Blog Goals, NOT Resolutions…

I’m not one for new year’s resolutions and empty promises just because the date changes.  I don’t understand why people feel the need to make a shift in their lives when January 1st rolls around, when typical goals like being healthier, losing weight, exercising more and dropping bad habits should be something to strive for all year long.  There’s […]

Butternut Squash, Cranberry & Chard Toasted Raviolis

For a spur of the moment Christmas recipe, these toasted raviolis turned up being a dish of epic proportions.  Not only did this make 60, (YES, 60!) delectable little baked squares, but it was one of the easiest dishes to assemble.  Though time-consuming, the wonton wrappers made construction a cinch, and the food processor helped […]

Honey Lavender Facewash

Going along with the idea of homemade, natural shampoo and conditioner, I’ve also been looking for a great facewash that doesn’t consist of 2675265436 chemicals and additives.  So what did we do?  Make it ourselves of course!  The honey and lavender makes it’s soothing and anti-bacterial, but the baking soda makes it cleansing and exfoliating.  You’ll literally be […]

Thanksgiving Recap

Our first vegetarian Thanksgiving was absolutely amazing.  I figure it took me 7 hours to make 2 vegan pies, sweet potato rolls, stuffing, soup and pumpkin banana bread ALL  from scratch (thank god, I took the day before the holiday off from work).  Add to that another 2 hours to makes the kale mashed potatoes, […]

A Different Breed of Recipe: Homemade Shampoo!

So 10 months into my vegetarian lifestyle and I’ve come to believe a few sterotypes that go along with sustaining this healthy diet. 1.  Vegetarians do yoga.  People I’ve met in person and through this community GENERALLY take great physical care of themselves and that translates into excersice of some kind.  For most meat-free people […]

Sweet Potato Oat Pancakes

Our new favorite pancakes! ( I think we enjoy them even more because they’re vegan!)              2 cups mashed sweet potatoes 3 cups rolled oats 2 cups coconut milk 3/4 cup whole wheat flour (add a little more if they turn out too moist) 2 tbsp baking powder 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp nutmeg […]