Have you wandered the snack aisle at your grocery store lately? There are dozens of products but none of them offer any nutrition at all. Preservatives. Chemicals. Added sugars. Artificial ingredients. Reading the labels on some of these products is like reading a science experiment. For the longest time, I resorted to making my own snacks […]
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Éclair Naturals Gluten-Free Vegan Beauty Products
“Wow! Look at your hair!!!” Okay, so normally that would have kicked in some serious self-conscious mode for me, but hearing a friend say that the other day gave me the complete opposite reaction as he continued with how great it looked. I have been using the Éclair Naturals shampoo and conditioner for a few […]
My Top 5 Go-To Vegan Meats
There’s nothing like the feeling of fueling yourself with nutrient-dense, plant-based, whole foods. But, let’s face it: every now and then we all probably crave some convenience food. And some of us even crave the nostalgic tastes of our favorite meaty dishes from our pregan days. I’m all about bright and colorful salads, homemade bean […]
Vegan Fajita Salad
Fajitas have always been a favorite of mine. This dish has everything I like about them, in the form of a salad, making it a great meal for hot summer evenings. Several years ago, I had just started a new job as an art director for a paper company, and I was invited to a […]
The Famous Coconut BLT
This recipe will make any vegan-bacon skeptic a true believer. Because Coconut Bacon will become less crisp the longer you store it, I recommend making it just ahead of preparing your sandwiches. The Famous Coconut BLT Makes 4 sandwiches Ingredients 8 slices sandwich bread Vegan mayonnaise 2 cups Coconut Bacon (recipe follows) 1 large ripe […]