As we head into the spring season, I find myself looking forward to longer days, warmer nights and plenty of San Diego sunshine. The only issue I have with the clocks rolling forward an hour is the disruption that takes place in my meal routine. As I work through the day, 5:00 p.m. creeps up…
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Lime Pudding Bars
Being vegan and gluten free is a difficult concept for many folks who don’t understand the absolute necessity for some people to avoid both gluten and dairy products. The first question I’m often asked is, “What can you eat?” The answer is simple…So many delicious plant foods and combinations that it would make your mind…
Black Eyed Pea Tacos
Happy 2016! We’re kicking off the new year with our Black Eyed Pea Tacos and Citrus Salsa. Eating black-eyed peas on New Years Day is a Southern tradition dating back to Civil War times where the peas were eaten to bring good luck and prosperity for the new year. I’ll take a little good luck for my…
Crunchy Apple Nachos
Many of us suffer from that infamous mid-week slump. Hump day rolls around and our wind loses its sail, followed by a lack of energy and an empty refrigerator. Here’s a great tip, re-energize yourself with something fun, tasty and visually appealing. I love serving Bare Snacks because they’re crunchy, nutritious and EASY! Don’t get me…
Purple Cauliflower Rice Pilaf
Hello November! This month I’m sharing my newly created Functional Fall Recipes, made specifically to reduce time in the kitchen, amp up nutrition and reduce the added stress of the season. As the days begin to shorten, I find myself increasingly overwhelmed with the idea of Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you’re a parent, I know you’re…
Vegan Garden Burgers
Good veggie burgers are hard to find. Many people seek meat-free alternatives in hopes of “eating healthier” but end up making choices that aren’t as healthy as they think. As we head into summer, the seemingly-virtuous veggie burger begins showing off its veggie roots at neighborhood barbecues, pool parties, campsites and beaches. Yep, the veggie burger…
Vegan Cherry Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream
Today we’re celebrating Keenan’s 29th birthday with my homemade Vegan Cherry Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream. A special treat to mark a very special moment in our lives. I can vividly remember the tiny house in Leucadia where he was born. It had a pony-wall separating the bed from the main room and a sweet yellow…
Mother’s Day Love Cake
Being a mother is the greatest blessing of my life and has brought me LOVE beyond what I knew existed. As mothers, we are continually encouraged to become our highest self, filled with compassion, creativity, playfulness, selflessness, generosity and dependability. We teach as we learn from these little masterful souls, and in the end, gain much more than we…
Boosted Vitamin C Bowl
Are you interested in foods that help support your immune system during the cold winter months and beyond? Vitamin C (a water-soluble vitamin also known as ascorbic acid) is an antioxidant that not only helps to maintain and regenerate connective tissue, but also found protective against heart disease and some types of cancer. Our Boosted Vitamin C…
Vegan Spiced Molasses Cookies
I enjoy making cookies during the Christmas season to share with family and friends but don’t always love the way they make me feel. As a special treat to myself, I created these old-fashioned Vegan Spiced Molasses Cookies using my own gluten-free mix and organic blackstrap molasses. A slightly spicy and perfectly sweet holiday treat that’s easier…