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Pistachio Loaf Cake

Pistachio Loaf Cake

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 […]

It’s My 10 Year Vegan Anniversary!

It’s My 10 Year Vegan Anniversary!

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 […]

Discovering Your Sustainable Style: Building a Wardrobe that Speaks to You

Discovering Your Sustainable Style: Building a Wardrobe that Speaks to You

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 […]

Jam-filled Heart Pastry Cookies (Easy 5 Ingredient Recipe)

Jam-filled Heart Pastry Cookies (Easy 5 Ingredient Recipe)

“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 […]

My Hair Care Routine (Healthy + Clean + All-Natural)

My Hair Care Routine (Healthy + Clean + All-Natural)

By now y’all know this blog is waaaaay more than just vegan recipes; we all need a dose of some good ole wellness because caring for our natural hair is just as important as nourishing our bodies. Hair Care IS Self-Care Self-care includes every form […]

DIY Toothpaste (All-Natural + Fluoride-Free + Zero Waste)

DIY Toothpaste (All-Natural + Fluoride-Free + Zero Waste)

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 […]

How to Make Sugar Wax + Sugaring (Natural Hair Removal)

How to Make Sugar Wax + Sugaring (Natural Hair Removal)

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 […]

Living an Environmentally Conscious (Plastic-Free) Life

Living an Environmentally Conscious (Plastic-Free) Life

Many argue that veganism is only about animal rights or personal health, but to me and many others, a vegan lifestyle also extends to sustainable living for the benefit of the planet. One of the biggest environmental issues we face today other than animal agriculture […]

Cashew Cheese Sauce (Vegan + Oil-free)

Cashew Cheese Sauce (Vegan + Oil-free)

You’ll go nuts over this cheese-less cheesy sauce! If you want to elevate that steamed broccoli dinner add some cashew cheese sauce! If you want a divine dip for healthy homemade chips or fries… add some cashew cheese sauce! I’ve even turned this into a […]

3 Classic Cookies (Vegan + Gluten-Free)

3 Classic Cookies (Vegan + Gluten-Free)

Nothing is better than a double chocolate chunk cookie… wait no, a chocolate chunk cookie… or how about a snickerdoodle cookie? What if I told you I have a simple and easy recipe that allows you to enjoy all three? If I’ve got your attention, […]