Next up in our Cooking with Kids series… These lemon bars are light, airy and the epitome of spring. Made with a shortbread crust and zingy lemon filling — it melts in your mouth! The origins of lemon bars can be traced back to the […]

I didn’t have to hit rock bottom with my health to realize the true danger of the cult I had unwittingly become a part of. Others were not so lucky. In the vast and often murky realm of the internet, communities can form around almost […]

For this month’s Cooking with Kids recipe we’re fusing two cultural holidays, sneaking in a healthy ingredient, and perhaps introducing a new flavor to the kiddos! This year, March 19 is Persian New Year, or Nowruz, marking the spring equinox and a celebration of new […]

Hold onto your oat milk and chickin’ nuggets because this month marks a monumental occasion – it’s my 10-year veganiversary! That’s right, a whole decade of living the vegan dream, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride filled with veggies, compassion, and […]

Maybe you’ve been a reader of mine for a while, or maybe you’re new here (Hi, hello). Over time my blog has become about a lot more than just vegan recipes. It’s about individual passions, choices and how they effect the world around us. In […]

“You’re My Jam!” Heart Cookies Welcome to my latest series in partnership with Parenting OC Magazine called, Cooking with Kids, where each month we highlight a new recipe that is both educational and fun for the whole family. This month is a Valentine Day’s twist […]

Wow, this is honestly crazy that I’m writing this post. I always hoped I’d figure my ish out, and while I think every day is a constant rediscovery of my skin’s needs I’m confident I’ve gotten to the point that I can share my tips […]

Is This Blog Still Alive? Hello there… have we met? Yep, it’s me that one chick that used to blog about lifestyle stuff. 2020 has been a wild ride for us all, but I think it’s time we get back to the content we all […]

Gone are the days of being a mindless toothpaste consumer. At least for me and now potentially you. I first switched to vegan toothpaste a few years back, but in keeping with my goal to make everything (I mean everything) in my own kitchen I […]

Tired of constantly shaving? Not only does shaved hair instantly grow back, but shaving causes uncomfortable razor burns and painful ingrown hairs. Plus, disposable razors are incredibly wasteful (who knows how many I’ve used over the years). Professional wax treatments aren’t great either because they’re […]