Conscious Coupling in the Kitchen, Episode 1: Pecan Butter
I’m kind of obsessed with pecan butter. It’s creamy and sweet, and yet there is no sugar in it. Something about those pecans just makes everything taste sweeter… And since my husband, Ted, likes pecan butter so much (and often polishes off a batch before I’ve had a chance to fully enjoy it), I’ve invited […]
Are you giving up yourself for your to-do list? Here’s how to stop it today.
When was the last time you did something for yourself? I’m talking about getting a massage. Taking yourself out to dinner. Buying yourself something you really wanted. Going for a walk instead of cleaning the dishes after dinner. Celebrating yourself and all of your awesomeness just because (oh, I’m sorry, did you think you needed […]
Collard Green Wraps
I don’t always eat raw, but when I do, I really strive for it to be as tasty as possible. In order to do this, I like to combine sauces like pesto and cashew sour cream, and different flavored and colored vegetables like fresh herbs, red cabbage, and the like. In this recipe for collard […]
Beauty in Breakdown: How Your Emotions can Guide you to Make Better Choices
I don’t cry a lot. I’m not sure why. It just doesn’t happen that often. Don’t get me wrong – I get upset when I hear sad stories, or when bad things happen to good people. But most of the time I just get quiet and pensive rather than let the tears fall. I retreat […]
Chocolate Chip Almond Meal Cookies – Vegan & Gluten & Refined Sugar Free
Do you make your own almond milk? If so, do you ever wonder what to do with that leftover almond meal? Don’t throw it away! You can stick it in the freezer to use later for pancakes, savory dishes, and even cookies! Like this recipe for almond meal chocolate chip cookies! They pack a serious […]
Always in a rush? This technique will help to slow things down
Stop me if you’ve been in this situation before: You’re in the car. You’ve left your house later than you were supposed to. You have a meeting that starts in 25 minutes, but you’re actually 30 minutes away. That doesn’t include time to find a parking spot, and it certainly doesn’t include any traffic or […]
