The Chew Appearance 

I don’t have all the fancy high channels on the tv. I just have the basic broadcast networks. So, for me, The Chew is something I watch religiously! It’s not just fun, it’s research. If you’re familiar with The Chew, you’ll know they have a hashtag that is #youonthechew. Naturally, any food I post on…

Vegan BBQ Cabbage Sandwich

I’m obsessed with BBQ sandwiches, especially in the summer. I’ve tried it using carrot match sticks but I didn’t like the texture as much as I did with the Cabbage. Now, I’ve heard you can use jackfruit and the texture is awesome. However, it’s hard to find. You can sometimes find canned jackfruit in Asian…

Spinach Chips 

I had some leftover baby spinach but I didn’t want a salad. So I made these ‘chips’ and then ate them alongside some tomatoes!  Spinach chips Cover a cookie sheet in foil and preheat oven to 350. Lightly Pam the foiled sheet and pop a single layer of baby spinach leaves. Lightly Pam the spinach…

Candy Cane Wreath

This is great Christmas craft for kiddos!  I nanny for a 9 year old girl. We decided to do a Christmas craft for her house. I started by buying some candy canes at the dollar store. Then, I just pulled out some random Christmas themed decorations I had laying around. I showed her how to…

Hair Flower 

This is one of my most favorite crafts! Mostly because it saves me money and keeps me fashionable!  I start by buying fake flowers from the dollar store or Walmart, depending on what they have available and what color and style I’m looking for. I usually already have bejeweled diddys in my craft box but…

Buddha Bowls

I LOVE Buddha Bowls! It’s basically a bowl with ALL the vegetables! The key I have found to a good Buddha bowl is different textures and temperatures. So, some roasted vegetables, some fresh vegetables, some chia seed or quinoa maybe. Switching it up makes for an awesome dance on your taste buds!  Below is a…

Vegan Cabbage Spaghetti

I wanted spaghetti. I had no time.  So, I came up with this super quick and easy weeknight meal! I hope you enjoy it as much as I!  Vegan Cabbage Spaghetti  Ingredients: -1 bag cabbage and carrot Cole slaw mix -1 jar of onion and garlic spaghetti sauce  -1/4 c ish EVOO  -Pita Directions: Heat…

Super Easy and Healthy Snack

I hate buying snacks at the store. Even the ‘healthy’ ones are not healthy at all! This recipe is super easy, super delicious and super versatile!  Roasted Chick Pea Snack -Start with however many cans of chickpeas you want!  -Drain and rinse  -Let the chickpeas hang out on some paper towels for 15 min ish…

Snow Day Baking!

This past week, we got a bunch of snow and ice. So, to fill up the boyfriend for shoveling purposes, I decided to make these Vegan Pancakes extra special!  Vegan Dark Chocolate Pistachio Pancakes  Ingredients: 1 c flour  3 tbsp sugar  2 1/4 tsp baking powder  1/4 tsp salt  2 1/2 tbsp smart balance ‘butter’…

Spinach and Artichoke Puffs (Vegetarian Version Featured on The Chew)

What else do you do when you’re snowed in than eat delicious food?! The boyfriend and I were trying to come up with foods to stock up on for the impending snow. He said he wanted Spinach and Artichoke Pasta. I heard something completely different, because, well, I’m usually only half listening to him! You…