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10 Must-Haves For A Plant-Based Kitchen

10 Must-Haves For A Plant-Based Kitchen

No matter what type of delicious dishes you create in the kitchen, cooking is ALWAYS a reason to have the best quality equipment to crank out those masterpieces! Without proper tools and gadgets, cooking can seem like a chore or something less desired, but it…

Chef Sam Blackburn + Nana’s Tuna Salad

Chef Sam Blackburn + Nana’s Tuna Salad

A few years ago, I interviewed artists and creatives on their inspirations. We spoke about art, music, food, and memories. Life got in the way, and I stopped with the interviews. Like most of you, during this unprecedented time, I began revisiting ideas and projects…

Morning Routine + Lovely Leche

Morning Routine + Lovely Leche

Lately, I’ve been waking in the morning to find myself thinking about death. I have no idea where this is coming from, and it’s freaking me out. As I approach the big 5-0 this coming December, I can’t help but wonder if my subconscious is…

Evolving Our Food Choices

Evolving Our Food Choices

I hear the phrase, “you are what you eat” quite often. And when I come across it time and time again, I can’t help but feel attacked. From a nutrition and health perspective, it serves as a solid reminder to eat all of the good-for-you…

Escaping + Tofu and Black Bean Buddha Bowl

Escaping + Tofu and Black Bean Buddha Bowl

The other day, my kids expressed their feelings of going stir-crazy because they couldn’t leave the house to hang out with friends. I guess you could say they needed an escape from their “new normal” of being cooped up inside over the last few months.…

Inspirations + Pesto Farfalle With Peaches and Herbs

Inspirations + Pesto Farfalle With Peaches and Herbs

It’s about damn time! Peaches have arrived in our grocery stores, ya’ll! It’s so funny when we crave the foods that aren’t in season because we know we can’t have them. I’ve been waiting for MONTHS to get my hands on the hairy little f*$kers!…

Practicing Self-Compassion Through Cooking

Practicing Self-Compassion Through Cooking

How is everyone doing? How are all of you feeling? For me, today, I am in a good place. I rolled out of bed, brushed my teeth, and put on my favorite vintage dress that hangs in my closet all year long. In all of…

Positive Power of Food + Cauliflower Chickpea Tikka Masala

Positive Power of Food + Cauliflower Chickpea Tikka Masala

Last week, I excitedly wrote about the arrival of Spring in all its glory. This week, I decided part of me is still in Winter mode and needs additional comfort food. Hey, I’m a gal who reserves the right to change her mind! Staying indoors…

Spring Into Seasonal Eating

Spring Into Seasonal Eating

Hello, my beloved readers! I want to provide a little normalcy to you during this very different time. Concern and confinement within our homes are the new norms. I understand how trying to be excited about ANYTHING is a bit hard. For me, I look…

My Daily Dozen Diary

My Daily Dozen Diary

I have never been one to fall into the diet culture and stay there. Yes, I have tried the Keto diet, Whole30, No-Sugar diet, and even intermittent fasting. Did one or two of those diets work for me? Yes, they did. Did I gain my…