I’m the first to admit that I’m no great talent in the kitchen. You’d think the facts that I like to eat so much and have a big family to feed would have made me a better cook, but not so much. I also live in a pretty small town with little access to exotic … (Read More)
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Yummy Monday: To Be Or Not To Be… Organic?
I am not rich. Don’t worry! I’m not packing up and moving my family and chickens into a van by the river, but I’m definitely not rolling up on the fancy foods section at Whole Foods making it rain dollar bills all over the organic imported cheese logs. However, I’m also a mom who wants … (Read More)
Yummy Monday: Raw For Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is fast approaching and you love everything about the menu… well, except that most of it doesn’t fit into your “new-awesome-you” diet plan. Is it possible to swap out some traditional sides for a raw recipe? Totally! I found this ultra-easy raw “mashed potatoes” recipe on EatRawVegan.com. Try it, share it, and let me … (Read More)
My Raw Food Diet Guru: Michael Perrine
There are not enough words to express how amazing I think Michael (I call him Mike) Perrine is. He’s been my good friend and diet guru for nearly 15 years and has inspired me in so many huge ways. Mike advised me on my first juicer purchase 13 years ago and gave me my first … (Read More)
Yummy Monday: I Scream For Raw Ice Cream
It’s Day 3 of my no-sweat-it’s-all-good Raw Challenge and I’m whipping up some raw “ice cream” for you. Totally easy. Totally fast. Totally YUM! Try it and let me know how you like it in the comments below. xo Watch the full BexLifeTV playlist on YouTube FYI – Frozen bananas make a great base for … (Read More)
Yummy Monday: Not-So-Scary Vegan Halloween Treats
How a Halloween apron and cat, bat, and pumpkin-shaped cookie cutters ended up in my possession is a mystery to me, but I was happy to put them to good use in this week’s Halloween-themed Yummy Monday. This perfect-for-adults snack will literally take you 5 minutes to prepare and make. That alone makes this recipe … (Read More)
Yummy Monday: Fat Free Vegan Dessert
It’s cold. It’s dark. It’s Monday. I’m totally bummed and treating myself with some dessert for breakfast as a bad mood fix. As it is, this broiled citrus-cranberry-apple treat is vegan and totally fat free. If you’re serving this after dinner and you want to add a little yum factor, you can serve it a … (Read More)
Yummy Monday: Take A Hike & Bring Snacks
I cannot even contain the excitement I’m feeling over this amazing fall weather. It seems like we get short-changed year after year and it turns from summer to winter without even a hint of that crisp fall awesomeness I remember from growing up. Fall 2011 is completely making up for previous years’ disappointments. Since getting … (Read More)
Yummy Monday: Fair Fudge Fail
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