Leaving NYC was a culinary SHOCK. But I’ve adapted in some of the best ways- like learning how to make a healthier cold sesame noodle, when very far from a good Chinese restaurant. Everyone loves this side dish. It is impossible to keep your hands off. [gluten free, vegan, vegetarian] Ingredients 3/4 cup to 1 pound dried spaghetti/rice noodles/… Read more →
Black Bean Pasta with Black Sesame Paste
I take no credit for coming up with this, that goes to the amazing chef and author of my favorite new cook book – The Vibrant Table. Do yourself and everyone in your life a fave and buy/try the recipes – ridiculously good and COLORFUL. So much yum! Inspiration for this recipe comes from a training/class I am taking called Elemental Wisdom… Read more →
Carrot Apple Cider Vinegar Soup
This is my help me feel sweet, sweetie soup. 1 lb of carrots 6ish stalks of celery 1 sweet potato (peeled and coarsely cut) 4 cloves of garlic (peeled and minced) 1 cup of minced shallots 1 honey crisp apple cut into pieces 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 coarsely cut mushrooms (i used button) 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil… Read more →
Tea Blend to Raise Vibage
Tea, one of the simplest ways to take in your plant allies. I feel like the very nature of tea is heart-warming and an act of self love, so making your own blend like this with mindfulness can really add to your self-lovin routine. Here’s a blend that my herbalist actually brought over for me to help me raise my… Read more →
Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
These guys make my heart pitter patter. With my choice for Gluten free flour as garbanzo beans, you can really convince yourself that these are kinda healthy. Ingredients 1/4 cup vanilla dairy free milk (I use vanilla hemp milk for extra nutrition) 1 teaspoon vanilla or vanilla paste 12 oz dairy-free chocolate chips 1 cup of softened dairy free butter (I… Read more →
Not your Christian mother’s chicken noodle soup
This is the soup you want at your fingertips for any cold, fever, or general happiness with its touch of sweet and hotness. Some of the ingredients may take you some time to source, but once you have them on hand and figure out how to work with them, you will find yourself stocking the pantry. Ingredients: coconut oil… Read more →