Health & Lifestyle

Chocolate Covered Banana Bites

You can’t eat just one. Could that be why I keep getting up to eat another bite while I write this post? These bite size devils are heavenly. Heavenly! Not only do these taste so good, they really are inexpensive and super easy and quick to make. All you need is a bunch of bananas… Read the Rest…

Firefighter Cookies

Remembering 9/11, I made these cookies for the local fire department as a thank you for their commitment and service to our community. I have dubbed these little devils, “Firefighter cookies,” not only because of who they’re for, but also because they’re super crispy. Go ahead, laugh at my corny chef-joke. Dip these bad boys… Read the Rest…

Remembering 9/11

This Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11. In remembrance of all of the American heroes that fell that day, I am going to bake (yes, bake!) a bunch of doughnuts from the Babycakes NYC recipe book, and bring them to my local firehouse. Admittedly so, I had to think for a… Read the Rest…

Coretta Scott King: Civil Rights Activist and Devout Vegan

Coretta Scott King became a vegan after she was inspired by her son Dexter’s friend, human rights activist, Dick Gregory. In Dick’s memoir, Callus on My Soul, he wrote: “I had been a participant in all of the ‘major’ and most of the ‘minor’ civil rights demonstrations of the early sixties. Under the leadership of… Read the Rest…

The Perfect Morning Buzz

As an avid morning coffee drinker for years and years, I had a hard time finding that coffee-caffeine fix in the morning once I gave it up (the acidity of dark coffee gives a lot of people uncomfortable morning heartburn). So if you’re looking for that extra fix without the heartburn, here’s a tip that… Read the Rest…

Panang Peanut Curry with Udon Noodles

Vegan. Gluten Free. Super Spicy. Yummy. What an easy recipe to whip together. Forget the days of Hamburger Helper. With the right spices in your cabinet, you can throw this dish together in 15 minutes. Yes, 15 minutes. The Panang Peanut Sauce is made from fresh sprouted almond milk (made with a Vitamix and nut… Read the Rest…

Sweet Basil Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream with Lychee Chunks

Raw. Vegan. Gluten Free. Amazing.

Banana Walnut Pancakes with Wild Blueberry Compote

Three Grilled Cheese

This sandwich is covered in buttery sauteed onions with creamy avocado and juicy tomato slices, and to top it all off, the inside droops with ooey-gooey pepperjack, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese. The bread is baked until the crust is perfectly toasted and then cooked in a pan to give it that buttery flavor which turns… Read the Rest…

Plantain Walnut Curry Burgers

The people have spoken. This burger is a MUST try! The sweetness of the plantains mixed with spicy cayenne, curry and roasted walnuts is absolutely an unbeatable flavor; this burger is a gastronomical sensation. Take my word for it and let’s get started! Here’s what you’ll need to make 6-8 big burgers: 5 plantains (browned… Read the Rest…

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