Food

My friend is a private chef and caterer, so when she made me dinner at her house last week, I was of course giddy to attend.  Despite being stuffed after the gourmet meal, I could not help but indulge in…

Having exactly one full day to tour around Sonoma and do some wine tasting, I knew we had to have laser focus when planning our agenda. As the Sonoma area is rather large, we decided to focus on the Alexander…

Step aside avocado toast, this curried Nasoya Tofu toast is stealing the show! Packed with about 10 grams of protein per serving, this loaded toast is a flavorful breakfast or a satisfying lunch.  I used the Nasoya Silken Tofu which…

  Making your own dinner rolls at home is SO satisfying, and it’s so much more affordable! I love using Sprouted Spelt flour because it’s a better choice healthwise and sprouted spelt is generally a bit sweeter in flavor compared…

While inflation is causing food prices to rise, many are looking for cheaper, lesser-quality items to supplement their grocery shopping list. However, organic milk is a product that should not be subsituted out, and here’s why. FTC Notice: Although I…

  I’ve recently become addicted to Summer Rolls as they are easy to make and are a healthy dining option for a snack,  quick lunch, appetizer, or even dinner.  Using rice paper, vegetables are often rolled up with a protein…

I just entered the Wick’s Pies Recipe Challenge and made this delicious and easy-to-make Tomato Brunch Pie! Do you have extra end-of-summer tomatoes from your garden that you need to use up? Try this savory tomato dish with a delicious…

Is it Fall yet? I’m ready to start pumpkin everything! Here’s a healthy pumpkin rice dish that’s easy, high in Vitamin A, inexpensive, and tasty. Risotto takes a little time in that you must continually stir as you add more…

 I recently partnered* with One Degree Organics Brand to play with their varieties of unflavored oats in the kitchen and noticed that they promote their products as being glyphosate residue-free. Wait, hold up. Do you mean I’ve been eating oats…

  We just got back from a phenomenal trip to Costa Rica complete with jungle hikes, close-up wildlife encounters, and lots of yummy local food. As it’s so lush and green in Costa Rica, lots of fruits and vegetables are…

  As we eat primarily a plant-based diet, I get SO excited when new meat alternatives come out. Nasoya asked if I would like to try out their new Nasoya’s Plantspired Steak and I could not help but respond back with…

Entrée Recipe Contest Submission – Spicy Paneer Veggie salad with Gopi Paneer I wanted to make a salad with paneer that would be tasty, yet easy to transport should I want to bring it on a summer picnic or make…

Red lentils are unique in that they cook a bit faster than regular brown or green lentils and offer up a creamier texture. Lentils are one of my favorite legumes as they are low in calories, rich in iron and…

 I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. This post may contain affiliate links. I’m so ready to start of summer and am already catching the warm weather vibe with this…

This salad is verdant and perfect for Spring, plus it is easy to make and packs some plant based protein with a serving of lentils. Each 1/2 cup of cooked lentils has 9 grams of plant protein. Spring Salad Inspiration:…