a whole foods approach to health and wellness
Easter is almost here and one thing I truly miss since going vegan is eggs! I loved eggs growing up. Scrambled was my egg of choice, but as I got older I really enjoyed hard boiled eggs as a snack. These vegan deviled eggs have that egg-like taste without any animals being abused or treated […] Read more…
St. Patty’s Day is almost here and it’s time to start baking your Irish Soda Breads! This is a super-fast quick bread that is made with baking soda which helps it rise instead of yeast. I love the tangy flavor the baking soda gives this bread as well. My husband loves this and treasures it […] Read more…
Who else loves corn bread? In my small hometown in Connecticut, there was a nearby restaurant called The Shack (If you are ever in South Eastern CT, PLEASE look it up and go because it is amazing). They make the best corn bread! I love it. But I know it is smothered in butter, oil […] Read more…
It’s almost Super Bowl time! Who are you all routing for? I’m not going to lie, I’ve always been a patriots fan as I grew up in Connecticut- But I went to college in Western NY and fell in love with a die-hard Buffalo Bills fan and have officially been converted. The Patriots have been […] Read more…
Simply delicious. Growing up in an Italian household, various versions of tomato bruschetta was always on the table (most of the time with cheese). The best part, was there was never one right way to make it. A true recipe you can play with and still usually taste great. However, with Melissa’s change to Veganism, […] Read more…
Anyone else a huge fan of granola? I love adding it to my dairy-free yogurt, smoothie bowls, oats, banana nice cream, anything really. Just eating it from the bag is enjoyable too! Lots of granolas these days have some fantastic ingredients in them, but are still filled with refined sugars… and LOTS OF IT. Make […] Read more…
Is anyone else Italian and LOVE their pesto? One of my favorite dishes to make when I first started cooking was pesto pizza. I would put a layer of pesto, grilled chicken, lots of mozzarella cheese and fresh tomatoes. I adored that pizza! My family would grill the pizzas which was even more special. Being […] Read more…
It’s that time of the year again! Thanksgiving is around the corner and I most likely will be gaining a solid few pounds during the incredible feast my husband and I are planning. On the menu this year is turkey (for him), stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy and of course, cranberry sauce. […] Read more…
Summer is here and it’s time to make some jam! I used to love putting jam on toast as a kid, but most jams you buy in the store are loaded with sugars, corn syrup, etc. Gross! My Raspberry Chia Jam is raw, low in sugar and super tasty! Here’s what you’ll need: 12 oz […] Read more…