Events

Dec 18 I’m headed back home for the holidays soon and I have big plans to cook for some family and friends. My family is made up of carnivores so there is a chance they’ll turn their noses up to my veggie foods, but I’m going to cook it anyway! In search of something I... Read More

Dec 15 I love, love, love, love, LOVE cupcakes!!!!!!!!! Naturally, I get REALLY excited for National Cupcake Day. About 4 years ago when I moved to Chicago from Minneapolis, I developed my obsession with cupcakes. There were 2-3 cupcake bakeries in Chicago that I would visit on the daily. I lived alone so no one really... Read More

Dec 13  When I was back home in Indiana over Thanksgiving, I met up with a few friends for dinner and drinks on Black Wednesday. I was disappointed by the lack of veg items on the menu but got excited when the server told me about the Sweet Potato + Smoked Gouda soup they were... Read More

Nov 19 One of my favorite fruits to eat are Honeycrisp Apples, there is something about the firm texture of the apple that makes it desirable to bite in to and each bite is bursting with a sweet, tart flavor. Every time I bite in to a Honeycrisp, it feels like a special occasion. Satisfaction.... Read More

Nov 15 Today, I am part of the Virtual Vegan Potluck, where 150+ bloggers contribute vegan, plant-based recipes. I wish this were a potluck in real life (OMG I would die)….. come to think of it, I HAVE been part of a vegetarian potluck, it was at a yoga retreat… I guess I didn’t die... Read More

Nov 11 The people of Denver rock my world. They are active and healthy and they eat differently than people do in the midwest. I talked with a guy who cooks his quinoa in stewed tomatoes and adds a variety of different veggies (oh, and a secret ingredient he claims) which gave me the inspiration... Read More