• 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]

  • Wild Rice Pilaf
    This wild rice pilaf will become a staple in your repertoire. It works well with so many dishes because of its classic and simple flavors, and can be taken from a side to a main in a snap! [read more]

  • How Chocolate Changed My Life
    Going to culinary school changed my life and opened my eyes to the potential for a different future. It was incredible! But I kind of expected that. What I didn't expect was what came after my classroom time was done. [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]

  • The Cool Mom’s Club
    I actually sometimes felt bad for my kids, and a little embarrassed that I quite possibly wasn't as fun as some of the other moms. After many days of feeling faulty, I came to the conclusion that I was experiencing the effects of peer pressure- a desire to be a part of the popular crowd. [read more]

  • Broth Based Potato Soup
    I'm not sure if I've ever had a soup like this before, but you know when you've got something stuck in your head and you just have to have it. This is that soup. [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]

  • 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]

  • Little Lies and Cookie Crumbs
    When you are the parent of a young child, there is a lot of fibbing, fudging and falsifying. They are not very good of course, and its usually pretty obvious. Sure, its [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]

  • 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]

  • My Mid-Life… Crisis?
    I think I’m going through a mid-life crisis. No for real. Not the alarming, I’m going to do something rash, or buy the female equivalent of a penis-mobile kind. More of [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]

  • 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]

  • 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]

  • Vegan Blueberry Muffins
    It has been quite a ride to bring you this post. I actually wanted to do it a couple of days ago, but I had a catastrophe... My blueberries all sunk!! [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]

  • 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]

  • 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]

  • 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]

  • Holdin’ it Together…
    I don't know about you, but I DO care about my weight during the holidays. I just made it through Thanksgiving and now I'm staring at Christmas dead ahead! But I am determined to live it up AND keep the extra pounds off! [read more]

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