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The Cove: A Call to Action

07

Nov

2011

I recently watched the Oscar award winning documentary, “The Cove,” which documents the slaughtering and shipment of beautiful bottle-nose dolphins in what’s referred to as, the cove, in Taiji, Japan. Richard O’Barry, the dolphin trainer for the once popular TV show, Flipper, demonstrates a massive amount of courage in his gripping documentation of the fate… Read the Rest…

Miami’s “Mac’n” Food Truck

18

Oct

2011

Miami’s vegan food truck, Mac’n, is owned and operated by the sweet, Francesca. With an entirely vegan menu, including gluten free options,  I bought one of everything that was gluten free on the menu. Between my boyfriend and I, we enjoyed a very cheesy macaroni and cheese, a barbeque sandwich, watermelon and basil salad, fried… Read the Rest…

Sinful Sundays

16

Oct

2011

Sunday always seems like the day I find myself whipping up creative concoctions for my blog followers. I think I was pretty spot-on when it comes to my, “Sinful Sunday,” post. Chocolate Peppermint and Caramel Covered Pretzels and Salted Popcorn {Vegan. Gluten free. Sinfully sweet and salty.} Ingredients: 1 bag Sunspire chocolate chips (vegan and… Read the Rest…

Chocolate Covered Banana Bites

12

Sep

2011

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

11

Sep

2011

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…

Model in Miami

29

Jan

2011

Hey everyone! My first week in Miami has been really busy and so exciting. It’s finally the weekend and after all of the meetings, castings, and the stress of moving in, my girlfriend Angela Jones with www.PlusSizeModelsUnite.com flew in on Friday from Seattle to work, and we winded up spending the entire day together.  We… Read the Rest…

Plus Size Models Unite

14

Jan

2011

I know I’ve mentioned this website before, but I really do love them and admire the two gorgeous and hard-working women that put this site together. Plus Size Models Unite is a great blog and resource for models in the industry and even for people who generally just believe in a healthy image. I like… Read the Rest…

Embraceable You!

20

Dec

2010

I recently was featured on the Madison Plus website as their new Fresh Face. I really am honored to be a part of a such a beautiful movement; where models can be themselves–happy and healthy. Madison Plus is based out of New York City and offers a common ground for the fashionable, modern, and average/plus-sized… Read the Rest…

Wilhelmina: Curves for Change

14

Oct

2010

I was so excited when I found out about Wilhelmina’s “Curves for Change” initiative! Curves for Change is bringing attention to the modeling industry’s bad reputation for using models that are dangerously thin, and promoting the new push for healthy-sized women in the industry. Truly fantastic! I looked at my schedule to see if I’d… Read the Rest…

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