Potato Leek Soup

Potato Leek Soup

Nothing warms me up on a cold day like a bowl of soup. Paired with some rustic bread, it’s a whole meal. And my potato leek soup is just the thing! In the original French version, potato leek soup, known as Vichyssoise, is served cold and is made from potatoes,...
Health Benefits of Chocolate

Health Benefits of Chocolate

The health benefits of chocolate come from its phytonutrients called flavonoids. Flavonoids are naturally found in many plant-based foods, including chocolate, tea, and red wine. Flavonoids offer many health benefits, including acting as antioxidants, preventing heart...
Quinoa Recipes

Quinoa Recipes

Not sure what to cook tonight? Dumbfounded by what to eat with your protein or to meet your plant-based protein needs? I’ve chosen four quinoa recipes to share with you that you simply can’t go wrong with! You can use quinoa any way you would use another...
Summer Tomatoes Two Ways

Summer Tomatoes Two Ways

I love fresh tomatoes in the summer. And I love reusing leftovers in creative ways so I don’t have to eat the same thing all week. So I’ve combined these two ideas in these recipes using summer tomatoes two ways. Originally, I had made a bruschetta of...
Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp

I love the 4th of July for all that it stands for – freedom, celebration, gratitude, and food! To me nothing is more American than Apple Pie. Still, like many, I’m always trying to eat healthier and be more conscious of the foods I eat. My take on a...
Crazy Good Coleslaw

Crazy Good Coleslaw

I am not a huge fan of mayonnaise, I think it tastes “funny” sometimes. Maybe it’s the spices they put in it? But I do love a good, fresh coleslaw salad! Coleslaw is so versatile. It can be paired with tacos, spring rolls, BBQ, really just about any...