7 Natural Ways to Help Your Hangover

St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow! It is so lucky that this year it falls on a Friday- rather than going into work nursing a hangover, you only have to go to your couch. Feel free to have all the green beer you can handle. So when the fun is over, you’re left with memories (maybe)…… Continue reading 7 Natural Ways to Help Your Hangover

Meatless Monday: We Tried Blue Apron and OMG

*Please note: I am not affiliated with Blue Apron and all opinions are my own. We did it, people. We subscribed to a food box. And the short of it is, it’s amazing. “Is this really for us?” If you’ve been following along for awhile, you know how much I loathe the grocery store. Lately I’ve…… Continue reading Meatless Monday: We Tried Blue Apron and OMG

Meatless Mondays: 21 Sources of Protein that Aren’t Meat

One of the most common questions I get when people find out I don’t eat meat is “do you get enough protein?” After an amused smile (because no one cares to ask about your nutrition until you tell them you’ve eliminated meat), I always can confidently answer YES! In fact, I think going vegetarian has…… Continue reading Meatless Mondays: 21 Sources of Protein that Aren’t Meat

Meatless Monday: 13 Guilty-Pleasure Junk Foods That Are Accidentally Vegan

Duncan Hines cake mixes (classic carrot, moist deluxe butter golden, classic yellow, dark chocolate fudge, devil’s food, fudge marble, german chocolate, red velvet, Swiss chocolate, coconut supreme, lemon supreme, pineapple supreme AND strawberry supreme) and frosting (homestyle butter cream, caramel, classic chocolate, vanilla, coconut pecan, dark chocolate fudge, lemon supreme and strawberry cream) are all…… Continue reading Meatless Monday: 13 Guilty-Pleasure Junk Foods That Are Accidentally Vegan

Meatless Monday: Italian-Inspired Vegan Veggie Stew

‘Tis the season for hearty stews and Crock-pots. Last week I was vaguely aware there was a snowstorm coming, so I thought I would consult my vegan slow-cooker cookbook. Little did I know there was a full-on blizzard heading our way and this stew would taste better than expected. Not to mention coming inside from shoveling…… Continue reading Meatless Monday: Italian-Inspired Vegan Veggie Stew

Meatless Monday: Ridiculously Easy Roasted Carrots

Psst- this is one of my favorite comfort snacks. It’s perfect for chilly days and ridiculously easy, too. Enjoy! You’ll need… Carrots, peeled and cut to about 3″ (or baby carrots) Extra virgin olive oil Spices (such as salt, pepper, garlic, basil, rosemary, oregano… the possibilities are endless!) Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Toss…… Continue reading Meatless Monday: Ridiculously Easy Roasted Carrots

Meatless Monday: Spanakopita Triangles!

Χαίρετε! Hello! I’m back after my mini-hiatus. I hope you all had a lovely week- I know I sure did! My parents made this year extra special by eating Thanksgiving dinner together for the first time since they divorced when I was a kid. It was so nice to have my entire family together with…… Continue reading Meatless Monday: Spanakopita Triangles!

Meatless Mondays: “Beef” Stew

Looking to eat meatless on a budget? Look no further! This week’s installment of Meatless Mondays is a recipe for a personal favorite of mine (especially on a gray, dreary day) “beef” stew! I think back to the cold, bitter winters of my childhood on Cape Cod, and I remember the house smelling so good…… Continue reading Meatless Mondays: “Beef” Stew

Meatless Monday: Vegan Baking Alternatives

Want to try being more environmentally conscious? What about being better to animals? What about your waistline? Incorporating more vegan meals into your life will help do all of these things for you, and to help, I’ve made a list of vegan substitutions you can use when baking! To replace eggs: As a leavening agent, instead…… Continue reading Meatless Monday: Vegan Baking Alternatives