creamy butternut squash soup

  it was 65 degrees here just the other day and i went to bed last night wondering if it was a little silly i’d waited so long to share a favorite creamy vegan soup recipe with you.   then waking up to fresh snow this morning i was quickly reminded the joys of springtime. i found myself feeling reassured there’s plenty of time to enjoy a delicious butternut squash soup before summer rattles around.   who am i kidding?... Read More

creamy cashew alfredo sauce with zoodles

recently i had the opportunity to make dinner for a few friends and decided a ‘pasta night’ would be fun. since it has still been fairly warm here dairy-free alfredo zoodles seemed perfect because there’s no need to use the stovetop and even my non-vegan buddies always enjoy this cashew alfredo sauce. so i grabbed a bunch of seasonally appropriate zucchini, pulled out my spiralizer and got to work. what you add to this dish... Read More

gleaming the cube

unlimited hours in the kitchen to create one beautiful healthy meal after another would make it an easy task to keep ourselves healthy. let’s get real, that kind of time on a consistent basis is rare and as we slide into summer, spare time becomes even more challenging to find. my heat beating, money and time conserving, chill everything summertime vibe? cube it. gleam every cube….make every cube gleam because i have limited space in... Read More

plant-based walnut tacos

this rawcipe is a plant-based walnut taco building experience. it’s not quite chipotle but, in my opinion, it’s better because you can make it at home. it’s as simple as having seasoned walnut taco meat, great guacamole and a head of purple cabbage on hand. in no way shape or form am i a chipotle hater. it’s a great, mostly healthy, fast food joint that seems to have food morals  i’m happy to support. when i’ve... Read More

baby spinach with mango date dressing and sliced strawberries salad

baby spinach with mango date dressing and sliced strawberries is my current go-to fresh summer salad recipe. recently i took a great road trip to santa fe, new mexico with my mother and aunt who were visiting from wisconsin. i was a santa fe first timer and it is an inspiring area to say the least. after a long morning of exploring the plaza we decided to walk back to our villa to fill up on a healthy lunch and catch a refreshing swim before walking... Read More

wheat and gluten free zucchini pasta

julienned zucchini noodles wheat and gluten free zucchini pasta is a crisp and refreshing summertime noodle alternative that does not require using a stovetop. the noodles are fairly easy to make and a little seems to go a long way. not one to splurge on frivolous kitchen appliances i had been putting off the purchase of a vegetable spiralizer, but once i made the move i was spiralizing everything in sight. i’m extremely happy the veggie pasta... Read More

e3live blue green algae

inphyusion has recently teamed up with the affiliate program at e3live. e3live is the world’s first and only frozen algae, a nutrient dense aqua botanical. it is a daily habit at my house and it’s another product that i’m happy to get people interested in, not only because i’m a part of the team but also because i believe in the product 100%. if you click on the photo above or the banner below along with anytime e3live is... Read More

unsweetened coconut yogurt

unsweetened coconut yogurt is a sugar free, dairy free and nut free vegan superfood masterpiece. it does not contain any probiotics per say but still easily lends itself to the category of yogurt in consistency. healthy fat, protein and a host of other benefits are lurking in the madness that is so easily achievable. this will taste great on its own or with fresh berries and granola while also highly functional as an add-in to other recipes that call... Read More

ice cold cucumber lemonade

recently a friend asked if i had ever used frozen cucumbers in a recipe. intriguing question and at that point i had not, now i’m nearly obsessed. instead of ice cubes, my freezer is full of peeled and chopped cucumbers that are ready for immediate use. the result? a super slushy cool liquid refreshment that has swept me off my feet and taken over as a main sorce of hydration. it is worth finding the aloe juice because of its extreme nutritional... Read More