I just wrapped up my first time doing Whole30. Life has been a swirling adventure full of change recently... Which is why my last post (End of the Year Gratitude Challenge) was 2 months ago. But as 2018 came to a close, I decided 2019 was going to be about release and change. This is that story. Vegan > Pescetarian > ... Now What? I took a moment to look at my weight, my diet, and tried to figure out how and why I was feeling so consistently BLAH. I'd been eating a vegan diet for over 8 years but…
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Brussels sprouts... how do you feel about Brussels sprouts? While you think about that... Guys, Thanksgiving is a week away! That means it’s time for the final piece in this year’s Thanksgiving series! Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Lemon Sauce is a delicious side dish. They pair well with a hefty holiday spread just as well as part of a veggie/grain bowl. Additionally, I’ll share the sure fire way to get perfectly crispy, roasted Brussels sprouts every time! But first... Have you ever had one of those days that just seems to drag on for-ev-er? And it always seems to fall…
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Make ahead desserts (check!), make-ahead appetizer (check)... Let's move on to the main dish! While most people think turkey on Thanksgiving, and I'll admit it, I am one of them; I am harnessing the power of #tbt and serving Apple Bourbon Glazed Salmon for Thanksgiving dinner! Hear Me Out... While there isn't a written menu of what was served at the first Thanksgiving we can take some educated guesses. Historians believe that along with some type of wildfowl, fish and shellfish were likely part of the first Thanksgiving meal. But, it's been 8 years since I could eat poultry, and…
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Welcome back to the Thanksgiving series! After two sweet recipes (Pumpkin Cheesecake and Chocolate Tart) it's time to kick things up a notch with Cranberry Jalapeño Jelly. Served as an appetizer or on your dinner table, Cranberry Jalapeño Jelly has an addictive tang and a slight kick that will quickly disappear from your table. Jars of this also make for a great Christmas gift for a foodie in your life! Cranberries. Which team are you on? Cranberries.No, I'm not talking about the Irish band of the 90's. I'm talking the tart berries that produce the most amazing hue of a…
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Continuing on with the Thanksgiving theme, I have to move on to this gorgeous, FOOLPROOF(!!) chocolate ganache tart. If you're looking for something that's a little bit more of a "classic" Thanksgiving dessert, go check out my dairy-free Pumpkin Cheesecake with a Gingersnap Crust. It takes a little more effort but a crowdpleaser nonetheless. Friendsgiving Flashback: Two years ago I threw my first ever “Friendsgiving”! IT WAS A HIT! I single-handedly hosted 12 people in my home to play games, laugh, and of course, eat some tasty plant-based foods! My first dinner party (read: with people I'm not related to…
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Thanksgiving is coming! Let us all take a moment to express gratitude for a holiday that brings people together while encouraging them to completely stuff their faces! The next few weeks I'm focusing on helping you get a complete holiday spread together! First up dessert. Specifically Pumpkin Cheesecake! Why? Because, as my late grandmother used to say, "Eat dessert first, just in case you don't make it through dinner." A slightly morbid thought, but hey, she's right! I'm also starting with desserts because they are items that can be made ahead of time! Lessening the stress of day-of cooking madness. Though…
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