I have to be honest. I never really got on board with the kale trend a few years ago, other than throwing a bit in my smoothie knowing all that delicious sweet fruit would mask the bitter green taste. I was kind of burnt out with green salads around that time anyway. They just didn’t satisfy anymore. But sometime between now and then I discovered a few things. 1. When you lovingly massage kale with […]

Who else loves blueberry pie?? Everyone! Okay, great. Because it’s my favorite fruit pie too! This time of year blueberries are everywhere. And they are super sweet so I honestly eat them like popcorn. Bonus points if you find those plump and juicy wild blueberries or if you go berry picking! Hint: buy or pick extra because you are going to want to make this pie 😉 And because blueberries are so tasty in their […]

This light salad is my answer to the question “What do I do with the rest of this gigantic watermelon?” Because we are all in that situation at least once every summer. This recipe is also incredibly yummy. And takes 5 minutes to make. And it just leaves ya feeling light and fresh, and ready to conquer the world! The recipe makes 4 good-size servings. And to make it heartier, I bet it would be […]

I find pound cake to be very nostalgic. Nobody is unhappy while eating pound cake! It’s like cake, but richer, more buttery, and more rustic! I love that slices of this cake are typically served with a sauce or whipped cream, and often topped with fruit – more interesting and tasty than frosting in my opinion! After perusing some recipes, I decided to adapt one of my healthy muffin recipes to a clean eating vegan […]

As much as I LOVE sharing my own personal recipes with you, I decided to change things up this week! Recipe development is crazy fun for me, and it’s exciting and humbling to share my creations with you all, but there is this whole frontier of awesome artists and entrepreneurs who are redefining plant-based cuisine, and I was lucky enough to have an unforgettable experience with this recently. Thus, I am introducing you to an […]

Pudding. Budino. Pots de crème. Heaven on Earth. Whatever you call the silky rich custard that is the perfect end to any meal – you want and need more of it in your life. Indulgent as it is, we can still healthify this much-loved dessert. “How?” You ask. Avocados, of course! And plenty of cacao; that wonderful superfood that creates the chocolate-y goodness in this world. So let’s simplify dessert tonight. No oven or stovetop […]