I can easily say that the NUMBER ONE thing that I get asked about making are EASY, WHOLESOME snacks that the entire family will enjoy. My knee jerk reaction tends to lean towards fresh fruits and veggies with wholesome dips like hummus or nut butters. But someone, somewhere wants something even easier that they can…
Snacks
Strawberry Balsamic Fruit Rolls
When you were a kid, what were your favorite snacks? I would like to say that mine were something healthy like apples with peanut butter, grapes, or organic raw sprouted seed crisps……ya right. I would have killed for a plate full of bagel bites, cool ranch Doritos, ham and cheese stack Lunchables, Capri sun, and…
Travel Food: Plant Based on a Plane
Traveling and learning about new cultures is one of the greatest joys in life. But, while travelling can be an incredible and life changing experience, the actually physical “travelling” can be exhausting and have less than stellar food choices. And while my diet has changed drastically over the years; eliminating meat, dairy, tons of “convenience” foods,…
Lil’ Puddin Pudding
A few weeks ago, my husband and I were going to our friend’s house to have a fun lazy Sunday having dinner and playing with their two adorable boys. On the way over my friend Sarah asked me to pick a package of instant pudding for a recipe she needed for her son’s school project. …
Gluten-Free Gingerbread Bites
To me, the end of the year can sometimes feel like a spinning wheel of to-do lists. We try and stop to enjoy the little moments, but it can be overwhelming. Deadlines need to be reached, cookies to be made, gifts to be bought, and not to mention you need some time to work out, because…
Spiced Hazelnut Cacao Clusters
Recently my husband and I, along with one of our best friends took a much-needed vacation to Portland, Oregon. We wanted to do it in the fall so our friend could experience real chilly weather (she lives in Los Angeles). We found a cabin in the middle of wine country and we enjoyed a full…
Cinnamon Caramel Dip
With Halloween just around the corner I have felt the external pressure from all around to buy and consume ultra-indulgent, decadent, and highly processed junk food. It’s part of the holiday season, and I am all for a little indulgence, but if I can create a treat that is just as indulgent and delicious without…