Here's a round up of seasonal recipe ideas to whip up this summer! With Memorial Day taking place in just a couple of days, summertime is upon us! It's been feeling pretty summery here in Connecticut, and it's been nice to set up all of my backyard furniture, relax in my hammock, and get some Vitamin D and color on my face. My freckles are starting to peak out and I'm not mad about it at all. My baby loves being outside just as my husband and I do, and with trails starting to open up around here, we've been taking advantage by going for weekend hikes as a family. I've definitely been thankful that this quarantine started in March when the weather was beginning to get nicer. It would be much worse to be cooped up at home while the weather was consistently cold and ... [Read More]
vegan summer recipes
12 Recipe Ideas for the 4th of July
Happy (almost) 4th of July weekend to all of my fellow Americans! Despite the adversities that we as a country face (ahem, one of which is a certain person who has diarrhea of the mouth running for president), I'm proud to be an America. I'm proud to live in a country where a woman like me can be whoever she wants to be. Looking for 4th of July recipe ideas? In honor of our celebration of independence, today I'm sharing 12 recipes that make a great fit to whip up over this long holiday weekend! #1. Let's kick this list off with my most patriotic looking recipe: red, white & blueberry pancakes! Made with oats, banana, and ground flaxseed, and topped with a maple blueberry sauce, fresh strawberries & shredded coconut, these pancakes are a dreamy holiday brunch idea ... [Read More]
Avocado Smashed Corn on the Cob [vegan, gf]
With 4th of July coming up, I know that all of you American foodies are thinking of what to make for your get togethers, am I right?! My hubby and I are going to our friends' place for a party on Saturday, and I've decided to bring a caprese pasta dish and try my hand at making my very first red, white & blue cake (wish me luck!). Today, I've got a recipe to share that would make a healthy, tasty edition to any holiday backyard BBQ, or as a great side anytime this summer! ... [Read More]