Halloween is around the corner so let’s talk candy! I’m a fan. I’m pro candy y’all! Not all candy is created equal though. There are multiple reasons someone may go looking for alternative options. Allergies, intolerances, veganism, vegetarianism, better ingredients, eco-friendly packaging, or even boycotting the shady business practices of some of the biggest companies…
Read MoreWhen I was 13 and learning how to be a vegetarian, my access to the internet was limited to the school library computer. I realize that makes me sound very old, but I’m really not! That’s just how far technology has come in such a short period of time! In the “old” days we had…
Read More1tbsp. Butter (of your choosing) 1/4c. Chopped Red Onion 1 (medium) Chopped Sweet Potato 1 Chopped Carrot 2 PC veggie “chicken breasts” broken up Fluffy handful of Spinach 8c water (or half vegetable broth) 3 bay leaves Rosemary, salt, and pepper to taste (I make the noodles separately so that they don’t get soggy in…
Read MoreColder days bring apples in season, dried fruits, and darker chocolates. As a celebratory lunch, the kids are having sweet roll ups (instead of our customary pickles, cucumbers, olives, and cheese). -whole wheat wrap smeared with cream cheese (we use spinach dip when we are having a savory roll up) -chopped dried cranberries -chopped dark…
Read MoreYields 1 dozen regular size, plus a dozen toddler size! What you need: 2c. Oats 1c. Whole wheat flour 4tsp. Baking Powder 4tbsp. Bran Flakes 2tbsp. Sesame Seeds 2tbsp. Unsweetened Shredded Coconut 1/4c. Chopped Dark Chocolate Chips 1/4c. Chopped Dried Cranberries 2tbsp. Agave Nectar Juice from half a Lemon 1c. Vanilla Almond Milk *2tbsp. oil…
Read MoreHappy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! That being said, we are not Irish. I can’t really justify celebrating all things Irish, when we are not. It seems odd to me. I realize that in Ireland, they celebrate St. Patrick and his good deeds. They celebrate by going to mass though, not getting blind-drunk on green whiskey!…
Read More1 tbsp chia seeds 1 tbsp flax seeds a few sprigs (chopped) parsley 1 c (chopped) spinach 1/2c strawberries 1 banana 1 c almond milk *the fruit is interchangeable. Choose whichever ones you like:) 1. Blend like a champ! 2. Fight your toddler for a sip;) I like to pair it with a rice cake…
Read More1 c. chopped, small, potatoes (I left the skin on) 3/4-1 c. lentils 1 peeled/cubed apple 2 chopped carrots 1 small chopped onion 2 tsp olive oil 2-4 c, apple broth (or vegetable broth, but it won’t be as sweet) cinnamon curry powder sea salt/pepper to taste dumplings (flour, water or milk, salt) Cook the…
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