I admit it: I eat way too many cookies. But really, is there a better way to spend an afternoon than baking cookies, drinking tea, and listening baroque opera? I’ve spent the last month baking cookies whenever I had time (and occasionally when I really should have been, say, working on my masters thesis), and […]
vegan recipes
Recipe: Mexican Hot Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
The combination of sweet strawberries, creamy chocolate, and a tiny kick of cayenne creates the ultimate trifecta of deliciousness. Mexican Hot Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 3 minutes | Serves 2 to 4 Ingredients: 1 (3-ounce) block semi-sweet dark chocolate, chopped or grated 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon cayenne […]
DIY Rice and Coconut Face Scrub
In Italy we have some beauty secrets handed down from mother to daughter … They are cheap and effective DIY lotions, oils and remedies. We call them our Grandma’s secrets because they are the kind of advice and suggerstions our grandmothers give us to solve minor annoyances and blemishes. Today I want to share with you a […]
Review and Giveaway: The Forks Over Knives Plan: How to Transition to the Life-Saving, Whole-food, Plant-based Diet
One of the things that makes life most interesting is that it is constantly changing. This year, I moved across the country, had a baby, and started a psychotherapy private practice. Admittedly, some of my food habits slid downhill during this time, and I found myself eating more crap than I used to. I found […]
Book Review and Giveaway: Plant-Powered for Life
Sharon Palmer is on a mission to help you fall in love with plants. In her new book Plant-Powered for Life she conjures up images of farmers markets full of fresh, crisp vegetables, produce bins overflowing with juicy ripe fruit, and fields of fresh leafy greens. Even the most die-hard carnivore wouldn’t be able to […]