I was toying with the idea of calling these Stoner Cookies. Or Cabin Fever Cookies. Because both would have been applicable. After two days locked indoors, due to an insane amount of snow here in Boulder, I was experiencing SEVERE cabin fever. Y’all know I hate sitting still for very long. And even though I’m […]
Casa Alvarez Foods Review + Jackfruit Chili Stew
Jackfruit! My long lost love. I haven’t seen you in so long. And what better way to reintroduce one of the most versatile plant-based staples in my cooking, than to pair it with the delicious, locally-made chile verde from Casa Alvarez Foods? The Boulder-based brand prides itself on delicious veggie chile verdes that are smokey, […]
Beyond Meat Stuffed Pepper
Beyond Meat is BLOWING up. Everywhere. Carl’s Jr., Del Taco, now Dunkin’ Donuts. The plant-based movement is so real right now, and I love that even all the fast food places are adopting at least one solid vegan option. And to me, there is no better vegan junk food, than Beyond Meat. I also appreciate […]
Quick Butternut Squash Soup Recipe + Beyond Broth Review
Though I am VERY angry about four (yes, FOUR) straight days of snow in Boulder this week, my silver lining has been that I’ve got lots of cooking done. Basically-if this weather keeps up, I’ll be 20 lbs heavier by December. And with high temps currently floating around the high teens (sigh-I’m getting angrier just […]
Bona Fide Bites and Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Bowl
Farmer’s market season has really peaked here in Boulder! It’s basically a weekly holiday, and the whole town celebrates downtown every Wednesday and Saturday with local produce, food trucks, music, breweries, yoga and delicious homegrown products. And though I love the influx of Colorado corn, peaches, kale, zucchini and tomatoes pouring out of the market […]
Homemade Coconut Cashew Yogurt
The past few months, I’ve really tried to focus on making everything from scratch and using as little plastic of packaging as possible. Anything store bought, aside from produce and nuts, I try to avoid. Anything with a long list of even really clean ingredients, I’m trying to avoid with homemade variations. And though I […]