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 […]
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 […]
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!” […]
One wouldn’t know this by necessarily looking at me, but I work out and lift heavy weights with the help of a trainer who has 0% body fat and way more muscle groups than I knew existed. I think he’s incapable of breaking a sweat and I’m pretty sure if I peeled his skin back […]
My favorite mental wealth professional used to marvel at my deep understanding of complicated relationship issues and the workings (and failings) of human behavior on a logical level but he was always quick to follow it up with “but you just fall apart when it comes to applying it emotionally.” We spent most of our […]
If you’ve been paying attention to the food blogging world, I’m sure you’re familiar with Plant Philosophy (formerly known as Plant Strong Vegan). I’ve always been drawn to Margaret’s recipes as I felt she spoke my food language. Often relying on whole foods and natural ingredients to sweeten and color her approachable creations, she was […]
Growing up in an Italian household pasta was a diet staple, always served with a slow simmered homemade sauce. I knew I was really in for a special treat when I saw Mom’s lasagna go into the oven. I wish I could say I carried on the tradition of a Sunday sauce that simmered on […]
I recently completed a somewhat accidental 10 day sugar-free stint. When I say sugar-free, I don’t just mean the white stuff, that is already a pretty rare occurrence in my life these days. I mean any sweetener of any kind aside from whole fruit. No maple syrup. No rice bran syrup. No coconut sugar or […]
