laurdevineJul 17, 20182 minTasty Tuesday: Chronicles of a Sneaky MamaThat’s right, when it comes to nutrition, I am a sneaky mama. And I know I am not the only one. I have friends who puree veggies into...
laurdevineJul 10, 20182 minTasty Tuesday: 1 Minute to Peanut Cashew Butter in the VitamixA few weekends back we started potty training. Yes, a funny way to begin a post about food but I’ll get to the point in a sec. We...
laurdevineJul 3, 20181 minTasty Tuesday: Fine FermentationsThough the idea of fermented foods might seem strange here in the US, many cultures consume some type of ferment with their meals on the...
laurdevineJun 19, 20181 minTasty Tuesday: Colorful Carrot Ginger DressingUp until the past few days, we’ve had a ridiculous amount of rain here in Virginia. On the bright side (and I mean that very literally),...
laurdevineJun 12, 20182 minTasty Tuesday: Plant Based Made EasyIn a perfect world, I would prepare a gourmet plant based meal three times a day. The whole family would give me all the time and space...
laurdevineJun 5, 20182 minTasty Tuesday: Super Seed GranolaIn a past life, I may have been a bird. That’s how much I love seeds. Don’t get it twisted, this delicious granola is anything but bird...
laurdevineMay 22, 20182 minTasty Tuesday: Flourless Chocolate Cake with Raspberry SauceLast weekend I had a bout of decision fatigue. I was itching to make a sweet treat, but my poor little brain simply could not choose. ...
laurdevineMay 15, 20182 minTasty Tuesday: In Defense of CurryLike tomatoes and avocado, curry is a point of contention in our house. Last month, after claiming he didn’t like curry or lentils for...
laurdevineMay 8, 20181 minTasty Tuesday: Looking for a Coffee Substitute? Gear Up with GuayusaThose who know me probably would not describe me as a world traveler. The only study abroad I participated in during college was in New...
laurdevineMay 1, 20182 minTasty Tuesday: Dealing With Digestive DifficultiesIn many schools of medicine, the digestive tract is considered the foundation of well being. For some of us (this 30 something year old...
laurdevineApr 24, 20181 minTasty Tuesday: Sweet Vanilla Almond MilkT is obsessed with soy milk…like obsessed. Oddly enough, he eschews the sweeter variety for the kind made solely with organic soybeans...
laurdevineApr 17, 20181 minTasty Tuesday: Rockin’ Romaine Smoothie BowlOne thing T and I have in common, besides our genes, is a love for green smoothies. As a grown up I am flexible on acceptable smoothie...
laurdevineApr 10, 20181 minTasty Tuesday: Just Beet ItFor the past several years I’ve been a big fan of beets. In fact, beets were one of T’s first solid foods, which made for some messy but...
laurdevineApr 3, 20182 minTasty Tuesday: Doubly Delicious Carrot CupcakesDoesn’t this recipe sound like Peter Cottontail’s dream dessert? I made these on Easter and couldn’t think of a more fitting treat. ...
laurdevineMar 27, 20182 minTasty Tuesday: 3 Minute Balsamic Brussels SproutsThis recipe was born in an effort to use up a bag of brussels sprouts that have been sitting in the fridge. J brought them home from the...
laurdevineMar 20, 20182 minTasty Tuesday: Chocolate Maca Energy BallsIn the mood for a chocolate truffle but don’t want a sugar crash after enjoying your sweet treat? These balls are for you. Packed with...
laurdevineMar 13, 20182 minTasty Tuesday: Instant Creamy Pumpkin SoupI call this soup instant because it is oh-so-easy and delicious. I was looking for a winter alternative to raw salad lunches and this...
laurdevineMar 6, 20181 minTasty Tuesday: Yahoo for KuzuOk, I know this one is a little niche, but I have to mention my new favorite ingredient. I recently discovered kuzu root starch and it...
laurdevineFeb 27, 20182 minTasty Tuesday: Nutella KnockoffThere are few things as satisfying to me as creating a new nut or seed butter. They say necessity is the mother of invention. The boys...
laurdevineFeb 20, 20182 minTasty Tuesday: Gooey Berry BarsIn my non-vegan life, I was never a fan of cheesecake. Something about it just didn’t appeal. A few weekends ago, I set out to make a...