While its officially Spring on the calendar, here in New England it just barely looks like it. I have never wanted Spring more than I do this year (and if you live anywhere in the Northeast you know why)….
Vegan Matcha Green Tea Cookies for St. Patrick’s Day
I’m sure you’ve all seen the articles circulating Facebook about how unhealthy the Shamrock Shake is for you. So I set out on a quest to make a St. Patrick’s Day dessert that is healthy and made with whole foods….
The Ultimate Sexy Dessert: Vegan Ice Cream Sundae
With Valentine’s Day approaching, I went on a quest to find the sexiest ingredients. I searched books about seduction and internet sources and I came up with an ultimate sexy ingredient list: Bananas, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Honey, Figs, and Walnuts or…
Vegan Triple Truffle Risotto
I will admit that I’m a little obsessed with risotto lately. And since I’m trying to suppress my normal cheese obsession due to giving up diary, I decided to take this decadent Tripe Truffle Mac & Cheese recipe from…
How to Avoid Dairy to Get the Best Skin Of Your Life
If you knew how much I love cheese, then you’d know how it pains me to say this but I have to cut out dairy. I have been trying to do this for a while now, but I’m not always…
Vegan Cheese Fondue (aka Risotto)
Warning: the explanation of how I came up with this recipe is a little confusing…my own family still doesn’t really get it…. but they all agreed that this dish is yummy, so I guess it doesn’t really matter. Here goes…
Vegan Pecan Maple Rice Krispie Treats
When I was little, at holiday time here in New England there always seemed to be maple-pecan candy around (I use the term “little” ironically, because the way I ate made me a very not-little child). The original recipe calls for…
Holiday Meal Planning Tips
At a recent Boston Blogger event I had a chance to get some holiday menu planning tips from one of Boston’s top chefs, Jeremy Sewall of Island Creek Oyster Bar & Row 34. Here’s what I learned…
A Little Nuts- Easy Spiced Nuts for Holiday Parties
Holiday season is quickly approaching, and that means spending more time with friends and family. Some gatherings are planned well in advance, but some end up as last minute affairs. So it’s always great this time of year to have…
Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
After a good workout I usually need a snack. I like to pick something with a lot of protein, and since I usually workout in the morning, protein pancakes really hit the spot. With Fall in the air I decided…
How to Get/Keep a Bombshell Body This Holiday Season
One of the biggest challenges this time of year is how to stay healthy (and look gorgeous) through the holiday season. It all starts with Halloween candy, and then we usually go on an eating binge right up until the…
Retro Recipe Redo: Swedish Meatballs
When I was younger, I used to make microwave dinner. I thought they were quick and easy, and I wasn’t as concerned with health. Looking back, they were very unsatisfying and never very filling. I was always hungry an hour…
