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Veggies and Dumplings

Did you know that its Fall already?! That means time for soups and stews. And I've updated this familiar favorite to have all the flavor, without the meat! [read more]
Carrot Parsley Juice

Its almost Halloween! Which means lots of late night candy binges!! This brightly hued juice fits right in with the spooky holiday, and comes to the rescue after you've eaten more than you should have! [read more]
Living Your Passion

Its a question you hear over and over again..'I want to follow my passion, but I don't know what to do'. I learned that sometimes all you have to do is...do it. [read more]
Who Picks Up Mom When SHE Falls Down?

‘Are you sleepy, or are you upset?’ Those were the first words my son spoke as I woke him for the day. I thought I had pulled myself together. I had been upset yes, but I [read more]
The Trouble with Being a Stay at Home Parent

I’ve always wanted to be a stay at home mom. I think the idea of it spun into a fairytale in my head. Spending lazy days with my beautiful children, creating a warm and [read more]
Do the Kids Always Have to Come First?

‘You have to fit them into YOUR life’. That’s what everyone told me. But having only had those few first blissful moments with my new baby as reference, I [read more]
Chia Berry Jam

This 4 ingredient jam features chia seeds, is sweetened only with maple syrup, and uses a bag of frozen fruit. Making it healthy AND easy! [read more]
But WHY…?!

I often come upon instances that remind me of the wisdom of children. Their natural, uncorrupted view of what they encounter. The neutral inquisitiveness that simply seeks [read more]
Can Vegans and Carnivores Play on the Same Team?

WARNING: Controversial statements ahead... [read more]
Ingredient Spotlight: Nutritional Yeast

Nutritional Yeast. Could a name be any less appetizing. It has its devotees and its detesters, but when used right, this ingredient can be a valued addition to your cooking seasonings, as well as an added source of nutrition. [read more]
8 Tips I’d Give a New Stay At Home Mom

Thinking of staying home with the kids? Or already home and struggling? Here are the MUST HAVE tips I'd give to any new SAHM. [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]
Black Bean Empanadas with Tempeh

I love Empanadas! They are little hand held pockets of delightful goodness! Often served as appetizers, I made mine fit for dinner fare with a bump in protein from some Tempeh! [read more]
My Journey to the Natural Gourmet Institute- Part Two

While I was in school, my life was a crazy mess. My husband was across the country in Los Angeles for weeks at a time, I had a full time babysitter for my children for the [read more]
Low-Fat Vegan Sweet Potato Custard

I love the flavors of fall, especially the desserts! But eating those treats so close to the holidays, which will inevitably be filled with too much sugar, fat and calories is NOT in my eating plan. This recipe gives me the flavor fix without the side of 5 pounds! [read more]
I’m Terrified!! Why I Keep Doing Things I’m Afraid of, and Why I get a Secret Thrill Out of it!

I can’t tell you how many times I wake up with my stomach in knots, anxious about the day ahead of me, and feeling genuinely uncertain as to whether I can handle what it [read more]
The Meat Eaters’ Burden

I know a lot of people who love animals down at their core. They work with them, they've built lives around caring for them, and they spend waaaay too much time talking about them. But they continue to eat meat. I've wondered at the conflict that must arise from this position. And their responsibility in helping to change our meat production system. [read more]
Carrot Cake Muffins

Carrot cake has always been one of my favorites. Its moist, spicy and densely flavorful! So what could be wrong with adding more carrot cake to my everyday life? Traditional [read more]
Cherry Pumpkin Pecan Cookies

For me, a meal isn’t complete without dessert. Just a little tasty treat. But as a grown up, I know that dessert has a lot of what I don’t need to be eating!! So it seems [read more]
Meet Kristin Fraser

(photo by Romy Young – www.blogromy.com) Kristin Fraser was one of the first people I met when I arrived at the Natural Gourmet Institute for the first day of classes. [read more]
I Ran 100 Miles and Didn’t Lose A Single Pound…

Full disclosure....I've gained some weight. Its been driving me nuts for the past couple of months, but I think I've figured some things out, and I've got a plan! [read more]
Green Lime Chiller

A Green Smoothie that will make you AND your kids happy! [read more]
Really….Still?

We've all got issues...and they don't all go away when you become an adult. [read more]
30 Days to Vegan.

Its been over 10 years since I decided to go vegan. Find out why it only took me 30 days to commit a decision that would affect the rest of my life. [read more]
5 questions to Ask Yourself When You Are Feeling Stuck

What do you do when you don't know which way to go? I've got a 5 question trick that helps get me unstuck. [read more]
Spring Roll Salad with Peanut Dressing

My absolute LOVE of Spring Rolls inspired this salad: A quick, healthy, veggie filled lunch that gets a little extra love from some rice noodles and a sweet, savory, tangy peanut dressing. [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]
Article: One Green Planet/ ‘Did Your Parents Lie…

Sometimes I question how much I want to tell my children about the way we treat the creatures we use for food. How far do I go into the details of factory farming? Do I [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]
Perfect Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

I need a few things from my cinnamon rolls. They have to be served warm, they have to be doughy and soft, and they have to have a perfect cinnamon-y filling. This recipe has all that and more! [read more]

Veggies and Dumplings

Carrot Parsley Juice

Living Your Passion

Who Picks Up Mom When SHE Falls Down?

The Trouble with Being a Stay at Home Parent

Do the Kids Always Have to Come First?

Chia Berry Jam

But WHY…?!

Can Vegans and Carnivores Play on the Same Team?

Ingredient Spotlight: Nutritional Yeast

8 Tips I’d Give a New Stay At Home Mom

Lavendar Lemonade

Black Bean Empanadas with Tempeh

My Journey to the Natural Gourmet Institute- Part Two

Low-Fat Vegan Sweet Potato Custard

I’m Terrified!! Why I Keep Doing Things I’m Afraid of, and Why I get a Secret Thrill Out of it!

The Meat Eaters’ Burden

Carrot Cake Muffins

Cherry Pumpkin Pecan Cookies

Meet Kristin Fraser

I Ran 100 Miles and Didn’t Lose A Single Pound…

Green Lime Chiller

Really….Still?

30 Days to Vegan.

5 questions to Ask Yourself When You Are Feeling Stuck

Spring Roll Salad with Peanut Dressing

Vegan Flan

Article: One Green Planet/ ‘Did Your Parents Lie…

Vegan French Toast

Perfect Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

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