked different. The app had a vibe that said, “Hey…I’m fun and interesting.” It was sleek and colorful. Looking to get out of the usual dieting rut that I fall into every year, I kept an ear to the ground for any whispers of discontent. I had seen the commercials online and … Read More
You can create a yummy vegan cake and swap out eggs for plant-based yogurt, applesauce and even bananas. It gets better. We now have access to a variety of alternatives to cow’s milk. Oat, almond and soy milk are available in most cities. In the past few years, I have learned that dairy can cause lots of inflammation … Read More
In my mother’s house, cornbread was on the side of every dish. It was like the cherry on an ice cream sundae. It was the star. We didn’t need a special holiday for that yummy yellow square to emerge from the oven. In all honesty, I grew up on Jiffy Cornbread Mix and wouldn’t accept anything else as … Read More
Vegan sweet potato pie is not something that I thought I would ever make. When I first started eating more plants, I didn’t focus on dessert. I’m just being honest. For me, making healthier food choices was about breakfast, lunch and dinner. I was not sure that I could make a move to vegan desserts. I could not … Read More
Coconut Quinoa Oatmeal is a mouthful. Luckily it’s a mouthful of healthy and nutritious yummy. And yes! It’s insanely easy to make right in your own kitchen. Packed with all the fiber and nutrients you need to get the day started. I hated oatmeal as a kid. It was always presented as soupy or too mushy. No matter … Read More
Life is good when you have a homemade veggie egg roll in your hand or on your plate. I have always loved the simplicity of an egg roll. To be honest, I love anything that you can stuff and wrap which why quesadillas, wraps and tacos are always at the top of my list. The plant-based life means … Read More