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Sweet and Savory Quinoa and Papaya Salad

Sweet and Savory Quinoa and Papaya Salad

Have you introduced any new foods into your life recently? Maybe you’ve given fennel a try? What about coconut flour? Or, maybe you gave kale a run for it’s money green(y)? [haha worst joke ever. I swear I’m actually funny in real life] While I was studying nutrition, I took it upon myself to buy…

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Where it Vegan: Gazpacho

Where it Vegan: Gazpacho

I recently had my parents over for dinner while Kevin was traveling a couple weeks ago. It’s nice to have the house to myself every once in awhile, but after a couple of weeks I tend to get a bit lonely! When my parents called me on a Monday night to ask what I was…

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Maple Balsamic Dijon Salad with Strawberries & Pecans

Maple Balsamic Dijon Salad with Strawberries & Pecans

So, I pulled my groin running last week. If it’s not one injury it’s another, I tell ya. The pain comes and goes, but the inflammation is ridiculous. On top of using arnica gel and epsom salt baths, I’ve been adding flax oil [omega-3] in absolutely everything to help with my overall inflammation. Any additional…

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Dad’s Famous Potato Salad

Dad’s Famous Potato Salad

The summer months bring back so many fantastic childhood memories. In the summer… You could catch me hiding with my dad under the dinning room table, chowing down on dipped Oreos in milk right before dinner. I could also be found doing flips in the lake with my little sister screaming “free willy!” [Weird? Maybe….

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Saweet Pecan and Wild Rice Salad

Saweet Pecan and Wild Rice Salad

Do you people watch? If you haven’t tried it, you must! It’s a great way to pass time, especially at the airport! I was in line at the post office yesterday and as always, was observing the people around me. There was a lady that kept checking her phone for what must have been an…

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Sunflower Cream Salad with Sweet Taters + Dill Chicks

Sunflower Cream Salad with Sweet Taters + Dill Chicks

Happy Friday 13th! Good things always happen to me on Friday 13th, so I’m pretty excited to see what flourishes today! ————————————– There are a couple of requirements that a salad needs to have in order for me to want to eat it: a good [homemade] salad dressing. lots of spices and flavor. a vast…

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Sweet Lemon Salad with Lemon Pepper Tempeh Croutons

Sweet Lemon Salad with Lemon Pepper Tempeh Croutons

I have a confession to make… I hate veggies. Wait, no… that’s a little too drastic. I just hate boring veggies. I’m not one to be seen snacking on a carrot unless it’s loaded with hummus. You’ll never have to worry about me stealing a slice of your cucumber. Wait, is that salt & pepper…

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Vegan Creamy Honey Dijon Salad + Omega Croutons

Vegan Creamy Honey Dijon Salad + Omega Croutons

Since starting my cleanse I’ve become obsessed with salads. Thankfully, it’s a great obsession to have coming from a girl that really could use more veg in her life. Problem is I get bored with salad dressings very quickly so I’m always trying to switch things up to keep it exciting. Creamy honey dijon, creamy…

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Sesame Socca Crackers + Creamy Tahini Salad

Sesame Socca Crackers + Creamy Tahini Salad

Holy moly! It’s March already, can you believe it? Let’s kick it off with some awesome eats. I rarely enjoy raw veggies during the winter [its too darn cold!], but today is an exception. Some days a girl just needs her raw veg. And other days, she needs hemp. Lot’s of hemp. Lucky for me,…

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Sweet Nibbly Bits Yam Salad

Sweet Nibbly Bits Yam Salad

Here I go, craving salads again. I may be in denial that winter is still among us. Just this morning I had a strong urge to get up early, throw on my running shoes, strap on my Garmin, and run down the country roads around our house. Problem is – as beautiful a run that…

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