Getting to Happy: 10 Things Robin Williams Can Teach Us About Mental Fortitude
In this world of Facebook status updates and instagram postings, celebrities and their gossip news, it’s easy to get caught up in the facade of everyone’s seemingly perfect, glamorous, and easy lives. Recently, a friend back home asked me, “Is your life as glamorous as it appears to be on Facebook?” That comment made me […]
Roasted Beets, Carrots & Sweet Potatoes
I know you might not want to hear it, but fall is slowly poking its beautiful head around the corner. Fall happens to be my favorite season, not only for the beautiful colors and crispness in the air, but also for the delicious fall foods that come along with it. Root vegetables fall into that […]
Rising Above Bullying: Sticks, Stones & Words That Always Hurt Her
Last Sunday, I was touched by an angel. I was working for Breville all weekend, as I typically do these days. It’s fun! I get to go into kitchen supply stores and hand out cappuccinos and espressos, meet new and exciting people, and play with fun kitchen toys. Let’s face it: it’s like my personalized […]
Chocolate Coconut Milk Ice Cream
I LOVE my ice cream. HUGE fan! I especially love chocolate ice cream. But the dairy doesn’t really love me, which, as you can imagine, can be a problem! Thankfully, coconut milk makes for an excellent replacement for dairy, and I’ve put together a recipe for coconut chocolate ice cream that is rich, smooth, and […]
Taking care of You: 5 Self Care Rituals for a More Relaxed, More Fun Life. Guaranteed.
When I say the words, “self care,” what comes to mind? If you’re anything like me, you sheepishly try to hide from the screen, hoping that I can’t somehow see through your computer and into your mind, which is giving you up with every flashing thought. “Self care?” you say to yourself. “Is that like […]
Sesame Honey Glazed Tempeh
I don’t eat meat anymore, but sometimes I want to sink my teeth into something that has a similar texture. A Portobello mushroom does the trick, and so does fish on the rare occasion that I decide to eat it. But tempeh works nicely too! And it’s even better when it’s marinated in some yummy […]
