I love Mexican food, but don't make it that often because Tim is just not that big of a fan. Â He says he just tolerates it, but I think he does secretly enjoy the flavors of good Mexican food. Â He likes Chipotle, does that count? Unfortunately my favorite Mexican meals are not all that ...
Vegan Recipes
Roasted Yellow Pepper and Corn Bisque with Corn and Edamame-Sesame Salad
I know what you're thinking. Â Soup? Â In the summer? Â Yes! Â I was super excited to see fresh sweet corn from the local farm make its way into my beloved Dorothy Lane Market this week. Fresh corn on the cob in the summer time conjures up memories of carefree summers on the lake and I can be brought ...
The Health Benefits of Coconut
If you've been reading my blog and paying attention to the recipe ingredients, you have probably noticed that I use coconut oil a lot in my recipes. I first encountered coconut oil when I bought the cookbook Skinny Bitch in the Kitch. All of their recipes called for coconut ...
Toddler Tuesday: A Healthy Dessert without Sugar
Hello friends---toddler Tuesday is back! We had a fabulous weekend with my brother, sister-in-law and niece in Chicago. Now after a hectic month of traveling we have a few weeks off. This has been one busy summer, but I love it. On my mind ...
Meatless Main Dish: Millet and Black Bean Patties with Corn
Sometimes finding meatless main dishes can be difficult. I find a lot of my meatless meals end up being casseroles or one-dish meals. There's nothing wrong with that, of course, but I like to have meals where I can prepare some side dishes sometimes, as well. I was excited to try ...
Snack Attack: Healthy Vegan Carrot Spread
Add vegetables to your snack game with this Healthy Vegan Carrot Spread! I have an affinity for snacking. When my body is telling me it's hungry, I'm just not good at saying, "So sorry my friend, you must wait until the next scheduled meal". Â So I don't. Â When I'm hungry, I eat. Â (And sometimes ...
Behold: The Avocado
If there is a food that you should hold on a pedestal, it is the avocado. Â This poor fruit has taken a beating and suffers a bad reputation, mostly because of its high fat content. Â It's a shame, really. Â Here's a news flash: Â our bodies need fat. Â Truly. Â In fact, according to the USDA, the average ...
Fruity Snack Bars
Before my last trip to the grocery store, Tim asked if I would pick up some granola bars. Â He wanted something with a little sweetness that wouldn't be unhealthy. Â After being "that girl" and reading the label on every available granola or cereal bar, I decided I would just have to make my own for ...
Grilled Italian Panini With Tangy Sun Dried Tomato Spread
A little too often I hear these words from my husband: "Didn't you just go grocery shopping? Â Why isn't there any food in the house?" Â What he really means is, why isn't there any food that is ready to eat right now?! Â What he doesn't notice is the drawer in the fridge full of fresh produce and the ...
Vegan Food Challenge Reflections
Since we are nearing the end of February, clearly our 30 day Vegan Food Challenge we started with the new year has been over for a few weeks. It's been a busy few weeks for our family which is why I haven't been able to update. I'd love to fill everyone in on how the ...
Keep On Keepin’ On
Today was a difficult day for both Tim and me. For the first time during this vegan food challenge, today I felt a little deprived. I was just craving something more...substantial. It certainly didn't help that Tim was watching the Food Network show Man Versus ...
Two Weeks into the Vegan Food Challenge
I'm actually sad after typing that title because we are half way through with our challenge. Once the next two weeks are finished, I will no longer have a partner with whom I can experience the vegan life. Even sadder, I won't be able to cook exclusively vegan because ...