Tips For Eating and Living Well
Is anyone else tired of pumpkin spice everything when it comes to fall flavors? This year, I’m all about maple — in my lattes, breads, and cookies! My family and friends have been all about these Maple Pecan Cookies, so I had to break my blog silence and post this recipe for you guys to try. These might be my new favorite cookies! …
That’s right, you read that correctly — Oatmeal Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies. And since I’m a plant-based dietitian who believes in eating for health as well as pleasure, I made these cookies both delicious AND nutritious! I’ve even eaten them for breakfast without feeling guilty. True story. …
Happy Fall, everyone! To celebrate my favorite season, I decided to create a sweet caramel apple bread that will fill your home with the fall aromas of baked apples and cinnamon. And to top it off, I added date caramel to make it extra special. Oh man. This cake bread is so good, you’d never guess that it’s vegan, gluten-free, and oil free!…
It’s officially my favorite time of year — the air is crisp, the leaves are beautiful colors, and the anticipation (but not quite the stress) of the upcoming holidays is upon us. Many of us are making plans for the Thanksgiving feast, which can become slightly more complicated if you adhere to a plant-based diet.
But let’s be honest — even though it’s Thanksgiving tradition to include it, the turkey is the least exciting menu item. So when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, I’m ALL about the sides! …
When David and I bought our house in the fall of 2013, I was ecstatic to find that the previous owners had built six raised beds in the back yard. I immediately researched composting and asked for a composting barrel for Christmas. That following summer I enjoyed three different types of tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, and various herbs.
My summer plants have since gone by the wayside, leaving room for winter greens (woohoo!). In September, David and I went to the farmer’s market and bought some transplants for the garden. Now, nearly two months later, I can finally go out to my garden to get some fresh kale for my morning smoothie or green juice.
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