Howdy folks! Well, this past month has been a complete whirlwind! I’m the first to admit that I’ve been a little overwhelmed with classes – trying to stay on top of my game teaching, while taking my first semester of PhD courses. They sure make you work for that degree! I had been hoping for a snow day…
Vegan, Gluten-Free, Black Bean Brownies
I have been looking all over for a chocolatey recipe to satisfy my tantalizing sweet tooth these past couple weeks. The only thing that bothers me about searching some vegan food blogs is that “vegan” doesn’t always mean “healthy.” Some vegan recipes are loaded with unnatural fats and oils that can be harmful to the body….
Sweet Pea Hummus {health benefits of green peas}
Are you ready to take a delicious trip down memory lane? Remember when your mom used to say, “Finish your peas, they’re good for you!” Well, as it turns out, mom was right! Peas are one of the healthiest foods out there – especially for vegetarians. Those tiny green dots may look petty, but they are actually packed with…
Crispy Apple Chips in the Dehydrator
Well, after spending Christmas and New Years with my wonderful family, I’m back at home. Another semester of teaching is starting up in a couple weeks, so I’m working on quick, almost mindless, recipes that I can easily take to campus with me to munch on between classes. This past semester (really just this last month), I…
Vegan, Gluten-Free Shepherd’s Pie
Well, it has been a couple weeks since Christmas, but I just had to share this recipe that I made for my family’s Christmas dinner this year. Christmas meals are somewhat complicated in my family to say the least. With me being a vegetarian (vegan most of the time), and my sister being gluten-intolerant (check out TradingPaperCrowns.com…
