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]
Archives for May 2020
A Day in the Life with a Newborn: Quarantine Edition
Hi friends! I always find 'A Day in the Life' posts interesting to read - It's like reality TV, blogger version! I've shared what a day looks like for me here & there but haven't done so in years, so I thought it'd be fun to do this type of post this week. It's safe to say that my life definitely looks much different with a baby! I run a remote business as a writer & content creator, and I've been working part-time since I became a mom. Before COVID-19 hit, I had a nanny coming over to watch Camryn a few days a week so that I could get work done uninterrupted, go to a workout class or exercise in my home gym, and run any quick errands. It was really a wonderful balance for me & we had gotten into a stride... but then the quarantine hit. So now I'm currently caring ... [Read More]
Vegan Chocolate Chip Rice Crispy Cookies
These vegan cookies are chocolatey, gooey, buttery, and a little crunchy on the outside while being soft on the inside. Plus, the rice crisps cereal gives the cookies a bit of a unique crackle factor. In other words? They're addictive! Amidst quarantine life, cooking and baking a lot gives me joy. Plus we're eating at home all of the time nowadays, and I like to help keep us healthy and strong with nourishing foods and homemade meals. Last year when I was pregnant I kept craving cookies, and my love for cookies seems to have stayed with me. A couple of cookies is the perfect sweet tooth treat in moderation. I've been baking up a storm lately, so there have been a lot of batches of cookies made over here! This leads me to today's recipe. These vegan chocolate chip rice crispy treat ... [Read More]