Something I continue to learn about life is that the more you are open to change, the happier you will be. I tend to be someone who has expectations of a daily routine and if something comes off kilter, it can throw me off. People tell me that when you have kids, these “expectations” tend…
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Gluten-free Vegan Trefoil Cookies
Today is monumental. It is one of those lessons of tenancity and perseverance. It is a life moment of realizing that I am a slave to the kitchen. No wait, that isn’t right. It is a life moment of realizing that you can do anything that you put your mind to. What taught me this? The Trefoil Girl…
Raw Cheesy Noodles
From what I hear(and what I am personally experiencing),people who stick to a raw diet will encourage you to keep your meals simple. I, of course, have been Pinning like a madwoman all of the incredibly beautiful raw foods that my brain cannot fully comprehend–seriously, there are some talented chefs out there! Once I get a dehydrator, I…
Vegan Chocolate-Covered Spoons
Sometimes the simple things are just in order. Everybody knows that Valentine’s Day is the holiday of chocolate,so these spoons fit perfectly into the categories of: Simple. Chocolate-y. Romantic. {A fancier way to make a cup of hot chocolate} Perfect to romantically serve to your loved one while you snuggle with each other next to…
Vegan Marshmallow Hearts
It’s that time again! Holiday-themed food time. {applause} And what better way to kick off our month of Valentine’s Day treats than to make homemade candy?! I never thought making candy would be so fulfilling to my soul. But I spent almost 4 hours in the kitchen yesterday making candy with the biggest smile on my…
Cookbooks and Cookies
I’m currently having a love affair with my cookbooks. In fact, since Greg has been gone, I have a pile cozily lying next to me on my bed. I even just bought a professional pastry chef book this week. No seriously. This book is no joke. Like 4″ thick no joke. It lies in Greg’s spot for the…
Gluten-free Vegan Sugar-Coated Donuts
Gluten-Free Vegan Sugar-Coated Donuts Last night, I was caught watching the OWN station on television. I don’t usually make a habit of it typically but there was something about the Jane Fonda interview that rapidly caught my attention. It touched my heart deeply, partly because I empathized a lot of what she was saying. But the thing that she said that…
