When I say we never travel without this... I mean it’s the first thing we pick up at the store out of the train, bus, or airport. There’s no sense packing anything that’s easy to obtain at your destination! In this case, it’s coconut oil. That’s right. The first thing I do when I [...]
I'll never be the one to tell you not to indulge during the holiday season. I love it too much, myself. To be honest, I don't shy away from my share of indulgences during the holidays, myself. In fact, I indulge every single day while maintaining my weight. A few bites of ice cream after supper. [...]
If I told you that I just made a cream of mushroom soup that's far better than Campbell's, 100% vegan, and so silky you'll want to take a bath in it... would you believe me? Whether or not you do, I challenge you to try this recipe for yourself because your family will thank you for [...]
Does it sometimes feel like “everything” causes cancer? It doesn’t seem like it’s enough to buy organic… because if you eat at restaurants or with friends – your body is exposed all over again to all the chemicals you’re trying to avoid! Plus, it’s really hard to find that balance between avoiding chemicals and [...]
I love cold pastas for lunch, when I actually put forth the energy to eat something besides Goldfish crackers or greek yogurt with granola for lunch. (C'mon, you know you do it too.) This Creamy Dairy-Free Alfredo is deceptively easy and packed with protein. Here's the recipe for my go-to quick lunch pasta that gets gobbled [...]
Wow! This turned out crazy good and super cheesy-tasting. I’ve decided to try to cut dairy as much as I can for my overall health, weight loss, and health of my growing baby! But I LOVE dairy. Feta Cheese on my salads, Yogurt with my fruit in the morning or in a smoothie, and especially [...]
I don't use a microwave at home so the prospect of coming home from a busy day and "thawing" out dinner is actually impossible (unless it's 110 degrees out). This forces me to eat fresh food just about every meal. This is good, but when you're busy with little ones it can be a tall [...]
A few years ago I watched as a girlfriend of mine noticeably slimmed down with a considerable loss of cellulite in her legs. At the time we lived in Texas and these changes were easy to observe as she was always in shorts. I finally got the gumption to ask the woman - "how DO you keep [...]
Poaching eggs: it's one of my favorite moves to wow guests when we're having a special Sunday Brunch at home. Why? Because nobody does it! (But pretty much everybody loves it.) I approached egg poaching with my fair share of trepidation and I wasted *dozens* of eggs over the years due to water being [...]
What do you think of when you imagine the perfect weekend brunch? Pancakes? Omelettes? Oatmeal? Or Eggs Benedict? For me, it's the eggs bene. I'm a glutton for poached eggs and there's something about the hollandaise running together with egg yolks over an english muffin or crusty bread that makes life seem so decadent and [...]
