How Chefs Teach Their Kids to Cook- Bon Appetit

How Chefs Teach Their Kids to Cook- Bon Appetit

Article written by Christina Chaey from BonAppetit.com How Chefs Teach Their Kids to Cook My Review: I found this article to be very accurate. It made me feel really good to know that I have been going about cooking with my children in a way that other chefs would...

Vegan Yogurt Bowl

Vegan Yogurt Bowl

I love to have a snack after I run or have been active. It helps stabilize my sugar, and leaves me feeling energized enough to continue my tasks of the day. This snack I chose was vegan yogurt bowl. Even though it technically is not a recipe, I wanted to share this...

Vegan Zucchini Baked Fries

Vegan Zucchini Baked Fries

Vegetables are not always famous in my house. They are often turned down for less healthier options, or left on the plate to turn cold and left behind. I recently bought some zucchini to make muffins, but then I saw a post by two peas & their pod for zucchini...

The Root Cafe

The Root Cafe

The vegan lifestyle is starting to become more prevalent which means more places to eat out, especially when we are traveling. Some friends we were visiting took us to a local restaurant that served vegan dishes. This review is for The Root Cafe. This is a very hip...

Mint Green Smoothie

Mint Green Smoothie

I think I would be missing out on a little of life if I didn't learn how to make smoothies. I am a huge fan of the ice cold juicy goodness that fills my heart and stomach at the same time. There are different kinds of smoothies out there. Some of my favorites are...

Sweet Potato and Avocado Sushi

Sweet Potato and Avocado Sushi

There is a time for everything and my time to learn how to make sushi has started. My girls were watching an episode of MasterChef Junior and the kids were instructed to do one of those challenges to make shrimp sushi rolls. I watched as these 8-12 year old kids made...

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies

  Chocolate chip cookies are one of the most famous cookies out there. That perfect blend of soft doughy goodness with rich melted chocolate sends the taste buds craving more. Because I was making the gooey goodness, I wanted to see where the cookie actually...

Vegan Italian Meatballs

Vegan Italian Meatballs

This is one of my favorite recipes to make. I remember the time I spent with my mom making these meatballs. We would stand over the stove rolling them and frying them together. We would talk about the day and the current events that were happening during that time....

Tofu Scramble

Tofu Scramble

On Sunday mornings, I have the opportunity to meet up with my running partner and hammer out the pavement. After my run, I am usually really hungry, one of my favorite foods to make is tofu scramble. It is quick and easy to make. The best part of it all is that you...

Food Safety and Storage

Food Safety and Storage

Food safety and storage is one area a lot of people tend to overlook. Being vegan does not mean bacteria won't grow on your food. My family has had their fair share of food poisoning. If you have not had it, count yourself lucky. It is one of the most miserable...

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