This makes your house smell like heaven (AKA, my Nonna’s kitchen)!! Just had to get that out of the way: Hi! Hello! How’d everyone’s summer turn out?! Better yet, how’d your garden turn out?! I can’t wait for the day when I have my own…but until then, I’ll use times like this, when I had 8 … [Read more…]
Hello Fall! Thanks for coming so early because summer was pretty non-existent anyways and YOU are my favourite. Mostly because fall food is so good! Like this epic FALL Buddha Bowl! Local beets, FRESH Thyme, delicate sunburst squash, organic kale, crisp sweet apples and savoury onions, all on top of a bed of quinoa with the most … [Read more…]
Got room for one more veggie burger this summer!? Of course you do! And if you’re anything like me, you’ve got room for veggie burgers allll year ’round, am I right?! These are like a basic burger; simple, yet totally satisfying. They aren’t Indian Spiced, they’re not fancy or unique, just a good choice when you’re … [Read more…]
I can’t believe summer has flown by so fast! What is the deal? I guess that’s just what happens when it’s full of weekend plans with friends, hikes, vacations, and family visits! I’ll tell you one thing, the summer was definitely full of dips. Can I get an “Amen”!? The main one being hummus: My go-to snack, sandwich … [Read more…]
What’s the deal with Omega-3s? (And why do we need them now?) In nearly every recipe post I’m talking about the importance of getting enough Omega-3’s into your diet to help boost your mood and improve your health. So I thought I’d expand on the nitty-gritty details about why it is that we need them, … [Read more…]
Is there anything more amazing than the smell of banana bread baking in the kitchen!? Yes! (You thought I was going to say no, didn’t you). This Banana Bread GRANOLA does! Or maybe it’s a tie, hard to say. You know by now I love making my own granola, like this one and this one. … [Read more…]
What’s a girl to do when she buys a giant bag of organic dried figs from Costco?? Oh yes, make some Easy Fig Jam, of course. I’ve loved figs since the first time I tried them, but my love has grown since finding out how amazing they are for your mood! Figs contain a good deal of … [Read more…]
Who doesn’t love a good Slaw every now and again??? Of course you do. Crunchy, refreshing, totally gorgeous, and really can be used anywhere. Eat it plain as a side, top your veggie burger with it, throw it on a taco, or, wrap it up burrito style. The possibilities are endless. I love this recipe because … [Read more…]
If you haven’t guessed by now, I’m slightly obsessed with cilantro. And I honestly think it’s because of this rice. Well not this exact one, but a similar one my mom makes where the inspiration for this version came from. I used to request her brown rice with ginger, carrot, and cilantro on my birthday along … [Read more…]
How insanely fresh do these look? Right!? The first time I had fresh homeade spring rolls I was visiting my oldest sister in Denver, Colorado. She suggested we make spring rolls for dinner like it aint no thang and whipped these up. Needless to say, my mind was blown at how freaking delicious they were. And … [Read more…]
