The holidays are upon us and so begins the planning. Creating dishes that are festive and colorful is a priority. This Fall beet, squash, and orange quinoa pilaf definitely fits the bill. The recipe was inspired by one of my good friends, Nika, after recently…
Chili for chilly weather? Yes, please. Below is the Best Plant-Based Chili Recipe ever! At least in my personal opinion. 🙂 It’s loaded with beans, veggies, and a baked tofu crumble that’s sure to please all palettes, plant-based and omnivorous alike, with its hearty and…
These little fingerling potatoes might be my new favorite thing! Not only are they cute, but the bag I bought had an assortment of colors…so much fun! Of course colored tiny potatoes are not necessary for this recipe; regular colored ones will do as well.…
Making sure I’m getting lots of greens in my diet is extremely important. Leafy greens contain all type of important nutrients and antioxidants that keep our bodies in tip top shape. Cilantro itself is pretty impressive. And personally I think it’s delicious. However, for some…
It’s finally starting to feel like fall in Charleston so naturally eating squash seems in order. There are so many different types, acorn, spaghetti, butternut, all unique and delicious in their own right. However, I have a new favorite, delicata squash! I just tried this…
It’s that time of the year again. Time to ramp up that immune system to ensure our bodies are in tip top shape so they can fend off any illnesses floating around out there! I love making my usual ginger shots, but am switching it…
After years of anticipation, the documentary showcasing elite athletes thriving on a plant-based diet came out! Last week Derek and I saw the premier of The Game Changers, and it was well worth the wait. I truly believe it’s going to change the way people…
Cha-cha-cha-chia! Anyone remember chia pets? As a kid I had no clue what chia was other than from the commercials advertising those lovable little sprout growing terra cotta pets. Not exactly the cuddliest toy, but pretty darn cute! (FYI: Apparently they still exist. I googled.)…
There are many health and ethical reasons why we shouldn’t drink dairy milk. I even did a whole podcast episode on it for gosh sakes! When choosing an alternative milk, there are plenty of options these days. Almond, soy, hemp, or oat are among the…
Mmm potatoes, so satisfying! Our culture definitely has a love/hate relationship with these little tubers. They’ve been ridiculed off and on for decades! However, the concern shouldn’t be with the potatoes, but rather all the toppings that are typically added, butter, sour cream, cheese, milk,…
