I was never in love with avocados. Yet, they are everywhere and after several years of living in California they grew on me a bit. Really, you’re hard pressed to not find avocado on the menu in California and elsewhere. From vegans to paleos, everyone has embraced the avocado and with good reason. They are…

When you love to cook, but tend to eat the same things over and over, inspiration is necessary. Cooking shows are awesome, but most tend not to cook the way I eat. (Why can’t there be a vegetable forward cooking show?!) Here is a list of some of my favorite places to go when I…

When I told my family that I was going vegan, my brother told me that there was no way I would last because I loved cheese too much. Six years later, I am not looking back. This Cashew Cheese has become a staple in my diet as a dairy alternative. It’s a softer cheese and…

I never liked the taste commercial sports drinks. And I’m a person who doesn’t believe in drinking (or eating) something that I don’t like. Finding a an alternative became a must for when I started training for my first half marathon. Fortunately, I realized that I could make my own homemade sports drink. I’ve used…

I love falafel. I think when Trader Joe’s stopped having their Falafel wrap, was a very sad day for me. It was an easy go to meal for me, especially when I was traveling. Now I need to find other places for my falafel fix or make my own. I’ve found some options to be…