Fall is pumpkin season! Pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice lattes - everyone is going crazy for pumpkins! But let's not forget the rest of the pumpkin - let's remember to roast the seeds. Letting food go to waste is not the business, especially when that food can be a bit pricey when purchased in…
I was perusing Instagram the other day when I ran across a post of a fellow gardener pulling baby carrots from one of their garden beds. And I don't mean baby carrots like the ones you buy in the store that look like toe-nubs (sorry, but they do). The carrots they pulled out of the…
Spring transitioning into summer months is probably my favorite time of the year. The days aren't too hot yet and the evenings still cool down enough to wear a sweatshirt. It's the perfect weather for barbecuing. Cooking and eating outside is a warm weather activity that I wait for all year, and luckily, living in…
During times like these, it's comforting to have food that has a long shelf life. Butternut squash, along with most other winter squashes, will last 1-2 months if stored in a cool, dark place like a pantry. This makes it a great pantry stocking option that is nutritious as well as tasty. Another great reason…
Continue reading ➞ Vegan Butternut Squash Soup with Sage Croutons
Things are getting crazy here in California amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. I won't get too much into it in this post (might do another one later), but what I will say is there are some silver linings mixed in with the chaos. One of those silver linings is having the time at home to prepare…
Tofu is not something we eat very often in our house, but when I do make it, I want it to be as flavorful and least tofu-like as possible. This teriyaki bowl recipe is a great vegan substitute for a typical chicken teriyaki bowl with vegetables and rice. If you prefer to not include tofu,…
Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite ingredients. They are versatile, easy to cook and inexpensive, making them a great option for any meal. This particular meal is great because you can eat it any time of day depending on what ingredients you use. I used this recipe for lunch for the last couple of…
Sunday is meal prep day! And today I made delicious protein and fiber-packed bowls that I can’t wait to eat throughout the week. This recipe is also super simple to make, inexpensive, and extra filling. The ingredients are also available pretty much year round making this the perfect meal prep for any season. Black beans…
https://videopress.com/v/4jC2CIdl?preloadContent=metadata Lasagna is one of my favorite foods of all time. Who am I kidding, pretty much any type of pasta is my favorite food. Carbs, basically, just all the carbs. This lasagna is awesome because it's completely vegan while still packed full of nutrients and yumminess. It combines a homemade ricotta, spinach and artichoke…
Today's post is taking me back to colder days at the middle of September. Weather has been weird here in northern California, and we're actually back to days in the high 80s late into October. I'm not loving that summer doesn't seem to want to end. It makes me miss warm and cozy recipes like…
