I was a huge cheese lover before going vegan. As a vegetarian for five years, I swore I could never go vegan because I could not give up cheese. After I learned about the atrocities of dairy farming, and the realities of forced impregnation and lactation on mommy cows while their babies were stolen from…
Mother’s Day is less than a week away…but, who’s counting?! I really savor Mother’s Day. Although it’s a busy day (and weekend) celebrating all the moms, grandmas, and aunts in my life, I appreciate this one day of the year when I don’t cook or do household chores. As a mom of three, that’s a…
Whether you’re preparing for an Easter brunch or just looking for a delicious, comforting, unique, flavorful appetizer to serve up to friends, we’ve got your covered with these deviled potatoes! They’re sure to be a hit. Just be forewarned, your guests are likely chase you down for the recipe! You might even want to print…
I don’t ever need an excuse to eat my greens, but my kids need a little convincing! This kale popcorn recipe is a fun way to get those veggie servings in for the day. It is also extremely easy to make with just a few ingredients. The green flecks on this popcorn are so subtle…
Autumn has arrived, bringing with it the anticipation and activity of apple picking season! I love the comfortingly familiar fall weather with its magical moments of flaming red and orange foliage, subtle golden sunshine, and cool, crisp winds. You can almost feel the fantastic softness of flannel against your skin and the slightly sweet, smokey…
The kids are back in school, which means it is back to packing school lunches! Sandwiches are a go-to easy option that you can change up a dozen different ways, but what about thinking outside of the sandwich box? Below are 3 fun and easy vegan school lunch ideas to put some variety into your…
As a vegan mom, you’d think I’d have the poster children for kids who eat their veggies. I have fantasies about my idyllic family dinners where I lovingly spoon mounds of vegetables onto my kids’ plates while they beam back at me with faces of gratitude and gulp down each bite in delight. Only in my dreams! To…
When it comes to Spring cleaning, most of us think about our closets and garages, but what about your diet (and your family’s)? Spring is the perfect time of year to focus on lighter, healthier foods before the arrival of Summer’s swimsuit season. With the abundance of fresh, green vegetables such as asparagus, dandelion greens, peas, and artichokes this…
Homemade Valentines are my favorites to give and receive. When it comes to creating a theme for your Valentine cards this year, look no further than our animal friends! The cute vegan valentine ideas below go a long way in sharing and spreading the animal love! 1. Celebrate With Vegan Chocolate & Candy! Valentine’s Day…