Earth Day 2015: How You Can Help the Planet One Forkful at a Time

Happy Earth Day! Or as I like to refer to it as the day where everyone becomes an environmentalist, or at least pretends to care about the planet. While some do-gooders go out and pick up trash or plant trees (Because who actually plants one on Arbor Day?) the rest of us tweet, share or post about helping the planet on social media, but don’t actually know what to do to help. That is until now.

Here are some ways you can help the planet during each meal: Continue reading

Treat Yo’ Self Thursday #13, Mad About Matcha Brownies

Quite possibly the hottest ingredient in food today, matcha is everywhere. The finely ground green tea leaves have been a part of traditional Japanese tea ceremonies for centuries, but didn’t gain worldwide popularity until recently. From drinks to cakes, cronuts, and even cocktails, this tea powder is a culinary matcha made in heaven (I’ve got food puns for days).

Thanks to a craving for both matcha and brownies, and a quick google search, I made a batch of tasty treats I’m calling Mad About Matcha Brownies. Continue reading

The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Staying Sane

It’s been a long week, and you are completely burnt out. A pile of projects, a long commute, fueled by a ton of coffee because you’ve skipped lunch; we’ve all had a week like that. You come home exhausted and stressed out, ready to order chinese takeout and eat an entire pint of Ben and Jerry’s, but don’t do that just yet! I have a few tips and tricks that will take you to your happy place without taking you to your freezer or Seamless account. Continue reading

Treat Yo’ Self Thursday #12, My Mylkshake Brings All the Vegans to the Yard

Rich, creamy and just the right amount of sweetness, milkshakes are a classic warm (and cold) weather treat. The problem is, milkshakes are chock full of sugar and unhealthy fat. Plus, those who can’t eat dairy or don’t by choice, can’t enjoy a milkshake. Until now.

By playing mad food scientist (as I often do), I have made a fantastic, vegan mylkshake that rivals any traditional dairy based shake. Seriously, it is so good.

I give you… Continue reading