Many of you know that I recently graduated and moved back home. It’s a very bittersweet time. I love San Diego, being near family, the beach, and the sunny days. But my college years were some of the best of my life and moving home means closing that chapter and moving from moments to memories.… Read More Healthy Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

A couple summers ago, a good friend told me that she had just applied to work at this cool new healthy fast food joint in town that she thought I would really like, and that I should apply too. Naturally I brushed off the idea, as I would prefer to sit on the couch all… Read More Hummus, Tofu & Quinoa Salad

Tofu is one of those foods that makes you go, “ew.” It’s boring, unattractive, and about as bland as the expression of the recipient of one of my bad jokes. That is all true, unless you know how to work with it, which the majority of people don’t. Luckily for you, I have some tips. You see, contrary… Read More Basic Tofu Strips

If you’re looking for a quick, easy weeknight dinner, this isn’t it. But if you’re looking for a time-consuming, frustrating meal that you can slave over for hours, welcome. The payoff is that, if you’re like me, you will end up admirably gazing at your little plate of love with a camera in one hand and a tissue in… Read More Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos

More often than not, when someone finds out that I don’t eat dairy anymore, the first thing they say is, “But cheese!!!” Ah yes, but cheese. Luckily, I was never a die-hard, can’t-live-or-breathe-without-cheese fanatic, but I did enjoy a good round of brie with some crackers and, uh, grape juice. Oh well, I guess I’ll… Read More Cheeseless Cheese

Now before you start thinking that I forgot about you and have completely neglected this blog, let me tell you that you’ve actually been on my mind this whole time. In fact, I had this elaborate weekly meal plan post I was working on that was going to be so great and well planned until…I forgot… Read More Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream

If you’re reading this, you’re in luck! Whether you’ve had a fantastic day full of productivity and laughter or it’s been one of the suckiest days ever and Murphy’s law has perfectly proclaimed itself in every moment, one thing is sure to make it better: another recipe! And not just a recipe, either, but yet another one about which I think, “THIS is going… Read More Sautéed Veggie Vegan Pizza

I’m not sure if it’s just me or if this is a normal thing, but cooking always, always leads to injury. That bruise on my arm? It’s from making meatballs. The cut on my forehead? Somehow from chopping peppers. The sore neck? Pretty sure that happened when I was making pasta. And don’t even ask about the black… Read More Brown Butter and Sage Gnocchi

As kids, we all had our special tricks that we used to get out of eating our vegetables at dinner. As a stubborn little kid who was determined to not be told what to do, even if doing the thing was going to be beneficial to me, I had a few of my own tricks up my… Read More Cream of Broccoli Soup

Right across the street from my school, there’s a little farm called Valley End Farm that has a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program. You sign up for a membership and depending on how much you want, you can pick up a box (or have it delivered!) weekly or bi-weekly. Each box has freshly grown organic vegetables that… Read More Ratatouille a la Disney