• Amaranth Porridge
    Breakfast can get booooorrriiiing. Its gotta be nutritious, protein rich, and most important...fast!! Here's something new for your morning routine. Its high in protein, Gluten-free, different and delicious!! [read more]

  • Peach Pie Breakfast Oats
    This recipe is inspired by the fresh peaches I had while visiting Roloff farms a few weeks ago. It uses raw oats, but if you had cooked oatmeal it would be just as jammin! [read more]

  • Everyday Vegan Lemon Bars
    Coming off of the holidays I am so OVER eating all of the decadent foods and fattening fare. I just want fruits and veggies, broth soups and salads...and a little dessert. [read more]

  • Strawberry Mousse
    If you haven't whipped up Aquafaba, or bean brine, you are in for some fun! Watch as this liquid that you would usually pour down the drain is transformed into a fluffy sweet treat! [read more]

  • Vegan Food for Non-Vegans
    Someone recently said to me ‘You’re food looks great! I’ve got a Vegan friend who would love your site!’ This got me thinking… Do people really think that ‘If you eat meat, then vegan recipes just aren’t for you’ ? If so, PLEASE let me clear up that misconception!! [read more]

  • Vegan Layered Holiday Loaf in Puff Pastry
    Want something special to put on the holiday table for your 'Vegan friend' that's not too difficult, but definitely feels special? Feast your eyes on this layered loaf with butternut squash, kale, mushrooms, lentils and stuffing- all wrapped up in puff pastry! [read more]

  • Basic Scrambled Tofu
    I love a good tofu scramble, but sometimes...I just don't want all the mushrooms and spinach and tomatoes...I turn into a 6 year old kid and just want it plain! [read more]

  • Smoky Chickpea Soup
    This soup is SO good. Warm and smoky with a light broth, Chicpeas and potatoes, it's easily one of my favorites. And with a 25 minute cook time its easy enough for the laziest cook! [read more]

  • Cinnamon Cashew Date Milk
    Ok, now this is good! This cinnamon cashew date milk recipe makes a lightly sweet and creamy beverage with a dash of cinnamon. It’s like a dessert drink! And [read more]

  • 5 Ways to Beat The Blues
    Whether you’ve been feeling sad for awhile or just feel like you can’t get your act together in this season, here are 5 ways to beat the blues, especially if [read more]

  • Tofu Sticks
    Finger food...check, crispy breading...check, served with dipping sauce...check. I'd say these Tofu Sticks meet the Kid Food Requirements! [read more]

  • Getting Back on Track
      When I moved to California after living in New York for 8 years, I was thrown way off-balance. The people I had talked to on a daily basis…the familiar streets [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]

  • Vindication is MINE!!!
    Honestly….I’m kind of loving that my husband and kids are seeing what I’m really doing at home while they are usually away at work and school.  Were they [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]

  • 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]

  • Basic Chia Pudding
    Did you know you could have pudding that is actually GOOD for you. Like REALLY good for you? Well here it is! Check out what makes it so fab! [read more]

  • 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]

  • 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]

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My name is Natalie and I’m a SAHM to 2 teenagers who are almost ready to fly the nest! 😟

 

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