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I knew within the first few times that I spoke to Mark that he was going to be special to me.
It was a special feeling in my gut that said, “Wow, this guy…”
It was the fact that we could talk for hours about everything and anything.
But most importantly, it was the fact that he loved popcorn just as much as I did.Read More
[Welcome to Oat Week – Valentine’s Day Edition! This post is sponsored by my wonderful friends over at Bob’s Red Mill – we’re using their Gluten Free Oat Flour for these Healthy Peanut Butter Hearts!]
Not to get all mushy on your guys, because, seriously, been there/done that, but unlike every other year of my 23 years of living, I’m seriously looking forward to Valentines Day this year! Because unlike every other year of my 23 years of living, I actually have a boyfriend on Valentine’s Day!
Now, I’m not saying that you have to have a S.O. in your life in order to enjoy Valentine’s Day, but the first year you get to spend the most love-infested day of the year with your main-squeeze is kinda totally ridiculously exciting.
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[Welcome to recipe #2 of Oat Week – Girl Scout Cookie Edition! This post is sponsored by my wonderful friends over at Bob’s Red Mill – we’re using their Gluten Free Old Fashioned Rolled Oats for these Gluten Free Vegan Do-si-dos!]
So, I think tackling the peanut buttered Girl Scout cookies was a good idea for oat week. Do you agree? Is there anything better than a cookie + peanut butter situation?
Nope. No, definitely not. Read More
[Welcome to Oat Week – Girl Scout Cookie Edition! This post is sponsored by my wonderful friends over at Bob’s Red Mill – we’re using their Gluten Free Oat Flour for these Gluten Free Vegan Tagalongs!]
Ahh Girl Scout cookie season.
Riiiight around the time when you’re getting the hang of those New Year’s goals, those cute little salespeople trot show up to try and tempt you with devilishly delicious cookies.Read More
Guys, the struggle is real. I don’t know what it is about winter, but something about it just makes me want to curl up in a ball go to sleep.
So while I’m usually super excited to jump into the kitchen to whip up a delicious meal after a long day at work, lately I’ve been a huuuuge fan of quick and easy meals.
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January is a funny month where I always try to get back on track after the crazy-indulgent holidays. I’m get ridiculously pumped up, ready to workout every day after work and working to clear my kitchen of any lingering treat-yo-self goodies. I find myself saying things like,”Let’s buy cute workout clothes as inspiration!”, “Let’s buy ALL the fruits and veggies at Trader Joe’s this week!”, and “Let’s make green smoothies all day long!”
…but then, without fail, January 2 rolls around, and suddenly my body totally forgets all of it’s health-forward intentions and longs for those craveable sugary treats somethin’ fierce.
Welp. Please tell me I’m not alone here.
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So this weekend was a very special weekend for us because it was my boy’s birthday weekend! ???
I always make a huge deal out of birthdays because I love celebrating the people I love so very much. And getting to celebrate Mark is pretty much my favorite thing ever. Read More
Who had a fun NYE?!
Mark and I had some friends over, we played some games, ate some food (I made my Smoky Black Bean Dip ❤️❤️❤️), and brought in the new year with lots of happiness and cheer.
And wine. Always wine. ?
So naturally this morning was a “let’s rebound after the indulgent holidays” kind of morning. And I resorted to my old whole food standby: smoothies.
Liquid nutrients, fiber, vitamins, and protein whirled together to create a dreamy, creamy nutritional powerhouse? I’ll take it. I’ll take it every dang day.
I figured a little smoothie roundup could be helpful to everyone this time of year, so I took it upon myself to scour the interwebs in search for the yummiest, healthiest, vegan-est smoothies around! Yum yum yummm! Drink ’em for breakfast, slurp them as a snack, or savor them as dessert, these healthy vegan smoothie recipes are sure to make your new year a little bit sweeter. ?
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