It takes time to appreciate family traditions and recipes. There are very few things that stand this test of time- photos, heirlooms, memories. Unfortunately, people don’t. Since starting this blog all I could think about is the need to document the recipes that I have…

  Healthy baked plantain chips served alongside a spicy vegan nacho cheese sauce that’s delicious and addicting! A zesty and flavorful snack that’s perfect for a party or a night at home.   A Healthy Vegan Snack Sometimes you just want nacho cheese but don’t…

Bonjour! As I write this post I am sitting in a huge window filled room looking out onto a quaint street in Paris while visiting our friends Brianne and Todd.  We have been spending our days eating amazing pastries and crusty breads while sipping on…

We love figs.  We also love lemon. And we definitely love pizza, so we decided to create one that incorporated these distinctive ingredients.  We opted to use balsamic reduction and a creamy cashew cheese sauce to give it a savory element to contrast the sweet…

  A simple vegan pasta recipe that’s healthy and light yet big on flavor. This garlic and chanterelle mushroom pappardelle is made with roasted garlic and lots of buttery chanterelles for one amazing plant-based meal!   Chanterelle Mushrooms One of the things that make the…

This wrap is another example of finding inspiration from delicious restaurants around NYC.  There was a little corner deli near the school that I used to teach at that I loved walking to and either getting a fresh sandwich, wrap, or maybe a soup during…

It’s Friday!  And starting today we will include a new feature on our site called Fun Drink Friday!!!  We thought this might be an exciting idea because we love to have a drink periodically, especially on Friday and I’m sure many people can relate.  For…

If you have never made spring rolls at home, we highly recommend it.  It’s just fun.  In fact, we like to make them as an appetizer when we are having company over and sometimes just provide the fixings and let the guests roll their own. …

Now I know that many people have a negative connotation with tofu, especially many of my own family and friends from Montana.  It reminds me a little of my own view of olives a few years back.  My first experience with olives was on my…

Sometimes you just need to use things up.  Plain and simple.  That happens quite frequently as a vegetarian.  We always have lots of vegetables in our fridge and sometimes we have to be creative so food doesn’t go to waste.  This time though, it wasn’t…