Vegan Blueberry Chia Cheesecake Cups

Vegan Blueberry Chia Cheesecake Cups

There’s nothing quite like enjoying dessert out of a little, wee cup. If you haven’t tried it, I highly suggest that you do. In fact, I suggest that you do it with everything that you eat. Using a smaller dish for your meals (and snacks) will make all of your portions look larger. You’ll feel…

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How to Make Sunflower Seed Milk

How to Make Sunflower Seed Milk

Today we’re learning how to make milk… sunflower seed style. This recipe is awesome for anyone who who’s allergic to nuts, oats, rice, soy or any other ingredient that’s been transformed into a dairy-free milk. … and if you’re allergic to sunflower seeds, have you seen my flax milk recipe? … and if you’re allergic…

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Done with Dairy Toolkit: Dairy free Recipes

Done with Dairy Toolkit: Dairy free Recipes

I’ll be the first to admit that going dairy-free is a challenge and living without the good stuff can be rough. But then I remind myself of why I removed it in the first place – digestive issues, headaches, atrocious complexion problems, stuffy nasal passages, ear infections… and my yearning for a big ‘ol container…

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Pumpkin Seed and Herb Salad

Pumpkin Seed and Herb Salad

Have you ever ordered a restaurant salad with high hopes of chowing down on a huge bowl of greens and instead, get a measly amount of veggies swimming in a pool of dressing? How they think this is appealing is beyond me. Well, this salad is the complete opposite to that. It’s loaded with greens,…

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The Complete Guide to Eating Healthy

The Complete Guide to Eating Healthy

What do you struggle with most when it comes to healthy eating? From your emails, comments and our interactions on Facebook, you’ve told me that you’re challenged by the time commitment, late night snacking, the cost, cravings, the stress of it all… If any of these roadblocks are standing in the way of you embracing…

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Vegan Shaved Parmesan Cheese Salad Topper

Vegan Shaved Parmesan Cheese Salad Topper

Chocolate overload. The pudding, the truffles, the candy at every turn… I’ve maxed out… and I’m guessing that you have too. So let’s make a yummy dairy-free recipes salad topper that will inspire us to fill up on nutrient-rich salads, shall we?

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5 Ingredient Strawberry Fudge Truffles

5 Ingredient Strawberry Fudge Truffles

Valentine’s Day obstacle #1: the box of chocolates. Valentine’s Day obstacle #2: my absolute love for all things truffles. Valentine’s Day obstacle #3: my habit (that I’m working on releasing) of reaching for food to deal with my feelings. Are you feelin’ me on this one?

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Vegan Chocolate Pudding (soy-free, nut-free)

Vegan Chocolate Pudding (soy-free, nut-free)

I had every intention of coming up with a bunch of Valentine’s Day recipes for you, but wouldn’t you know it, the big day is next week and I’m just getting my head into the Valentine’s Day dairy-free recipes zone. Since getting back from New York last week, I’ve been in a frenzy to finish…

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A Natural Approach to Food Photography

A Natural Approach to Food Photography

It’s a little late in the making, but I couldn’t go without sharing my New York food photography workshop experience with you! The course was offered by International Center for Photography. It was a 4 day, intensive workshop that had us in the classroom for one day, in a shooting kitchen for 2 days, and…

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Chia Fruit Spread: Divine Harvest

Chia Fruit Spread: Divine Harvest

Chia seed is one of my favorite things in the whole wide world. It’s dietary fiber content keeps my digestive system singing (1 oz. of chia contains 10.7 grams of fiber, flax seed has 5.6 grams). When coupled with something that’s high in sugar, it helps to balance blood sugar, improve insulin sensitivity and help…

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