I love cooking, but I usually save more involved recipes for dinner time with my fiance. Cooking is something we really love to share (along with our love of really good food) so I don’t usually spend my faculties on fancy lunches. I still strive for satisfying mid-day meals, however, so a haphazard mix of … More An easy meal idea: quinoa with spinach, sausage + feta
I like to cook meals at home for a number of reasons. First and foremost, it’s healthier. Home cooked meals are way less expensive, don’t need preservatives, they usually taste better, and when I take the time to cook, my meals are balanced, tasty, and filling. When I’m eating on the go, I find myself … More Meal Prep
I’m really not a fan of the adage, “you are what you eat.” I think it perpetuates a lot of the ideologies of diet culture, and can create confusion, frustration, and encourage “all or nothing” thinking about food and health. It also can attach moral language to food choices, which I find promotes disordered eating … More You are what your food eats
Cooking healthy food at home doesn’t have to be hard. It also doesn’t require complicated ingredients or expensive tools. Contrary to what we see on advertisements or Instagram, preparing healthy food for our families can be quick, easy, and sustainable. I’m not a fancy person, and I have little tolerance for the suggestion that maintaining … More My Favorite Banana Bread
If you’re craving something sweet, smooth, and chocolatey, try this pie recipe! The unique use of tofu adds a wonderful texture and a boost of protein without using dairy. The result is a decadent dessert that isn’t too heavy, and helps prevent blood sugar fluctuations. It’s a delicious and easy dessert! 3-Step French Silk Pie … More Vegan Chocolate Pie
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