• ::Miranda’s Surprise Birthday Party-Wine Tasting::

    ::Miranda’s Surprise Birthday Party-Wine Tasting::

    Miranda is the most thoughtful person one could meet. She continually puts her friends and family before herself; in addition, she is the first one to volunteer when there is a party to be planned. Miranda always goes above and beyond for those she loves.  Since I was unable to…

  • ::Vegan Eggplant Stuffed Shells::

    ::Vegan Eggplant Stuffed Shells::

    I have tried numerous versions of stuffed shells; although I have not attempted to recreate any since cutting dairy from my diet. These vegan eggplant stuffed shells are a must try for any pasta lover. They are easy, dairy free, and the perfect comfort food. I got my inspiration from…

  • ::Big Bear::

    ::Big Bear::

    Since neither Austin nor I are that into professional football we decided to head to Big Bear over Super Bowl weekend. There was suppose to be a substantial storm but we were a little disappointed with the amount of the snow. However, spending a quiet weekend in a cozy cabin surrounded by peace…

  • ::Vegan Black Bean & Quinoa Pasta with Avocado Dressing::

    ::Vegan Black Bean & Quinoa Pasta with Avocado Dressing::

    For me the most difficult part of eating healthy was cutting out pasta. That is until I found this super easy and healthy recipe! There is an abundance of substitution possibilities. I added black beans for more fiber and to cut down on the amount of pasta I eat per serving. I…

  • ::Perfect Super Bowl Snack-Baked Vegan Jalapeño Poppers::

    ::Perfect Super Bowl Snack-Baked Vegan Jalapeño Poppers::

    With the Super Bowl quickly approaching most of us are looking for yummy and healthy snacks to serve during the big game. Here’s my super simple and healthy take on a Super Bowl favorite, baked jalapeño poppers. I always try to cut dairy and starches when possible, so my version…

  • ::Healthy Homemade Granola Bars::

    ::Healthy Homemade Granola Bars::

    I have been searching for the perfect healthy granola bar. It needs to be high in protein and low in sugar-these granola bars are difficult to find, at least at an affordable price. I realized that the perfect granola bar is a homemade granola bar. So I turned to my favorite…

  • ::What I Learned During Our First Year Of Marriage ::

    ::What I Learned During Our First Year Of Marriage ::

    Recently Austin and I celebrated our one year wedding anniversary. This past year flew by. I feel like I was in Aruba on our honeymoon two weeks ago. Although I am still trying to wrap my mind around how time can pass so quickly, there are a few things I…

  • ::Vegan Spicy Chickpea Pizza::

    ::Vegan Spicy Chickpea Pizza::

    I am constantly looking for healthy pizza alternatives, especially since I have been cutting dairy out of my diet. I found this vegan spicy chickpea pizza online.

  • ::Poached Eggs Over Cauliflower & Quinoa::

    ::Poached Eggs Over Cauliflower & Quinoa::

    Before Austin and I rang in the New Year in Big Bear my wonderful friend Miranda came down from SLO. While she was visiting she shared an amazing breakfast/brunch recipe with me; poached eggs over cauliflower and quinoa cakes. I do not consider myself a master chef, so when Miranda…