I am part Irish, but I didn’t grow eating foods that were Irish in nature, and we never celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with anything special. Several years ago, I had been reading about Irish foods, Colcannon struck as something I’d enjoy. It’s simply mashed potatoes with cabbage or kale, with leeks, scallions, or chives sometimes mixed in. I […]
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Burrito Stuffed Sweet Potatoes from The First Mess Cookbook
I had already heard of Laura Wright through her gorgeous blog The First Mess, so when I heard she was writing a cookbook, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. I wasn’t exactly sure what the name The First Mess referred to, but according to Laura, “’The First Mess” is taken from M.F.K. Fisher’s […]
Satisfy Your Afternoon Snack Cravings with Cocoburg Vegan Coconut Jerky
When it comes to product reviews, usually I am the one who gets to review fashion, but not today! Today, I am excited to bring to you my review of Cocoburg’s vegan coconut jerky! The fabulous people at Cocoburg sent me samples of all three flavors of their jerky to try and let me tell you, […]
Raw-Vitalize: The Easy 21-Day Raw Food Recharge by Mimi Kirk and Mia Kirk White
Years ago when I was deep in recovery from chronic illness, I read an article about Mimi Kirk. Raw foods had been a boon to my healing journey, and I was a sucker for a good transformation story. Her youthful energy and exuberance for raw foods made me an instant fan. In a society where […]
Baked Acorn Squash with Pistachios, Pears and Fresh Herbs
With the New Year well under way, many of us have abandoned our healthy eating resolutions for the year. With this simple recipe, it will be easy to reaffirm your wellness goals for 2017. Packed with pistachios, this baked acorn squash will fill you up without weighing you down. Not only is this a great dinner […]