Good Clean Comfort Food: Vegan Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
Good clean comfort food? Is that really a thing? I’m going to make it a thing! Shepherd’s Pie used to be one of my favorite meal prep dishes. It’s a great dish if you want leftovers and depending on how you make it, can be…
Why Your Kind Words and Hotline Numbers Don’t Really Help the People Who Are Suffering
I’ll start this post by saying that there are varying degrees of mental illness and that help and treatment are not one size fits all. I’ve spoken about my personal journey quite a few times on the blog and I can give insight on this…
Conclusion: Juice Cleanses are for People Who Hate Themselves & Like to Suffer for their Food Sins
Trigger Warning — Lots of cursing to follow… I hate to admit it, but I’m super LA. I love soul cycle and going to brunch in trendy neighborhoods, I work in entertainment, I have a plant based diet, I love getting massages and other spa…
You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup: A Lesson for the Healers of the World
I’ve had a few breakdowns in my life; I’m not ashamed of it. Sometimes we need to be broken down to build ourselves up stronger and smarter for the future. I truly believe there is strength in allowing yourself to break and really feel what…
A Quick and Easy Vegetable Soup Recipe
Winter in Los Angeles makes no sense. One week, I’m grilling outside in shorts and the next it’s 37 degrees and I have 3 blankets on my bed. During cold spells, my go to dinner is soup! It’s comforting after working all day and it…
Plant-Based Cuban Food? Try this Vegan Ropa Vieja with Baked Plantains and Black Beans
For those of you that don’t know, I’m half Cuban and half Spanish. I love my culture, especially the food. Lately, I’ve been thinking about ways I can still have those dishes I love, but make them plant-based. Easier said than done, but when it…
Cooking with Jackfruit | A Flavorful Vegan Chick’n Tortilla Soup Recipe
I’m going to blow your mind with this recipe. Tortilla soup was one of my favorite things to order in Mexican restaurants. Suffice to say, I miss it. I don’t miss the chicken, I miss the flavor. Since I’ve been cooking with jackfruit more frequently,…
As F’d Up As We Are, I’m Beginning to Think that We’re the Normal Ones
I’m not shy when it comes to talking about my struggles with depression and anxiety. But, something that I’ve wondered lately is… what if I’m actually more normal than the person who thinks I’m too emotional? Even the people that don’t necessarily have an illness…
I Stopped Weighing Myself… Here’s What Happened
I haven’t weighed myself in over 3 years, but, full disclosure, I know what I weigh right now and that’s only because the nurse that weighed me 2 months ago blurted it out before I could tell her I didn’t want to know. Honestly, when…
Quick and Simple Vegan Recipe: Teriyaki Kale and Quinoa Bowl
I haven’t made a bowl style meal in a while. They’re so easy and so filling! You can really get creative and make them into any flavor profile you like. Since I had an open bottle of Trader Joe’s Soyaki, that’s what I went with….
Stop Feeling Guilty for Living Your Best Life: Lessons on Taking the Road Less Traveled
I’m 31 years old. I am a producer, writer, blogger, brand rep. I am not married. My boyfriend is 20 years older than I am. I don’t want kids, but I’ll adopt the shit out of homeless animals for the rest of my life. I’m…
The Importance of Grounding Ourselves with Self-Care: How Beauty Rituals Lead Us to Self-Love and Happiness
I don’t know about you, but most days, my life is pretty fast and furious. I barely have the time or energy to keep my house in order, never mind remember to book a root touchup at my local salon. (My grays are having a…
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