We’re the original “Vegans in the Hood” rambling through Portland, Oregon in search of plant-based and gluten-free eats along the way. If you’re out-and-about this summer, somewhere in the western states, take a look through a few of our “Vegans in the Hood” blog posts for ideas and locations of eateries that cater to our…
Rustic Blueberry Tart
Back from our early summer adventures, we’ve hit a mid-summer slump with a call for simplicity. Lazy mornings, followed by warm afternoons, requires most of my kitchen work to be done in the early morning hours. With Bill off to work and a large basket of plump, juicy blueberries calling to me, I decided a…
Gluten Free Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
“Good morning sunshine!” That’s what we say to our kids as they stumble into the kitchen on a lazy summer day. If you’re a parent, and even if you’re not, making breakfast for the ones you love is a great start to any day. My Gluten Free Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins have become a staple…
Chocolate Mint Kale Refresher
Give our Chocolate Mint Kale Refresher smoothie as we mark the beginning of summer. With the warm days ahead many of us find ourselves overwhelmed with a generalized weakness often accompanied by little heart flutters known as palpitations. Obviously, if you’re having heart issues go see your doctor, but often these feelings can be a…
Vegan Banh Mi Bowls
Crafted with care, plant-based bowls are all the rage making us believe these bountiful bowls with simple ingredients are merely thrown together in minutes to create a satisfying meal. HAHA! Yesterday, Megan set out to create Vegan Banh Mi Bowls for our Father’s Day feast. She began in the morning by creating her special…
Gluten Free Teff Waffles
Teff is still on our agenda with a uniquely crafted recipe for Gluten Free Teff Waffles. As mentioned in my previous post, teff is a gluten-free, pseudo-grain that just happens to be one of the most nutritious alternatives to traditional grain products in the world. Given our family history of Sjogren’s Syndrome and now…
Teff Breakfast Porridge
As mentioned earlier this week on my Instagram account, the Kelly girls have decided to shrink our waistlines a bit this summer with meals that fall in the 300-400 calorie range. We’re focusing on nutrient-dense ingredients and becoming more mindful of portion size, calories and budget for each meal. It’s been so much fun working…
Almond Alfredo Kale Pasta
What could be better than a creamy plant-based dish thrown together in less than 30 minutes? My creamy, vegan Almond Alfredo Kale Pasta is an impressive go-to recipe for anyone with limited time. Although there are days I enjoy tinkering in the kitchen, most of the time our meals consist of a mad dash to get…
Summer Fruit Cheesecake Tarts
As we approach the end of another school year and begin transitioning to summer, I find myself craving the fruity gifts of the season. My Summer Fruit Cheesecake Tarts mark the beginning of another juncture in our lives, one with older kids (now adults), a teenager that will undoubtedly want to take the car anywhere and everywhere, and…
Sunflower Not Butter
If you’re like me, striving to do the right thing by food isn’t always easy. Every day another study comes out with more bad news about our favorite foods and the impact those foods may have on our bodies. Today I’m sharing a simple recipe for my Sunflower Not Butter, an interpretive solution for what…