

Spicy Hot, Low Sugar Chocolate Cookies
2018 is right around the corner. If any of you are like me, then you are welcoming in the new year with a big exhale and a mumble of "finally". Can y'all tell that I am equally grateful to have survived 2017 as I am to see 2018 on the horizon? This past year taught me a lot of lessons, but this was the most important: some things in life matter far more than other things. And it is so easy to get caught up on things that really don't matter in the end. When it comes to


Maca Power Balls
It is difficult not to take notice when others are performing at higher levels than you are able to achieve. This was the case when the power of "Adaptogens" were discovered back in the 1950's. What researchers at the time discovered was people who ate herbs like ginseng were able to perform better athletically and professionally. That likely sparks most of our curiosity. Today, there is much more research available about this powerful group of herbs. Merriam Webster even


Homemade Vegan Irish Cream (like Bailey's!)
Growing up in Michigan, Bailey's Irish Cream was always a treat that came with the cold weather. The indulgence almost seemed like a reward for the long winters. I loved this treat so much, I named my cat Bailey. And sweet Bailey turns 20 this summer! Over the years though, I have grown more conscious about what I am putting in my body. And realized at some point that 2 servings of Bailey's Irish Cream was more than the recommended allowance of sugars for women... for the


The Most Delicious Vegan, Gluten-free Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
"Hey, wanna know what makes my sweet potato pie recipe so delicious?" I proudly asked my friend yesterday. Janice gave me her familiar look suggesting she already knew the answer, chuckled, and said, "Because you made it like 1500 times when we were in naturopathic medical school?!" Well.... yes. Though this wasn't quite the answer I had in mind. And, it wasn't quite 1500 times, it was still a lot of times. You can get an idea from the picture of this well-worn cook