June marks the one year anniversary of my first year on my plant-based/vegan journey! I wanted to do something special for you guys to celebrate, so today I'm sharing my very first vlog. In more exciting news I have a very special guest who is the nearest and dearest to my heart, and the behind-the-scenes… Continue reading Our First Year Vegan with Andrew and Teresa Kline
How to Make Cold Brew Coffee
Does anyone else need an extra large helping of caffeine after this long weekend to get back into the swing of things? I'm sharing the good stuff with the Cold Brew recipe Andrew has been brewing for years! Much like we switch from oatmeal to smoothies with the seasons, we also switch up our coffee… Continue reading How to Make Cold Brew Coffee
Restorative Berry Breakfast Smoothie
We have all been asked the question, would you rather be hot or cold.... and I can confidently say with both hands raised, HOT is forever my choice. I live for these sizzling seasons. The warm weather motivates me to cram as much in as possible to make the most of these sun soaked days.… Continue reading Restorative Berry Breakfast Smoothie
Grocery Shopping Tips and Favorites: Trader Joe’s
It's time for a grocery cart heart to heart! This week I took a trip to one of my favorite grocery stores, Trader Joe's with some of my favorite co-workers, Terrell, Megan and Kim. Terrell and Megan have recently started adjusting to eating a more plant-based diet. Kim was along for the ride, as she… Continue reading Grocery Shopping Tips and Favorites: Trader Joe’s
How a Plant-Based Diet Impacts Your Health
You may have stumbled upon to this site for a number of different reasons. My hope is you have found my little corner of the web to be a resource for different tips and nuggets that help you believe that living a plant-based lifestyle is possible... despite the pushback you may receive from others, or… Continue reading How a Plant-Based Diet Impacts Your Health
Vegan Guide to Eating Out On-the-Go
Flowers are in bloom, the temperature is rising, and every day I leave my jacket at home and get a little extra Vitamin D, my itch for a vacation grows! Can anyone else relate? Getaways also mean road trips and eating away from home, so it's good to have some solid food options in your… Continue reading Vegan Guide to Eating Out On-the-Go
Shopping Seasonal Produce: Spring
This week we're taking a look at another way to shop smart in the produce section. It can seem a little backwards that processed foods can be cheaper than your fruits and veggies, but knowing what to shop for throughout the year can help you spend those healthy dollars wisely. Not only is it good… Continue reading Shopping Seasonal Produce: Spring
Produce Shopping: Dirty Dozen vs. Clean Fifteen
You may remember from my previous post, Eating for Nourishment… My Food Story , Organic eating is the first food philosophy that really resonated with me. You might also remember the part where I had to start buying my own groceries, and the organic price tag kicked me right back to nutrition square one. So how… Continue reading Produce Shopping: Dirty Dozen vs. Clean Fifteen
Spring and Easter Sentiments
All holidays are special in their own way, but there is something so bright and hopeful about Easter isn't there? I remember waking up when I was little, so excited to find my Easter basket full of treats... and a brand new toothbrush and tube of toothpaste. - My mom is a dental hygienist so… Continue reading Spring and Easter Sentiments
Plant-Based/Vegan Tips for Eating Out
We've talked a lot about different tips and recipes for home-cooked, plant-based meals, however it's probably time to address the elephant in the room. What about when you don't feel like cooking, and you're looking forward to a night out? I'm going to be real about the fact that focusing on a plant-based diet can… Continue reading Plant-Based/Vegan Tips for Eating Out