Vegan, Raw, Gluten-freeHas a buttery, nutty taste. Absolutely delicious!Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup cashews1/2 cup water2 Tbsps coconut nectar, maple syrup, or agave nectar2 1/2 Tbsps coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp salt1 tsp lemon juiceBlend all ingredients in a high speed blender until smooth.Place in fridge to achieve a thicker consistency and spread on cake when you’re ready to … [Read more...]
DIY Cake Stand
This was a rather inexpensive and not-too-difficult project. I felt excited about it because I had wanted a cake stand, and I liked the idea of making my very own.Materials:Plate- glass or porcelain (the flatter, the better)Drinking Glass- wine glass or gobletSpray Paint- any colorLacquer Heavy Duty Glue (I used liquid nails)Directions:First, I went to the thriftstore and found an … [Read more...]
Meat Consumption
Being the only vegetarian in my family (along with Yannick) was something I got used to after the first year. With it came mostly curiosity and support, with a few patronizing comments from time to time. I've always been open about my reasons behind not eating meat, which are endless- moral, health, environmental, economic, etc- and I try to encourage my family and friends to be mindful of … [Read more...]
Minimalism
Minimalism...I really enjoy this photo. Thriving with only that which is necessary to live, and that's it. Just meditating on this photo opens my mind and empties my thoughts- the unnecessary anxiety-provoking ones. Zen.I am tempted to leave it at that, but I suppose I will indulge in an explanation. A personal explanation. Bear with me. Since being married, I've found that parts of … [Read more...]
Carrot Cake
I never really considered myself much of a carrot lover. I always liked carrots, but no more than the average child. When I was younger, I was told that carrots made you see further-- I vividly recall when I was in kindergarten, and I theatrically proclaimed to my classmates that I could see the details on a distant mountain top with every bite I took of my baby carrots- (crunch) "I see a woman … [Read more...]
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