One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned from these past few months of consistent running is that plans change and it’s OK!. 10 months ago it was my dream to run a marathon. I had it all set up, the date, the time, the race, the hotels, everything was planned. Then the virus hit and everything up till the Fall was canceled, my half marathon in May included. So what…
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Vegan Vegetable Plant-based Sushi with ginger sauce {gluten-free, vegan, healthy, dairy-free, raw vegan}
Sushi is one of my favorite foods. Every Friday night I would go out to my favorite Japanese restaurant, order my favorite roll and enjoy. Sadly, once the virus hit and everything closed I was not able to order sushi. So, being the chef/baker that I am, I was determined to still have sushi Friday’s so I decided to try my hand at making my own. Now, this recipe contains…
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Morning fruit & protein packed smoothie {GF, V, Plant-based, DF, Healthy} – start your day off right
One of my favorite ways to start my mornings off is with a smoothie. They are easy to digest, take minimal time to prepare plus they taste AMAZING! 🙂 The recipe I am sharing with you today is my all time favorite combination. The mixture of fruit with protein and greens makes this breakfast taste like vanilla cake, not kidding! The first time I made it I was like whoa,…
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5 natural ways to keep your home smelling fresh- eliminate oders
Since this whole self-isolation/quarantine has started I’ve found myself going out less and staying home more. Who’s with me!? 🙂 Because of this added time at home I am cleaning more, baking up a storm, and reading books like there’s no tomorrow! And as an introvert, I LOVE it! The Fall is quickly apporaching, in fact where I live the leaves have already started changing, insane, I know right! Plus,…
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My favorite 2020 Summer reads – featuring the new Twilight book “Midnight Sun” review
My love of reading spans way back to my early childhood days. I have always enjoyed picking up a book and loosing my mind in it wandering the lands of Mordor with Frodo and Sam, defeating Voldemort with Harry Potter and discovering Wonderland with Alice. Reading a book brings you a different kind of joy than a movie ever could. But that’s not to say I don’t also enjoy the…
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Gluten-free & dairy free ham, cheddar cheese & chive scones {GF, DF}
Hey friends! It’s been a hot minute since I’ve blogged and I am so sorry! Thank you for all the emails wondering if I am okay, what’s going on and why I haven’t been posting. 🙂 Long story short I’ve been super busy working, preparing for school and finishing my house renovation so I have had barely any time for blogging or something other than work, ehh. With that being…
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Vegan & Gluten-free Orange Chicken – Chinese Food Copycat {GF, V}
Calling all gluten-free readers! It’s hard and sometimes frustrating to find Chinese food that is gluten-free or a place willing to make it GF for you. Thankfully the restaurant near my house caters to my allergies but I know so many people aren’t lucky like me. So I wanted to recreate my favorite dish, gluten-free of course, so y’all too can enjoy the delicious Chinese food! This recipe is gluten-free…
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32 of the best vegan & gluten-free campfire recipes {GF, V, DF, Healthy}
It’s August already! I cannot believe it! These past 5 months have flown by which is both exciting and sad. Exciting because my favorite season is quickly approaching but sad because the Summer is almost over. The schools around me open August 24th so in a few weeks I’ll be back on campus which will be interesting to say the least. But, for now, I am going to enjoy these…
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Gluten-free Pasta with Goat Cheese, Feta, Basil & Honey Mustard Dressing – Perfect Summer Pasta Salad
For the past few years my dad has been making this summer pasta salad recipe and so I figured it was finally time to share it on my blog! This recipe is a tried and true family favorite that is sure to become a staple in your life as well. It’s so easy to make and is the BEST dish to include at any summer gathering! To make it all…
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Gluten free carrot cake with cream cheese frosting
The best cake I have ever eaten is from a bakery close to where I live called McKinney and Doyle. They hands down make the most heavenly cream cheese carrot cake you could eat. It’s rich, creamy and soft yet full of so much flavor from the carrots and spices that I could knock out a few slices in one sitting. But, it’s been 6 + years since I’ve had…