Buying local produce is an important way of living sustainably, and one of the easiest ways is by supporting a local farm that runs a Community-Supported Agriculture program (CSA). Essentially, early in the season, members of the community pay for a share of the produce the farm will create during the upcoming season. And, once…
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Mini-chocolate Cupcakes to Live For (Vegan)
I made these cupcakes for my final assessment in the Essential Vegan Desserts Course by Fran Costigan through Rouxbe. They were so delightful. they are small perfect bite size of goodness. The best part, the frosting is made without unhealthy shortenings. For this recipe, if you have never worked with agar before, don’t be worried…
Black Bean Chipotle Hummus with Roasted Tomatoes
While I was taking the Rouxbe Professional Plant-Based Cooking course, I had an assignment to showcase how to use beans in two different ways. This was one the first variations I decided to make. I am a big fan of hummus as a healthy and filling snack, and I was looking to make a different…
Fiber Fueled
This is by far the best health book I have ever read and here’s why: Dr. B is a gastroenterologist and clinical investigator. The information presented in his book is based on science (evidence) and his years of research about how a healthy gut is the foundation to solving many other health issues. The solution…
