I created these Chocolate Chip Cookie Scones because I needed an excuse to eat an obnoxiously large chocolate chip cookie, but the latter title certainly doesn’t sound as sophisticated. Also, I had yet to post a scone recipe on the blog, so scones it is! First, let me clarify. These are a bit of a loose interpretation of a scone. The shape, thickness, amount of baking powder and overall texture are definitely scone-like. However, because […]
By Ashley | Breakfast , Snack , Uncategorized
Ever bake something so delicious that it doesn’t even make it’s way to a container? You literally just eat it all fresh off the pan? I too am guilty of this delicious crime. Case in point: this Cinnamon Crunch Granola. I am all about that cinnamon crunch! it’s a throwback to the days when I would go to Panera once or twice a month to indulge in the well-known bagel of the same name. You […]
A plant-based foodie’s experience at Mora Asian Fusion & Sushi 24108 W Lockport Street, Plainfield IL Website I dined at Mora on a Tuesday night in February 2017. FYI: This is not a sponsored post and all opinions are my own. The Atmosphere There are certainly elements that are what I would imagine are reminescent of genuine Japanese dining. Low seating (on ottoman stools), burgundy decor, mirrors, a blingy bar, wooden chopsticks, table spacing appropriate […]
By Ashley | Dessert , Raw Vegan Dessert , Recipes
Things that make my heart sing: Cheesecake Tart, citrusy dessert Blueberries Pillows of whipped cream I will eat all of these everyday. Breakfast. Lunch. Afternoon snack. Dinner. Dessert. Bedtime snack. Do I eat a lot? Don’t answer that. Point is, creamy citrus desserts are my thang. Especially in the winter. I need bright flavors on cold gloomy days. And I know that I’m not alone. So let’s use dessert to cheer us up! Hence, this […]
By Ashley | Breakfast , Dessert , Uncategorized
My quest to create the perfect healthy chocolate chip cookie has been a long one. Being that it’s just a cookie, you would think it would have been the first dessert I nailed, but most of the results have been good, when what I want is EPIC. Then something happened. I saw a raw chocolate chip cookie recipe that changed my mindset. Why not stop attempting to find the perfect blend of healthy flours and […]
By Ashley | Entree , Hot Beverage , Recipes , Uncategorized
Welcome to another freezing Friday in Chicago. I work 4 blocks from home, and still – the commute dread is REAL. My California blood ain’t made for this arctic weather. But I know too well that complaining about the cold only makes it worse. So I turn to steamy eats and drinks to warm me up and improve my mood on these gloomy days when I have the shivers from my head to my toes. Healthifed […]