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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…

Vegan Crab Cakes With Remoulade

Vegan Crab Cakes With Remoulade

“Coronavirus or crab cakes?” I sat and stared at my computer screen for over an hour, trying to decide on whether I should write about something helpful regarding the pandemic. As a vegan food blogger, what sort of dick would I be if I didn’t…

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…

Artist Renea Dauntes + Million Dollar Vegan Mac-n-Cheese

Artist Renea Dauntes + Million Dollar Vegan Mac-n-Cheese

A few years back, I began a blog post topic called Black Fig Society, in which I showcased local and non-local artists on what inspired them to create. In their interviews, they shared daily rituals they performed to feed their creative energy. They also shared…

Smoky Black Bean Tortilla Soup to Warm Your Soul

Smoky Black Bean Tortilla Soup to Warm Your Soul

We are approaching the end of February, and I am NOT ready to let winter slip away from my blistered and cut hands! This weather is what I live for when it comes to creating comfort food and other warming recipes. And make no mistake,…

Dining With Desire

Dining With Desire

The special day dedicated to romantic love, friendship, and adoration is fast approaching. Why must Valentine’s Day get a bad rap by some? Alert the media because I adore it wholeheartedly as it is one of my love languages. Whether you choose to celebrate it…

Bangin’ Bangers With Rutabaga Mash

Bangin’ Bangers With Rutabaga Mash

Holy hotdog, do these Bangin’ Bangers with Rutabaga Mash hit the spot! For the longest time, I have wanted to make this British/Irish dish because it is the epitome of comfort food for me! There is nothing better than a heaping bowl of rutabaga mash…

That Vegan Hygge Life

That Vegan Hygge Life

I have seen the word “hygge” all over the place lately. Pronounced as “WHO-guh,” the Danish concept is about incorporating quality of coziness within your life to feel more content and comfortable. My thoughts are, “where the hell do I sign up?!?” I need more…