7 Recipes That Capture Summer in Every Bite
It’s that time of year… With Memorial Day around the corner and our temperatures here in Alexandria, VA inching into the 90’s….I’m ready to officially start enjoying summer fare :)! Food that’s fresh, easy and perfect for picnics, bbq’s and dining on the...
Uttapum: savory indian pancakes
These little pancakes are one of my favorite go-to’s throughout the year…and I thought it might be a fun recipe for the holidays, as the red and green definitely make a plate feel festive and fun! Savory Indian Pancakes Uttapum are South Indian pancakes...
Veggie Gluten Free Pot Pie
Fall Comfort Food When the leaves begin to change colors and the air begins to get crisp, I not only LOVE pulling out my boots, but also my favorite fall comfort foods :)! Although I’ve made Pot Pie before, this was the first time I’ve made one since being...
Cherry Tomatoes 3 Different Ways
For those of you that follow me on social media, you might have seen that the cherry tomatoes we planted back in May have exploded :)! The little seedlings we started from scratch are now 6-7 feet tall and fully loaded. On Instagram and Facebook, I asked friends and...
Pure Vegetarian: Nourishing the Body and Soul
Wisdom & Deliciousness from the kitchen of Lakshmi Hello Everyone, today I’m feel blessed to share an interview with Lakshmi Wennakoski-Bielicki. This talented yogini, chef, photographer and writer is the founder of the blog, purevege.com as well the author...
Holy Days & Fasting Pancakes
I feel like the Fall snuck up on me…:)? If I recall correctly, it was hot one day and then chilly and pouring the rain the next…what’s been happening in your neck of the woods? To be honest, I’m actually quite delighted that the season’s...
Sesame Ginger Baked Tofu
It’s always good to remember that the one weapon we always have in our arsenal for self-care is the food we put in our bodies. Food is such an amazing tool, don’t think? What we feed ourselves literally fuels our energy levels, directly impacts the appearance of our bodies and greatly influences our minds. For something we do several times a day…I’d say it’s worth putting a little dedicated time and creative energy towards since the payoff is huge.
Cauliflower Jalapeño Spiced Alfredo—light and guilt-free
This is one of my new favorites! This cauliflower based cream sauce is delicious! Not only is it creamy and comforting, it’s light and totally guilt-free. The tender cauliflower is super versatile; had I not made it myself, I would never have guess that this...