That’s When I’m Happy
“There are some days when I’m very happy… and there are some days when I’m a little bit sad. But now, on those days when I’m a little bit sad… I try and find my way back to being happy.” As one of my son’s favorite stories (That’s When I’m Happy) begins, when I get…
Continue Reading »
Just Fine and Dandies Vegan Rice Crispy Treats
Actually, these aren’t “just fine”, they’re awesome, but I was trying to be clever with the title there… I don’t remember rice crispy treats being my childhood favorite; I think I was more of a cheesecake and chocolate chip cookie kind of kid. But I’m definitely a crispy treat convert. When I first moved from…
Grilled Vegan Portobello Steaks
Grilling season is upon us! To be honest, we don’t even own a grill, but I love using my cast iron grill pan with summer vegetables to get similar texture, flavor, and markings. Of all of the gorgeous summer foods perfect for grilling, portobellos are my favorite. Because of their tender, juicy texture and mild…
Vegan Buddha Bowl
Lately, I’ve been such a hummus junky. I’m constantly dipping raw vegetables, especially carrots and cucumbers, as a snack or small meal. I’ve even found that if I’m craving something sweet, hummus and carrots does the trick. I know hummus is hardly a sweet treat, but for some reason, it’s been working for me as…
Healthy and Budget-Friendly Vegan Snacks for Kids
When One Green Planet contacted me about contributing a monthly column to their site, I was thrilled to be invited to take part. They have so many great contributors, including presidents, CEOs, and founders of compassionate and eco-friendly organizations, well-known authors, vegan fashion designers, bloggers, activists, and experts in all fields eco-friendly. There’s such a…
I Eat Trees 2.0: Vegan Recipes and Cookbook Reviews
Things look a little different around here! We’ve been working to make I Eat Trees easier for you to use. By separating the actual vegan recipes from the rest of the pack and dividing cookbook recipe reviews into individual cookbooks, they’re easier to find and easier to share. You can also search specific recipe categories…
Vegan 101: Vegan Meals For Kids
When JL contacted me to do a guest post about vegan meals for kids to contribute to her fabulous Vegan 101 series, I was so honored to receive the invitation. It’s such a helpful, informative series, and I couldn’t be more thrilled at the opportunity to participate. Thank you so much, JL! With getting kids…
Happy Mother’s Day
I just wanted to take a moment to say Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! I’ll be celebrating by spending the day with the little man who made me a proud mommy! Just in case you had forgotten, here are some sweet treats you still have time to make for the mother…
Eating Vegan on a Tight Grocery Budget
If you’re wondering where my cookbook creations have gone, don’t worry, they’ll be back in time, but it’s been a very busy year. As of January, we’re officially full-time business owners, putting me shorter on time and… money! Of course, the plan is to become a billionaire and go crazy buying strange and fantastic ingredients…
