If you’re not a fan of beets, this dish is sure to make you rethink your stance. The beets are hardly noticeable in taste, but they create an absolutely fantastic color. I was shocked that such a bubble-gum pink could be naturally occurring. This is a fun spin on a classic pasta dish that is much lighter than […]
Sriracha Crabless Salad
This recipe is inspired by the crab and cucumber salad I used to order frequently at Japanese restaurants. So what makes this crab-less salad taste like there’s crab? Firstly, shredded heart of palm. This ingredient as a crab substitute is nothing new, but it really is a great stand-in for crab dishes. I’m excited to […]
Chocolate Cheesecake (Raw, Gluten-Free, No-Bake)
This cheesecake is dairy-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, raw, and no-bake. All of that being said, this is one of the most rich and decadent tasting desserts I have ever had, but with zero guilt or heavy feeling afterward. This is the first raw vegan dessert I have ever made, and I’m really proud of how […]
Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Smoothie
This milkshake tastes decadent like a dessert, but is actually quite healthy! I used lemon juice and nutritional yeast to make the smoothie have the tangy and cheesy flavor that cheesecake has. My grandmother tried some and said it “was like magic”. I’m really happy with how this smoothie turned out and I’ll definitely be making […]
Raw Lasagna
A beautiful dish that is great for a hot summer night. Light and crunchy yellow squash, delicious ripe tomatoes, refreshing basil, and creamy cashew ricotta work together so well. Believe it or not, it tastes even better than it looks! I definitely recommend making this for someone you want to impress. Raw Lasagna Serves 2 […]
Zucchini Noodles with Peanut Sauce and Maple Sriracha Tofu
I’ve been inspired lately to work with more whole foods and fresh ingredients, zucchini especially. I love zucchini because of how versatile it is as low-carb replacement in recipes. I’m a little late to the zucchini noodle craze, but better late than never right? They work really well with this because they create a much needed […]
10 Tips for a Vegan Traveling in Paris
During my second week abroad, I spent the weekend in Paris. So for this installment of travel blog posts, I decided to write about my experience staying there as a vegan tourist on a budget. I went into the trip understanding it would not be easy, and I was right. Paris, although incredibly beautiful, is […]
Vegan Travels: University of Sussex & Brighton (Study Abroad Week 1)
I’ve been studying abroad in Brighton, U.K. for a little over a month now, but have still yet to update my website on any of it… so this post is my first installment of discussing my experiences as a vegan in Europe! The plane ride took about five hours to get from Newark, New Jersey to London Heathrow […]