Today I’m sharing a special treat made for my leap year baby, Megan. She turned 24 yesterday, with only six real birthdays (falling on the 29th of February) since her birth in 1992. She is as unique as the day she was born, standing at 6 feet tall, bursting with opinions and owning her incredibly distinctive artistic flare….
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Raw Turkish Coffee Bars
Eating foods as close to their raw state as possible is not only beneficial for digestion, but also for the availability of many nutrients. How does eating raw translate to desserts? By removing the “baking” component and thinking ahead, creating raw decadent desserts will not only impress your friends and family but provide the added benefit of hidden nutrition….
Vegan Strawberry Breakfast Bars
As we begin a busy week, many families are looking for breakfast options that can be eaten on-the-go. Unfortunately, many “quick” options come in the form of pre-packaged bars filled with excess refined sugar. Even when we read labels, and seemingly choose high-quality products with both the USDA organic and non-GMO certification seal adorning the package, the fact remains that…
Blueberry Lemon Thyme Smoothies
Smoothies are a big part of my weekly eating plan. I absolutely love throwing organic fruits and veggies into my Vitamix and giving it whirl. Plant-based creations are made in minutes and contain the nutrients needed to power through my day. Clean up isn’t bad either! Today I’m sharing my recipe for Blueberry Lemon Thyme Smoothies. They’re…
Anasazi Bean Tacos
Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! This first week of May is such a unique time of year, beginning with the colorful celebration of Mexico’s victory over France at the Battle of Pueblo during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). As the days turn warmer and the sun shines longer, we begin to feel the call of all mothers and…
Spring Berry Galette
After being inspired by a few desserts found on Instagram, Megan requested a fruit Galette for dessert tonight. Good news…I had blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries in the refrigerator, giving me inspiration to make a Spring Berry Galette to share with all of you. This simple gluten-free pastry is truly easy to make and reminds me…
Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
The age-old dilemma for most mothers: It’s 5:30 a.m. and the alarm goes off, the needs of the day begin to pull at your blissful slumber, the clock continues to tick and the question remains…”What’s for breakfast mom?” And so it goes…another day, another meal and very little time to get it together. A quick solution for any busy…
Oscar Worthy Nutty Kale Popcorn
And the Oscar goes to…”Oscar Worthy Nutty Kale Popcorn” – at least in the snack category anyway! We’re gearing up for the BIG night with some pretty fantastic popcorn. We’ve started with non-GMO, organic corn from Eden Foods and then added a mix of sprouted nuts & seeds, kale and spices that have been dehydrated into…
Falafel Made Easy
Okay friends, today it’s all about Falafel Made Easy! We’re headed to the Middle East (via the Kelly kitchen) in search of this popular street food. Falafel balls are traditionally deep fried and made with chickpeas, fava beans and spices. With a desire to reduce overly heated oil in my life, I’ve chosen to lighten-it-up a bit…
Vegan Nut Free Waldorf Salad
Today I’m sharing my idea of a Vegan Nut Free Waldorf Salad. The base of this creamy, yet crunchy salad has two parts, chickpeas and soaked sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds are typically acceptable for those folks with nut allergies and give this lunchtime salad a nice, soft crunch. Why soak your nuts and seeds?…