Hello Darlings! Valentine's Day is creeping us on us way faster than I had anticipated! This year has just flown by so far. In honor of this very pink and red holiday of love I thought this Meatless Monday should be heart themed! Now, full disclosure, when I first dreamed these darling little hearts up I had imagined them as being the deep red of beets that colored them, but the combination of semolina and boiled water was not my friend, and they turned out a very pretty peachy-pink instead. ... Read More about Meatless Monday: Valentine Ravioli with Goat Cheese and Walnut Filling
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Do It Yourself: Chinese New Year Lanterns
Hello Darlings! Happy Chinese New Year! Also known as the Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year is one of the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. It is a time to honor one's ancestors and cleanse one's life to wash away any ill fortune and make room for good things to come. Omnipresent in Chinese New Year celebrations, are Chinese lanterns, specifically red ones that symbolize happiness and good luck. These lanterns are simple to make and only require a few supplies, perfect ... Read More about Do It Yourself: Chinese New Year Lanterns
Hot Yoga Essentials
Hello Darlings! I have been obsessed with hot yoga lately, and wish that I could be in class right now instead of watching the blizzard (which the Weather Channel has dubbed Nemo- the name is the only good thing about this storm) from my window. To warm myself up and get a bit of a hot yoga fix, I thought I would share my hot yoga essentials with you. One: A lightweight wicking tank top. My favorite is the Too Perfect Rib Tank by adidas. Two: A stretchy headband to battle flyaways. I ... Read More about Hot Yoga Essentials
Meatless Monday: Brie, Mushroom, and Asparagus Crostini
Hello Darlings! I love simple meals. When I was in college I worked at a sporting goods store across from a gorgeous Whole Foods Market. Starving, at the end of each shift I picked up a fresh baguette, a round of fresh mozzarella, and a bottle of wine (or six- if you buy six you get a 10% discount!) and made a simple crostini mean with a splash of olive oil and a dash of sea salt. Now that I am a bit removed from my college days, my crostini recipes have evolved into something a bit more ... Read More about Meatless Monday: Brie, Mushroom, and Asparagus Crostini
Meatless Monday: Butternut Squash and Zucchini Pasta with Dilled Vodka Vinaigrette
Hello Darlings! One of the (many) perks of having a mother who is in the process of getting certified as a Natural Health Practitioner is that I get to play with lots of fun kitchen toys. Vitamix anyone? So when I saw that this week’s ingredient for Better With Veggies Meatless Monday A-Z Challenge was vodka, my mind immediately flew to ‘spiralizer’ (I’m odd, I know). If you don't know, a spiralizer is a machine that slices ribbons from vegetables in a fluid motion, and turns out a product ... Read More about Meatless Monday: Butternut Squash and Zucchini Pasta with Dilled Vodka Vinaigrette