I was drinking a big jug of my chicory chai latte that I had chilled and I was instantly transported back to my childhood neighborhood, Country Club Hills, in the suburbs of Chicago. I took a moment to remember the summers when my Grandmother would come stay for a month and spend the days with […]
There were two times in my life when I took myself off of caffeine and experienced full-fledged caffeine withdrawal. The first was when I decided to go vegan. Up til then, my life was dependent upon my morning coffee with one tablespoon of raw sugar and a whole lotta half & half. Even though I […]
I am completely enamored with the app Steller. I first started using it last summer, however, I’ve only used it a handful of times. I can’t explain why I love something so much but don’t spend very much time with it. Maybe it’s because I feel like such a new face there, I don’t have […]
Veganism has transformed my life in endless ways beyond the eschewing of animal exploitation. Although there is no guarantee veganism will cure someone of their selfish and exploitative ways, as often proven in the Animal Rights community that is rife with racism and sexism, for many of us, it’s only the rebirth of our compassionate, more awake […]
One thing I’ve yet to cover, of all things, is where to eat in Baltimore when visiting or when you just can’t be bothered to clean another dish. I’ve mentioned my personal struggle with Baltimore in general before so my opinions on the city are admittedly often laced with frustration and lacking in Baltimore pride. But when […]
When you need a portable salad but don’t want to feast on soggy leaves, layer them in a jar with the dressing on the bottom, then the hardy items like your proteins such as beans or tofu, then the sturdier vegetables such as bell peppers and onions, and finish off with your delicate greens. […]
Have you tried cauliflower alfredo yet? It’s a light take on the rich and decadent sauce and it’s a breeze to bring together with a blender. This is a take on that but with the deep and complex flavors of sundried tomatoes. Simple, delicious, and it won’t leave you regretting life. This recipe is much lower […]
Wednesday’s are what I call my make days. When you work a day job and have a family, it’s hard to fit in your hobbies and personal interests in a way it doesn’t add in unnecessary stress or take away from other obligations and family time. But on Wednesday’s I have a few hours to myself […]
Video is not yet my forte but it’s something I’d like to get better doing but until then, I’ve uploaded a few recipe videos to my YouTube channel. Please head on over and subscribe because I’ll be having a new series coming soon if all goes as planned. The recipe videos I originally created for the […]
So I made bread for the first time. While this may not be impressive to some, I’m slowly getting over my fear of flour and water. Don’t ask, I can’t really explain it, but it’s real. When I saw this recipe on my Facebook feed for Always Autumn’s Homemade Artisan Bread “Easiest Bread Recipe Ever!” […]
