Garlic Roasted Brussel Sprouts & Tomatoes with Balsamic Glaze
I can’t even begin to describe how good my kitchen smells right now as I’m making these Garlic Roasted Brussel Sprouts & Tomatoes. I love the smell of roasting garlic! And this is a really quick and easy recipe to make any night of the week....
Tofu Scramble Breakfast Burritos
I’ve been on a tofu kick recently to learn how to cook it in different ways. I have seen a lot of posts on Pinterest about using tofu and turmeric to make “eggs” and hadn’t tried to do that yet, so I figured I’d give it a shot. One of our...
Spicy Thai Carrot Coconut Soup
This creamy soup is so tasty and delicious. It’s definitely got some kick and you can adjust the red chili paste accordingly. The roasting of the vegetables definitely adds a dimension of flavor as well. My husband is very picky about the whole food plant based...
5 Easy Chia Seed Pudding Recipes
I have now experienced the magic of Chia Seed Pudding. If you haven’t tried it yet, you need to. It is so easy and delicious! Chia seeds have amazing gelling properties that once combined with milk, create a pudding in just 10 minutes! Magic! Plus, Chia Seed...
What I ate Week 14 on my Eat to Live Journey
This week I did much better eating plant-based, even when presented with having to eat out. It’s getting easier and I’m finding more options at even “meat” focused restaurants. Sometimes it means getting creative and just ordering sides a la...
An Eat to Live Before and After Weight Loss Story
I have known Caity Wiese for quite a while now as I was her Colorguard Director her Freshmen year of high school in 2004! I can’t believe it’s been over 15 years… I’ve kept up with her on Facebook and was so happy for her when she married her...
What I ate Week 13 on my Eat to Live Journey
This week I didn’t have quite as much weight loss, but after reviewing my journal it is easy to see why. I ate out at restaurants WAY too much this week. I didn’t prepare with enough food to grab on the go and let some stressful days get the best of my...
5 Easy Tips to Start Eating Whole Food Plant Based
Beginning a whole food plant based diet can be a daunting and overwhelming prospect if you are used to eating the Standard American Diet. But really, it can be easy if you keep it simple – especially in the beginning. I know when I first began trying to eat WFPB...
Delicious Zucchini Bread Recipe
I’ve been searching for a vegan zucchini bread recipe, but couldn’t find one that was oil free, whole grain, or didn’t have maple syrup or honey in it. So, I decided to try to make my own. Let’s just say the first attempt turned out pretty...
