In January, the promise of a warm, comforting, delicious breakfast is usually the only motivation I have to get out of bed. It’s even better when that breakfast is already waiting for me and my large cup of coffee to cozy up at the table. And no, this does not require a live-in chef, or extremely generous husband/boyfriend/roommate. Just a little thinking ahead the day before. Which is why the humble muffin is so great. […]
By Ashley | Dessert , Raw Vegan Dessert , Recipes
Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe that anyone with a sweet tooth has a deep appreciation for the 7 Layer Bar, or whatever it is you call that sweet, crunchy, gooey, coconutty, chocolate-flecked, caramel-laden dessert filled with sweetened condensed milk. Never in a million years did any of us think that this bar could be remotely healthy, right? Well . . . let’s just say I found a couple bloggers who made […]
Anyone else ready for 2015 to end and 2016 to begin? Close one door, and open another? I will happily continue to nurture the relationships, ideas, and aspirations from 2015, but in other ways I need a fresh start. I recently left a job that I had committed myself to this past year, and I’m recovering from a stubborn respiratory infection that knocked me down early last week, just in time for Christmas. So let’s […]
Happy December Everyone! We have almost made it through 2015! For some of us, this may mean just “making it through.” For others, maybe we conquered many obstacles and thrived in ways we never even imagined. Either way, we have grown, and we are exactly where we need to be, right now. I am grateful to have accomplished a lot personally and professionally, as well as taken time to appreciate the little things and really […]
By Ashley | Hot Beverage , Recipes
Some girls get giddy when they receive roses. But me? I much prefer discovering 50 pounds of fruit in my trunk. That’s true love in my world. Luckily, most of it is apples, which last a while. But they obviously don’t last forever. So I have been challenging myself to create as many different recipes with apples as possible. I came up with this apple cider-esque latte that is oh so comforting and captures the […]
I just know you’re going to love this lentil and squash salad! Comfort food season has begun, but who says hearty food can’t be healthy? My love affair with fall has something to do with the gorgeous weather and slower pace of life. And the transition from summer to chilly weather gives me a reason to buy new sweaters and boots. And let’s not forget, the FOOD. There is something about the food this time […]