• Oil-Free Hummus
    If you haven't made your own, you must! Its fast, its easy, you can customize it, and because of the chickpeas, it's basically a blob of protein! So no guilt! [read more]

  • Vegan Black Bean Tamales
    Even if you've never made a tamale in your life, this step by step guide will leave you totally impressed with yourself, and with a pile of fresh tamales to chow down on! [read more]

  • Raw Kale and Apple Salad
    Even though I'm Vegan, I'm not the biggest fan of salads. Weird, I know. But this raw Kale and Apple salad has the perfect blend of tart and sweet that makes my tastebuds sing! [read more]

  • Keeping My Balance
    I've always considered myself a little 'odd'. Like anyone living with anxiety, I've got my own special combination of issues. But I'm finding that there are more people out there that can relate, than I thought... [read more]

  • Low-Fat Pistachio Pesto
    Did you know that a classic pesto can have around 575 calories and 82 grams of fat per serving!! Don't panic! There's no need to give it up- just try my low-fat version with a fraction of the fat! [read more]

  • When a Break Isn’t a Break
    Here it comes...The lump in my throat…the rising feeling of panic. My eyes dart around the room as they land upon each new mess...the growing frustration at what my day has become... This 4th day of our ‘Holiday Break’... [read more]

  • Lavendar Lemonade
    It is HOT outside! And what goes better with summertime than Lemonade! But this one has a twist that makes it perfect for your fancier friends! [read more]

  • Vegan French Toast
    So, I've posted this recipe before, but I just made it again last night...you know a breakfast for dinner situation...and I realized there was one big problem! [read more]

  • Ingredient Spotlight: Agar
    If you haven’t heard of Agar, then let me be the first to introduce you!  For vegans it is an absolute must-have ingredient in your cooking toolbox, and for [read more]

  • 30 minute Chili
    I put together this recipe for the days I just…CAN’T! It uses ingredients that I always have on hand, and it makes all kinds of easy meals. I’m talking [read more]

  • Apple Cinnamon Muffins
    I love Apple Cinnamon muffins, but most are covered in a crust of sugar or streusel. This healthy version is deliciously simple, made with whole wheat flour and MUCH less sugar! [read more]

  • Orange Miso Rice Wraps
    By Kristin Fraser Orange Miso Rice Wraps Yields 6 rolls. 2-3 Rolls per person is suitable Ingredients:  6 Rice Wraps 1 Carrots, Julienned (2 ½-3” long strips, approx. [read more]

  • Zucchini Bread
    This zucchini bread is made with whole wheat flour, and heart healthy flax, but still manages to stay moist and tender. And it makes 2 loaves OR 2 dozen muffins! [read more]

  • Ink-Me!
    I'm turning 40 in April. And I want to get a tattoo. I've wanted to get another one for a long time, but I always waffled on what to get, until now. [read more]

  • Vegan Flan
    If you have never tried Flan before, it's a creamy delicious custard swimming in caramel sugar syrup. If you love Flan, but are Vegan now... time to meet my Vegan Flan! [read more]

  • About Me
    After graduating from UCLA, I started my career in television. Entertainment Tonight was my very first job out of college, and it was actually on a whim that I even applied [read more]

  • 5 Ways to Beat The Blues
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  • Vegan Chicpea ‘Tuna’ Salad
    Tuna salad is one of those things that people can get very particular about...some like sweet pickles, or dill pickles, I've even seen nuts. This is your basic go-to recipe. Its the way I like it, pretty straightforward, but go forth and make it your own! [read more]

  • Stop Dieting, Start Living!
    By Kristin Fraser “Don’t start a diet that has an expiration date. Focus on a lifestyle that will last forever.” A lack of optimal health seems to be an ongoing [read more]

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