Ice cream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Perfect for those who love chocolate and cookies, this super cool dessert is both dairy-free and refined sugar-free. Chocolate was one of the first flavors of ice cream, dating back to 1692, but the addition […]

These blueberry scones perfectly crumble with even the softest bite and are absolutely scrumptious. Not quite cake, but not really a biscuit either, scones have a unique texture that’s entirely their own. At around 1840, scones became an essential part of the fashionable ritual of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]