It’s that time of year again! I know many of you are currently planning your Thanksgiving menu, but Christmas is just around the corner. It will be here before we know it. Perhaps you are searching for a gift for someone in your life desiring to make some healthy changes. Or maybe you are looking […]
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Pecan Butter
There is something about pecans that screams fall. The other day I was craving something toasty and warm and I developed this pecan butter recipe. You guys. This is a must try. It’s so good. I made my pecan butter a little thicker than most nut butter so it most resembles a spread. If you want […]
Pumpkin Spice Almond Milk
Did you know today, October 26th, is National Pumpkin Day? Even if you didn’t, happy #NationalPumpkinDay, friends! I made us a pumpkin spice almond milk to celebrate. We all know everyone is obsessed with pumpkin. And why shouldn’t we be? It’s delicious! Recently, a Jrink Juicery opened near my apartment. I love their Pumpkin Chai and […]
I tried Sun Basket, have you?
I don’t know about you, but every time Monday rolls around, I wonder what I’m going to make for dinner during the week ahead. One of my goals is to get better about meal prepping and planning over the weekends, but I’m not quite there yet. Enter Sun Basket. Have you heard of Sun Basket? […]
Vital Proteins: a review
One of the newest kids on the smoothie and latte block is collagen. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It’s also an essential part of your connective tissue, nails, skin, and hair. I first heard about collagen peptides back in February when I did Whole30. I finally got to meet some of […]
Expo East 2016 Recap
Back in March, a few of my favorite bloggers were all at Expo West. Expo West is the largest natural, organic, and healthy products trade show in the world. It’s held in Anaheim, CA and I knew right away I needed to attend. After some quick internet searching, I learned there is also an Expo […]
Okra: why you should give the slimy vegetable another try
I don’t know many people who crave okra. A lot of people pass over the odd-looking vegetable at farmers’ markets and have no idea how to prepare it. I happen to love it. Okra is a green vegetable sometimes used in soups, stews, curries and is most often found in dishes in the Southern United States. […]
Maca powder and why I add it to my smoothies
Last Christmas I received the smoothie book, Superfood Smoothies. I really enjoy adding some of the superfoods Julie Morris suggests to my morning smoothies. One ingredient I hadn’t had before was maca. Maca is a root and it’s often sold in powdered form. It’s known in the superfood world as an adaptogen, which means that […]