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Italian Inspired Lentil Loaf (Vegan & Gluten Free)

Italian Inspired Lentil Loaf (Vegan & Gluten Free)

Looking for a food that feels fancy & festive while actually being easy & affordable? Looking for the perfect star to upgrade your “Standard Sandwich?” Looking for a Protein-Packed, Palate Pleaser?   Then look no further than this chameleon-of-cuisine!

Peanut Butter, Blueberry, Banana Smoothie (Vegan & Gluten Free)

Peanut Butter, Blueberry, Banana Smoothie (Vegan & Gluten Free)

My go to, get my day started, super-delicious, Superfood Smoothie. (This post contains affiliate links) Pre-motherhood, I found myself susceptible to certain shall we say…“speed bumps” while starting my day… I would somehow slip-into silly, self-sabotaging situations… i.e. “How is my phone suddenly stuck behind […]

Southwestern Sweet Potato Patties (Vegan & Gluten Free)

Southwestern Sweet Potato Patties (Vegan & Gluten Free)

From the first day I decided to live a “plant based life” (almost a decade ago), I have loved Veggie Burgers. They were an easily available “go-to” back before I could cook & they were an easy option in the early days of my transition. […]

The Top 10 Reasons why Real, Modern Moms are choosing Cloth Diapers over disposables

The Top 10 Reasons why Real, Modern Moms are choosing Cloth Diapers over disposables

Behind us are the days of pins and rubber pants. Between the snaps and snazzy prints, it’s hard to recognize Modern Cloth Diapers as the newest generation of those pants from the past. Nowadays, Cloth Diapers are an easy, appealing & affordable alternative to disposable […]

Bean wondering how to cook dried Chickpeas in a Pressure Cooker?

Bean wondering how to cook dried Chickpeas in a Pressure Cooker?

Vegan Instant Pot Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) Whether you’re looking to cook-up an Indian Chole, whip up some Homemade Hummus, or simply amp-up the protein in an array of delicious dishes, you need to start with cooked Chickpeas. “But in a world where I can choose […]

Sensational Summer Salad (Vegan & Gluten Free)

Sensational Summer Salad (Vegan & Gluten Free)

~Perfect For A Picnic or Potluck~ Since childhood, I have associated warm weather with outdoor parties and picnics. Once the weather gets gorgeous, I grab my bowls and bolt outside! I don’t know whether it’s the birds singing or the sunshine, but I’ve always thought […]

Totally Tastes like Tuna, (Fish Free), Chickpea Salad (Vegan & Gluten Free)

Totally Tastes like Tuna, (Fish Free), Chickpea Salad (Vegan & Gluten Free)

After transitioning to a plant based diet, and establishing a regular rotation of plant-tastic recipes, I’ve never really “missed meat.” But, I’ll be honest, I have missed specific tastes and textures. One of those top textures is that of a super stuffed, super fantastic, super delicious […]

Southwestern Sweet Potato & Black Bean Salad (Vegan & Gluten Free)

Southwestern Sweet Potato & Black Bean Salad (Vegan & Gluten Free)

Recently, a few friends of ours went camping at a local state park & invited us to drum with them in a small sunset drum circle they were having by a beautiful lake. We were delighted to join-in & jam but we were even more […]

Where have you Bean all my life? (Vegan Instant Pot Black Beans)

Where have you Bean all my life? (Vegan Instant Pot Black Beans)

When I was growing up, I wouldn’t have touched a Black Bean with a 6 foot pole (nevermind with a 6 inch fork). For some strange reason, I was under the impression that Beans were to be banished to the wastebasket. (I’d pick around every. […]