snack

9 December, 2015

Sweet and Salty Chocolate Nut Clusters

This post is for my sister. She mentioned to me that one of her favorite sweet indulgences lately has been the Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Nutty Bits and suggested that I recreate them.  They describe them on the package as...

2 December, 2015

Can’t Beet It: Cranberry Beet Smoothie

After my Eco At Heart Reusable Stainless Steel Straws post and giveaway I had to come up with a new smoothie recipe that is worthy of these fantastic and fun straws.  If you know me you are well aware of...

29 October, 2015

Plantain Drop Biscuits

I have been working hard in the kitchen trying to get these plantain biscuits just right.  I think I have make these about a dozen times now with some end results so bad that I was forced to toss them...

17 September, 2015

Coconut Chips, Three Ways

I discovered a new favorite snack.  This is one that may very well just blow your mind!  If you are in the mood for something salty, sweet, or crunchy but are trying to keep your hand out of the chip...

6 April, 2015

Fueling with Whole Foods: Guest Post Kayli Dice

 Hello there! My name is Kayli and I am a sports dietitian, plant-based chef at True Food Co., and co-author of the recipe blog The Plant Eaters’ Manifesto. Here’s a conundrum you may be acquainted with: you do your best...

21 February, 2015

Raw Chocolate Chip Maca Blondies

You might asking yourself: what the heck is maca?  I had never heard of it myself until a couple of years ago.  Maca is one of those “superfoods” that you may have been hearing about lately.  Foods like kale or...

28 January, 2015

Sesame Glazed Green Beans

I am a lover of green beans.  The fresh kind I mean.  I remember trying to choke down canned green beans as a kid because I just didn’t like the flavor or how mushy they were.  But fresh green beans…now those...