I’m so excited to share this creamy vegan butternut squash soup recipe with you! You know why? Because butternut squash + soup = FALL!!! Yes, I know we’re several weeks into Autumn but it can be easy to forget that in the desert because the high temperature still hovers in the 90s. It was a […]
Planning Ahead for Medicare: Active Aging
As I continue my planning ahead for Medicare, I’m honing in on what exactly I’m looking for in a Medicare plan. In a nutshell, I want a plan that will help me with active aging. Thanks to Anthem Blue Cross for sponsoring this post. I find it hard to believe, but I’m just a few […]
The Best Zucchini Apple Bread. Gluten Free and Vegan with Extra Protein
Remember when I first wrote about aquafaba? Since then I’ve been a baking fiend. I especially loved using it in this Zucchini Apple Bread! This post contains affiliate links. Well, fiend may be a bit of an exaggeration, but I have been making chocolate chip cookies and banana walnut bread with wild abandon occasionally. And […]
My 1-2-3 FRÉ Skincare Routine and a BOGO You Don’t Want to Miss!
I’m super excited to share my 1-2-3 FRÉ Skincare routine! I’ll be honest here and admit that I have, over the years, been a little lacking in my skin care. Don’t judge. Please don’t ask me if I remove my makeup at night. Or wash my face before bed. Or do much besides washing and […]
Spicy Corn Chowder with Chipotle Peppers in Adobo
Is it soup season yet? I’ve been (mostly) patiently awaiting it, that time when it’s okay to start posting soup recipes, especially those that have a fall flair (like my favorite, Butternut Squash with Sweet Potatoes, Red Peppers, and White Beans). And while it was about 105 here in the desert today, it is mid-September […]
Easy Homemade Seitan Recipe. Make Your Own Protein Packed “Wheat Meat!”
I love using seitan in my plant-based recipes. It is a perfect substitute for any kind of meat, it’s high in protein, and it has a meaty texture that even omnivores will love. With this easy homemade seitan recipe, it is simple to make your own “wheat meat” in just about an hour (including simmering […]
