It’s Friday! Time to fill the weekend with things and people you love, for me that’s gardening and working on some recipes, here are just a few of what I’ve been inspired and loving lately. Hope you’re enjoying these slightly longer days and weekends! Never stop being You! image via Lovely Indeed There are just no…
Raw + Vegan Neapolitan Cake Bars
Today were kicking off the week and holiday season with a healthy dessert. A raw and vegan one at that. I was asked to create a raw and vegan cake for a birthday last week, and it’s been something I’ve always wanted to try, both making and eating. I’ve eaten raw bars and semi-raw desserts, but…
Banana Apple Spelt Muffins
This past week I finished my monthlong clean slate detox, one I’ve done a few times to recharge and feel my best again. This time around the cleanse was quite easy to get through, aside from the occasional cups coffee to get me through long/physical days at work, and a few spoonfuls of frozen yogurt,…
Hydrating Melon Mint Smoothie
St. Patrick’s day is March’s big holiday, and for one day we all become a bit Irish, all dressed in green and a cold beer in hand. I usually head to a local Irish pub with some friends where we celebrate a heritage that isn’t our own, mostly because it’s become, well a drinking holiday. I…
Seared Chimichurri Tofu with Caramelized Fennel and Celery
With January focused on getting back to an active lifestyle, I began eating clean once agin, but this time I’m not just doing this detox, I’m going to focus on finally committing to a clean lifestyle. I recently just picked up a copy of Clean State from the editors of Martha Stewart. My goal has been…
Fall Kale Soup
It seems I’ve been on a soup kick lately, starting with this and most recently this. The Portuguese cuisine is iconic for the Caldo Verde, or Kale Soup, traditionally made with white potatoes and chorizo. But this isn’t my Avo’s typical Kale Soup. I originally thought sweet potatoes would be a good replacement for the…
Red Lentil Soup
My third week of the 28 mind and body challenge is slowly coming to an end, just as I begin my half marathon training. I feel energized and whole again. The cravings, well when all you see is candy and Halloween treats, it’s a challenge overcoming those, but I’ve stay dedicated and found healthy alternates…
