Hello & Happy Tuesday!!             If there is one dessert that never gets old and is just all around effortless, it’s a fruit crisp! It’s typically a granola type topping as sweet or nutrient packed as you like served on top of whatever fruit your craving.    It’s the...

                                  Hello & Happy Friday!!                 If you haven’t noticed, I’ve been on a muffin kick! For the longest time I never did muffins as they can just be a complete miss when trying to create vegan versions. Once I found the right balance with ingredients, I’ve been on...

                                  Hello & Happy Thursday!!           If there is one area of concepts I love but don’t do enough of, it’s breakfast concepts! Typically we all gravitate towards the traditional breakfast go to’s such as oatmeal, smoothies, avocado toast, and if it’s a weekend some fab pancakes!...

                            Hello & Happy Tuesday!!               When it comes to scones, it’s somewhat of an acquired taste. That’s not to say that they are not enjoyable, but if you’re not familiar with them, you won’t typically hear someone talking about a craving for a warm scone! lol   My experience...

                            Lately I’ve been going down my foodie bucket list and all I can think is, why did I wait so long! If you had asked me what a pineapple flower was years ago, I would have been clueless. However, I came across this concept in a food magazine and was just instantly intrigued. Typically dehydrating fruit can be a long drawn out process and it...

                                  Hello & Happy Wednesday!!               If there is one fruit I’m forever enamored with, it’s mangos! However, they can be a messy pain to enjoy unless purchased precut which is of course way overpriced. Needless to say, I haven’t used it a lot in my recipes. However, if...

                                Hello & Happy Monday!!             When it comes to Monday’s, I feel like I’m always reaching for the most effortless eats. Since I cook full time, I don’t get to indulge in meal prep! That being said, I never have anything prepped for lunch and I’m always reaching for some...

                              Hello & Happy Wednesday!!       If there is one concept that I can never get enough of for countless reasons.. It’s marshmallow treats!   While I typically stick to a plant strong diet, I like to have fun with vegan desserts and create seasonal concepts to share with you! Bottom line, we have to have flexibility...

                                While thinking of the perf summer dessert and having a handful of blueberries and peaches on the verge of expiration, I instantly knew I had to remake one of my recipes from last year..  This gorgeous Peach and Blueberry Galette 🙂          On a personal note I love to remake recipes. It’s a way to not only...

                          With the Fourth of July tomorrow I wanted to whip up some effortless concepts that are just hands down crowd pleasers. When we think of 4th of July eats our minds are filled with hamburgers and hotdogs and all things fried. While I love an excuse to indulge, I’m all about a healthy seamless concept that packs flavor and nutrients.    Prior to...

                        Hello & Happy Thursday!             With the warmer temps I’m always crave fruit forward concepts with it be savory or sweet. While I don’t do a lot of mimosa’s, but I do love the flavor profile that champagne gives desserts! it’s just a hint, but adds a flavor dimension that just keeps me coming back for...

                            Hello & Happy Tuesday!!         What is now ions ago (I think 2002), I tried my first fruit pizza at a 4th of July Bbq in New Jersey. I’m not a chocolate person, was not vegan at the time, but was exploring various vegan food options that were trickling in. At that time there was only a handful, Morning star and...

  This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. #Zima #Z2K #CollectiveBias                       Hello & Happy Tuesday!               With the warm weather upon us, I’m all about light fruit forward desserts. This is...

                                  Hello & Happy Tuesday!!             I love a classic cinnamon roll, but what I love more is putting a modern spin of a staple recipe! One of my personal favorites is..    Cinnamon Rolls!   Growing up, we were lucky to have the ready made option and they were never homemade in my home....

                    Hello & Happy Thursday!   I’ve been on a mango kick as I feel this flavor is always overlooked and it’s jus so good! I love it fresh, dried, and absolutely in a bar! Perhaps we overlook mango as it has to be processed to a puree, but its easy to do and you can also find it in a canned puree form!   What’s fab about bars is that they can be...

                      If you know me, you know I love the majority of my indulgences to be fruit forward! One of my personal favorites is mango! I love it fresh, dried, and always throw it in my smoothies rather than opting for others.    Sadly, mango is one of those fruits that not utilized enough and if anything its found more in a chutney than a dessert. That being said, with the...

                        Hello & Happy Friday!!           One of my favorite combinations is strawberry and rhubarb! For whatever reason, I find rhubarb just a very intriguing vegetable and it adds a richness when combine with fruit! Needless to say, I do strawberry rhubarb everything!   If you’re from the South like me, you’ve seen...

                        Hello & Happy Tuesday!!                 Words cannot express how grateful I am to have finally explored olive oil cakes last year. This concept had been on my foodie bucket list for a long time, but like many of us, I go from one concept to another and before I know it I’ve forgotten about that recipe I was...

                          Hello & Happy Wednesday!         When I think of warm weather, I crave watermelon! I feel as though it’s one of those fruits that we simply only enjoy by itself, when it makes for a perfect addition to savory dishes, especially salads!   One of the first every EDS recipes that I created was actually this watermelon and tofu feta...

                          Hello & Happy Wednesday!!            With warmer weather, comes lighter eats! For countless people, salads are viewed as something they have as an appetizer or just a lunch item, however, salads can be nutrient packed, filling and a complete meal if done right.    Whether I’m in a quick bind or have all the time in...

                              Hello & Happy Thursday!!               I had made upwards of 6 Easter recipes and although I loved them all, there was so many that I didn’t get to share each one. For me personally, I love all things carrot cake and it’s become a staple flavor that you can find it year round at the market...

                                    Hello & Happy Friday!!     I’ll be honest, I’m not the best baker. I have a creative personality and organically don’t like to be so exact with everything. I feel as though in a small way it robs you of the creative experience. Needless to say, I’ve gotten better and have it down to a...

                        Hello & Happy Thursday!!             I must be tired, because in all honesty I had to check my calendar to confirm the day of the week today lol. If you’re swamped with life right now, then quick and easy concept will be your saving grace! Within the past few years I’ve gravitated away from smoothies, but even having...

                  While I love intricate recipes with countless ingredients (truth), some of the most simplest of concepts are actually my personal favorites..    Cue the class vegan Kale Bruschetta with parmesan toast!   While I love bruschetta whenever dining out, until 4 years ago when I whipped up this recipe I had never made it. It’s by far on of the easiest recipes to throw...

                              Hello & Happy Tuesday!             Throughout my plant based life there are a few food concepts that I was hung up on, one in particular was..  caprese salads!   I’m not sure if it was the ripe tomatoes, balsamic glaze, or the cheese, but I was instantly hooked. I rarely ate cheese even before my...

                          Hello & Happy Wednesday!!               For many people, rice paper is somewhat off-putting. Perhaps it’s the texture or the appearance altogether lol. However, I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love working with rice paper!   I find it fun, affordable, and ultimately makes eating fruits...

                                 I’ll be honest, I love to eat healthy, but I’m not crazy about plain jane salads. So I totally understand when I hear people say, “salads are boring”. However, salads don’t have to be a big disappointment, you just have to get creative, have fun, and have lots of flavor!   I actually made this salad a few...

                            Hello & Happy Tuesday!!             While eggs are packed with many healthy components, I think it’s nice to be able to create a typical egg based dish without them..    Like a quiche!   As a young adult, I never enjoyed quiche. It was never served in our home, I never ordered it for brunch, so...

                      Hello & Happy Thursday!!           I don’t know about you, but I love fancy cashew cheese! However, I don’t love the hefty price tag that comes along with it. As someone who likes to create everything from scratch, I decided to finally give solid cashew cheese a go!     I know what you’re thinking though,...