"DoNut Stop Believing that Healthy Food Can Taste Delicious!" My first time making plant based donuts was an incredible success and I couldn't wait to share the achievement! In fact, these babies turned out so good, it is hard to believe they are a healthy dairy-free, gluten-free version. However, … [Read more...] about Coconut Banana Donuts + Pistachio Crumble
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Dessert for Self-Care & Self-Love
Is it possible to eat dessert for self-care and self-love? Yes! I love chocolate (a.k.a. desserts) and I simply don't deprive myself of this food group in any way, shape or form. What is life if you can't enjoy the sweet pleasure of God-gifted foods like the cacao bean, right? In fact, I'll take it … [Read more...] about Dessert for Self-Care & Self-Love
Easy Meals + Quinoa Black Bean Stuffed Bell Peppers
How to plan and cook easy, but healthy meals with little time? The simple answer is meal prepping. Even though I enjoy cooking, there is no way I can cook three wholesome meals per day, seven days a week all the while working 40+ hours a week. However, it is possible to plan out a weekly meal plan, … [Read more...] about Easy Meals + Quinoa Black Bean Stuffed Bell Peppers
Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Pancakes (a.k.a comfort food)
Why are antioxidants important? Essentially antioxidants help fight free radials, which can lead to the damage of our cells (i.e. inflammation, aging and disease). Boy, is it cold outside! And what better way to warm up than pancakes?! This delicious GF Pumpkin Spice Pancake recipe is refined … [Read more...] about Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Pancakes (a.k.a comfort food)
Pumpkin Sweet Potato Soup with Turmeric Recipe + The 411 on Turmeric (a.k.a. Curcumin)
"Autumn killed the summer with the softest kiss." - d.j. This delectable Pumpkin Sweet Potato soup recipe beckons the call of FALL. It is my great pleasure to share this delicious, warming dish that welcomes this gorgeous season. All I can think about these days is frolicking in the crunchy leaves, … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Sweet Potato Soup with Turmeric Recipe + The 411 on Turmeric (a.k.a. Curcumin)
Raw Vegan Lemon Cheesecake + Café Inspiration from Vienna & Budapest
Recently, I took off to celebrate Thanksgiving in Vienna, Austria and Budapest, Hungary for my annual "Friendsgiving" travel tradition. For the last 5 years, instead of chowing down on a Thanksgiving feast, my former roommate and I jet off to explore, adventure and sample the tastes of the world--my … [Read more...] about Raw Vegan Lemon Cheesecake + Café Inspiration from Vienna & Budapest