Seaweed! Those who know me well, know that I love mermaids! Ever since The Little Mermaid came out (it was my first movie experience) Ariel has been my idol! My childhood summers were spent in my grandparents pool flipping around, legs pressed tightly together, pretending…
Austin, Texas has many nicknames…The Capitol City, ATX, Bat City, River City, and my particular favorite, of course, Hippie Haven. Prior to our departure, I heard many good things about the city. Everyone who had visited told me that I’d love it! They also said…
Episode 7 of The Refined Hippie Podcast is up and I couldn’t be more excited about my guest! Derek McKee is a windsurfer, yogi, web developer, plant-based advocate, and my husband! Obviously I know his story really well and knew he’d be a great guest.…
Protein, protein, protein! Where do you get yours from? Are you getting enough? Too much? This is a hot topic these days, but why? The current protein obsession comes from marketing, advertising, and Big Animal Agriculture. Similar to the “low-fat” diet of the 90’s or…
Ever since I was a kid key lime pie has been my favorite dessert! I loved the texture, tart yet sweet flavor, and richness. I loved it so much that I made it our “cutting pie” at my wedding (my husband and I had lots…
Creamy, rich, and totally satifying! All the words that help to describe a really good soup. This roasted cauliflower soup fits the bill! It’s often thought that only dairy/cream can make a soup creamy. But I assure you that is not the case! Thick and…
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,…
