Clean Eating · Dairy Free · Dinner · Fruit and Veggies · Nourished · Salad · Side Dish · Vegan · Vegetarian

Rainbow Cabbage Slaw

If you need healthy, vibrant, nutritious food in your life that’s as delicious as it is beautiful, this is the dish for you! I’ve been making it at least twice a month to munch on throughout the week. It makes a great side dish, or you can top it with grilled portobello mushrooms, chicken or… Continue reading Rainbow Cabbage Slaw

Clean Eating · Comfort Food · Dairy Free · Nourished · Salad · Side Dish · Vegan · Vegetarian

Sweet and Tangy Cashew Cream

Since making the switch to a plant-based lifestyle, I’ve picked up some tips and tricks for continuing to enjoy rich, creamy food that’s healthy and dairy-free. My favorite is cashew cream. It’s quick, easy and delicious. I like to add it to dressings, soups and sauces to give them a creamier consistency. It’s also delicious… Continue reading Sweet and Tangy Cashew Cream

Baby Led Weaning · Breastfeeding · Clean Eating · Dairy Free · Dinner · Family Meals · Fruit and Veggies · Iron Rich Food · Nourished · Recipes · Salad · Side Dish

Popeye’s Powerful Pesto: Packed with Iron, Vitamins, and Nutrients

One of my weekend rituals is to make this nutrient-packed pesto so I can have it in my fridge, ready when I need it throughout the week. The idea came to me after Maddie’s six month well visit. The nurse suggested adding iron-fortified rice cereal to her diet because (she said) breastfed babies do not… Continue reading Popeye’s Powerful Pesto: Packed with Iron, Vitamins, and Nutrients

Clean Eating · Dairy Free · Entertaining · Fruit and Veggies · Nourished · Recipes · Sweet Treats

A Sweet Surprise: Watermelon Fruit Cake

Every now and then, I get a surge of inspiration to do something really creative. I think I filled my quota for at least a month with the latest project! One of Maddie’s day care teachers had a birthday this week, and I volunteered to bring a treat for the celebration. Instead of buying a… Continue reading A Sweet Surprise: Watermelon Fruit Cake

Baby Led Weaning · Clean Eating · Dairy Free · Dinner · Entertaining · Meat · Nourished · Recipes

Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb

There’s nothing like a delicious roasted rack of lamb dinner to celebrate a special occasion! And, yesterday was special. Stan and I celebrated 13 years of being together. Now that we’re married, we don’t really celebrate our dating anniversary anymore, but on May 27, I always smile knowing it’s a special day. As all relationships do,… Continue reading Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb