I am a hummus lover. Whenever someone asks me what I usually eat, the answer is always hummus. There are so many ways to enjoy and make dishes with chickpeas and hummus. This featured recipe by Zuliya Khawaja of @naturallyzuzu caught my eye with it’s gorgeous plating and classic creamy flavor.
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Fresh summer rolls with almond butter tahini dressing are my plant-based spin on Vietnamese summer rolls. Light and healthy, they make an easy lunch or dinner when it’s too hot to cook.
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I’ve always found the aroma of freshly brewed coffee to be so intoxicating. Perhaps it’s just the idea of coffee that appeals to us tea drinkers, but the actual taste lacks that verve we were so promised. Like that handsome Italian boy that seduced you during your Roman holiday adventure, he didn’t quite live up those romantic words he whispered in your ear, but you fell for it anyway.
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It’s a hot summer day. The sky is brilliant blue and birds are singing. July heat. I’m drinking a lot of coconut water mixed with sparkling soda and a squeeze of lime while planting in my garden, hands in the soil. The kids will be home from camp later (and they are always hungry!). I’m too hot (and lazy) to cook anything up tonight. The backyard patio is the place to dine on nights like this, with a big bowl of cold sesame noodles for everyone to share.
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As the holidays and the new year approach, self-care seems more important than ever. By setting intentions and goals for the coming year and practicing daily self-care, I feel inspired and at ease. It’s important to remember that self-care involves doing things that keep your body and mind healthy, regardless of whether you are dealing […]
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Somehow I come home with six to seven plump heirlooms in greens, golds, and rich reds. The peaches and nectarines were perfectly sweet, and I knew this was the last of the summer tomatoes and stone fruits. I had half a loaf of rosemary olive sourdough. So I made a simple Italian classic— panzanella!
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This easy one bowl recipe is my summer go-to for when it’s too hot to cook. All you need to do is make the noodles, stir in the tahini sauce, chop up veggies and herbs, et voila! You will love these noodles even more when chilled in the fridge. Make a big batch and stay as cool as a cucumber.
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This Meyer Lemon Tart is a sugar-free, vegan dessert that you can make and assemble in less time than it takes to watch an entire Bridgerton episode. It’s the perfect treat for those who are looking to reduce their sugar intake and go plant-based.
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If you love mushrooms and want to eat more plant-based meals, you’ll love how easily mushroom tacos satisfy your tastebuds. My recent Plantfull Life podcast guest Jeff Chilton is a mushroom expert and all around fun guy. (Yes, fungi.) During our podcast conversation, Jeff mentioned enjoying shiitake mushroom tacos as a great way to get more mushrooms into your life.
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Moon milk is an ancient Ayurvedic tradition of drinking warm milk with healing herbs and spices at bedtime. It’s made a comeback with health bloggers around the world. Gina Fontana’s book Moon Milk takes it to next level wellness.
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