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The Lunch Box: Kid-Friendly, Eco-Friendly, Budget-Friendly

As we approach a new school year it’s time to start thinking about packing lunches again. Packing a meal for the children that we love and care for takes time and thought…

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Vitamix My Breakfast

I recently became the proud new owner of a Vitamix, and I can say without exaggerating that it has been a life changer! One of the biggest differences it has made…

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My Vegan Luau

I grew up participating in the beautiful festivities of the Hawaiian Luau. Whether I was visiting the Island of Oahu with my family and attending a luau or whether we were having one of own…

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Spiralized

After the spiralizer hit the shelves, it didn’t take long for people to go out and buy one of their very own! For some people, it was a delicious no-noodle zucchini pesto…

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My Vegan Easter Recipes

Easter is such a fun holiday, for me it is full of new life, color and family. In years past Easter eating would have centered around dairy and meat…

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Slow Days, Slow Cooker

I have recently renewed my great a appreciation for the slow cooker. Not only is a crockpot easy to use, but with a crockpot you can throw everything together and let it cook on its own…

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Casseroles

There’s nothing like a casserole to warm the heart and home. Casseroles are easy to take to a potluck, plenty to share when friends come over to eat…

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Stay Well

Most of us begin the New Year with resolve to be well. We may have a goal to implement more exercising, eat healthfully, or achieve various career goals…

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The Full Year

The new year snuck up on me, but not in a stressful way. I breathe it in slowly like an unexpected breeze and inhale it deeply with intention like so much steam rising from a tea cup…

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The Delectable Gift

I love the holiday season! I love the weather, I love the spirit, I love the decorations, I love the time off work, I love the food and I LOVE the generosity it inspires…

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So Appetizing

One of my favorite things about the holiday season is that friends and family make it a point to gather together and celebrate at the table…

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My Vegan Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time of joy and gratitude where we can gather together and enjoy food and festivities with our family and friends… 

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Simply Sage

Sage is as adorable as it is delectable, and as savory as it is sweet. It is an aesthetically pleasing herb with velvety soft leaves and a soft grey-green color…

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Finally Fall

It’s finally fall! Fall is the perfect time of year and has had a special place in the human heart long before the pumpkin spice latte ever had its big debut. This season means colors, smells… 

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One-Pot Wins

I love making a fancy dinner and engaging in every part of the preparation. There are other times; however, that I prefer to direct my time and energy to other aspects of my life and spend less…

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Back to Baking!

Due to high temperatures, busy days, and heat waves this last summer, I haven’t felt the need to use my oven in quite a while. Most of my meals over the summer consisted of fast…

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Back to School

Whether you are a teacher, a student or a parent packing your child’s lunch, the getting back to the school routine can be a transition. After a long and fun summer it feels…

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Oh Rosemary

I recently moved into a new home! What has made it feel all the more like home is the addition of a few small potted plants that have found their way into my kitchen. As time goes on…

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Sriracha

Sriracha is one of the condiments that I always keep on hand. It adds amazing depth of flavor to almost any dish. I add sriracha to soups like ramen, rice dishes like fried rice…

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Be Loved

One of the wonderful things about planning, shopping for and preparing our food at home is that we get to make choices about how to love ourselves and the people that we are cooking for…

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