It's a May thing!Today we spent the day at Disneyland. It was such a wonderful day spent with the most special people in my life, my siblings. It's so beautiful to share relationships with siblings. The people I once enjoyed because they were such good playmates at barbies and Cop 'n' Robbers are now the people whom I deeply admire. They are wonderful and incredible adults- precious friends who … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Banana Shake
This shake is deee-licious! I truly cannot get enough of it!All you need are a couple of bananas, nut milk, peanut butter, and ice. I use coconut milk, but almond, rice, hemp, or soy would be great too. I would recommend throwing your peeled bananas in the freezer for the day so that your shake is thick and creamy. Also, remember to use very rip bananes (ones with lots of black spots)-- the riper … [Read more...]
Banana Oat Waffles
I have been experimenting with waffle recipes for some time now, and I have finally come up with one that not only tastes delicious, but has a texture that is just perfect. I don't like soggy waffles, and I don't like when they are too hard. After several waffle breakfasts (and dinners), and helpful reviews from my husband, I have a recipe that is "blog worthy." These waffles are hearty and … [Read more...]
Dark Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies
Chocolate-y, minty, thick 'n' rich cookies. Mmm! I cannot tell you enough how fun it is to bake vegan desserts. There are so many options for ingredients and such a variety of flavors. I favor using pureed fruit in place of eggs, which works very well, and adds a great sweetness. Also, depending on the strength of flavor in the fruit, it can add an extra flare to your cookie. This … [Read more...]
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Hot Cocoa
This is just the drink for a perfectly cozy December evening (an extra cozy evening). This season I've been feeling especially Christmas-y. I believe this is due, in part, to having an early Christmas tree-- we put our tree up the day after Thanksgiving, which was unusually early this year. So, as it's only the 4th day of December, our tree has already been up for nearly two weeks. I'm … [Read more...]