Oh my gosh, y’all! It’s finally happened! The first episode of The Refined Hippie Podcast is up! I am so extremely excited (and nervous) to have finally started this journey! This is a new and fun creative outlet for me to discuss different topics that…
Cookies! Who doesn’t love a good cookie?! Finding a delicious “healthy” cookie, however, can prove to be a challenge. One of my favorite brands, Simple Mills, creates a scrumptious cookie mix that’s gluten-free and can easily be made vegan. Recently, I decided to change it…
It’s May and that means my husband’s birthday and rhubarb season! He grew eating and loves strawberry rhubarb pie so every year I make it for him. Prior to him and me meeting, I had never had strawberry rhubarb. Perhaps it’s not a common southern…
The first time I ever tried jackfruit was at a veggie restaurant in downtown Miami. The hubby and I were seated in a lush outdoor patio over looking the street, the perfect spot to people watch (Miami has some of the best people watching). It…
This is my healthy vegan take on an all-time classic, coleslaw! It’s creamy, crunchy, and perfect for warm weather BBQs. This recipe only requires 6 ingredients, all of which are pretty common staples in most households. I’ve made this recipe with vegan mayo before, however,…
Are you plant curious? Do you care about the environment? Are you against animal cruelty? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, then you’ll love this interview! Recently, I sat down with my good friend and fellow plant-based vegan, Maggie Griner,…
When preparing food, there are a few tools in my kitchen that I absolutely cannot live without! These make my time in the kitchen quicker, more efficient, and more enjoyable. They really have changed how I cook! But you don’t have to be completely plant-based…
Ah, chickpeas, aka garbanzo beans. What a versatile little legume. Perfect in hummus, pasta (yes, pasta made of chickpeas exists and it’s delicious), salads, curries, and more! Recently, I’ve been enjoying using them as the base for “chicken” or “tuna” salad. This recipe is perfect…
What do almond butter, ginger, and turmeric have in common? They just so happen to be some of my favorite foods that’s what AND the ingredients in this delicious dressing. The inspiration for this recipe comes from the almond butter turmeric salad dressing from Trader…
Ingredients: 3-4 servings of your favorite pasta* Arugula Walnut Pesto 1 packed cup of fresh arugula 1/3 cup walnuts 1/4 cup pine nuts 1 tsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp dried basil (or a few fresh basil leaves) 1/4 tsp salt 1/3 cup water Directions: Cook…
