Category: health

simply guacamole.

I’m a Texas girl. I love me some guacamole. There’s nothin’ like fresh table-side-made (you know what I mean) guacamole from a great Mexican food restaurant. But it’s just as delicious and easy to...

apricots with coconut butter and cinnamon

So, it’s Monday. I don’t know about you, but on a Monday – and a Monday after a holiday weekend no less – sometimes I need a little something sweet to brighten my day…...

roasted kabocha squash

I don’t know how I lived my life thus far without knowing what a Kabocha squash was. But on a recent search for acorn squash at Whole Foods, I stumbled upon this little gem...

does your “clean” diet cause cancer?

This is a question everyone should ask… I didn’t know I even needed to ask it until my sister sent me this article entitled: “Watch out for this carcinogen in your organic food.” For me, particularly,...

tuscan kale chips

I love kale chips. They are such a quick and easy, healthy and delicious snack. Here is an updated recipe from my original kale chips with truffle salt. tuscan kale chips ingredients: – kale...

chocolate chip cookies: gluten-free, dairy-free

I am constantly trying to find great gluten free, dairy free desserts. These chocolate chip cookies – which are both of those things – are so incredibly delicious, and so quick and easy to make!...

the longest lasting base coat (DIY manicure)

What started out as a post about the best base coat has now turned into an all out DIY manicure post! So, first of all. Orly has a great line of base and top...

vanilla bean coconut ice cream with carob powder

I just came up with the most simple, delicious concoction. vanilla bean coconut ice cream with carob powder I’m not a huge fan of vanilla ice cream, but my boyfriend had bought me some....

mashed sweet potatoes

So I pretty much just made up this recipe. I love sweet potatoes in every form, so I decided to experiment with making mashed sweet potatoes! Not only did they turn out so delicious,...

basil chicken, roasted carrots, and raw zucchini “noodle” salad

I am all about quick, healthy dinners. Everything I make is gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free, and I always buy organic when I can. Sometimes if I go to Trader Joe’s, I will literally walk...