I mentioned in my Anaheim Chili recipe blog post that I grew up loving chili. As an adult, I eat chili over rice pretty 100% of the time now, but I grew up eating it straight out of a bowl, by itself, with multiple slices of cornbread on the side. So much so that when…
Easy (Healthy!) Vegan Mac & Cheese
Did you know that mac & cheese is one of the most searched vegan recipes on the internet? Probably because it’s a classic, feel-good recipe (I’m on a classic kick, just you wait and see) and one we all grew up with. Honestly, it’s hard to make standard mac and cheese wrong, but it is…
Zero Waste Kitchen Swaps
Hello again! I’m finally stepping into some zero waste tips and wanted to share a quick post of my top recommended Zero Waste kitchen swaps. Check out my video for all the details! 1. Cloth Towels & Napkins Replace paper towels and paper napkins. I use these for drying my hands, wiping down counters, cleaning…
Smokey Sweet Anaheim Chili
I have loved chili since I was a little girl. My dad had a recipe that was our “classic” family version with black olives, and I grew up always looking forward to him making it, thinking that was the standard for chili. This is not the recipe I’m sharing today, however (it wasn’t vegan by…
Best Easy Vegan Banana Bread
Banana bread. A simple, enticing, and classic recipe that everyone loves. But there are a million out there on the internet, so what makes mine special? For one, most banana bread recipes aren’t vegan and use eggs, milk, butter, and oil or cooking spray. Two, if you look for vegan recipes, some are still using…
Easy Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Hello there! Thanks for stopping by and checking out my very first post. I’ve had this blog as a concept for a few years now. My first attempt, though novice, was a great learning experience that taught me a lot. After the first year of really throwing unrefined-self at the internet, I took what I’d…